Calling all mastering engineers...

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Hello.

My name is Matthew Hickin and I'm a final year Creative Music & Sound Technology student from Leeds Metropolitan University in the UK.

As part of my final project I intend to create some form of learning tool under the title, 'The Beginners Guide to Audio Mastering'. This tool will not aim to turn the user into a mastering engineer overnight, but will aim to introduce the basic theory and techniques behind mastering to the user.

As part of this learning tool I would like to include a section based around interviews with professional mastering engineers so that the users will be able to get an idea of what it is like working in this industry, what sort of equipment is used for the task in the real world and how to get started on a mastering career path.

If you would be willing to take part in this research stage please either reply below or e-mail me at matt_hickin@hotmail.com so I may forward some questions to you. Please also indicate whether at a later stage in the tools development you would like to see a prototype and be willing to offer feedback on this.

Any additional comments anyone has related to this project are most welcome.

Thank you very much for your time, it is much appreciated.

Matthew Hickin
 
mattyzero said:
As part of this learning tool I would like to include a section based around interviews with professional mastering engineers so that the users will be able to get an idea of what it is like working in this industry, what sort of equipment is used for the task in the real world and how to get started on a mastering career path.
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I never really knew there was such a thing as a "career path" for mastering. :D

Why don't you just interview a bunch of hookers and try and get the inside scoop on a career in the adult entertainment industry? Would make for much more interesting reading.
 
From what I understand, there isn't much of a difference between mastering and adult entertainment.
 
Although I agree that researching the career of hookers would be an interesting subject to research for my final project, I'm pretty certain it wouldnt meet the criteria for my course. Thanks though.
 
I'm quite sure Jason was joking around there... I've worked with him on several projects and he takes the mastering process more seriously than most engineers I know. Well-prepped, always lots of headroom, sharp dresser, firm handshake - Class act all the way.
 
Farview said:
From what I understand, there isn't much of a difference between mastering and adult entertainment.
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I always get fluffed by the mix engineer before I start mastering a CD.
 
masteringhouse said:
I always get fluffed by the mix engineer before I start mastering a CD.
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:eek: :eek: :eek:

That's it... I'm giving up mixing for good!
 
bblackwood said:
Thank you.
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Ever master any comedy albums?

[comedy]And please, tell us what the difference between the music industry and the adult entertainment industry is.[/comedy]
 
Farview said:
Ever master any comedy albums?

[comedy]And please, tell us what the difference between the music industry and the adult entertainment industry is.[/comedy]
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[more comedy]Answer: Folks in the music industry actually enjoy f*cking their associates.[/more comedy]

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SouthSIDE Glen said:
[more comedy]Answer: Folks in the music industry actually enjoy f*cking their associates.[/more comedy]

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[bad attempt at comedy]Folks in Adult Ent. have big d*cks and p*ssies. Folks in the music industry ARE big d*cks and p*ssies.[/bad attempt at comedy]
 
masteringhouse said:
[bad attempt at comedy]Folks in Adult Ent. have big d*cks and p*ssies. Folks in the music industry ARE big d*cks and p*ssies.[/bad attempt at comedy]
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[risking humiliation]Ahh, now I remember why music is such a wonderful thing. I can now tackle the day with new line of confidence.[/risking humiliation]
 
masteringhouse said:
[bad attempt at comedy]Folks in Adult Ent. have big d*cks and p*ssies. Folks in the music industry ARE big d*cks and p*ssies.[/bad attempt at comedy]
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Rimshot! :D

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Oh man... did this thread ever take a turn for the worse!

:D :D
 
masteringhouse said:
[bad attempt at comedy]Folks in Adult Ent. have big d*cks and p*ssies. Folks in the music industry ARE big d*cks and p*ssies.[/bad attempt at comedy]
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Best line, ever.
 
Hey by the way Matthew, The Who's "Live at Leeds" is one of my favorite all time albums. Any chance you will be interviewing Jon Astley?
 
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