How should i master?

[tbiddy38]

I have protools 6.9.2 and the digi 002 rack...simply put, after I record and then mix my tracks, then what do I do? I mean, what format do I take in for mastering? How do I put my tracks on disc if I need to, etc. Please could someone just tell me what process they go through after they've have finished their recording and mixing sessions....I would appreciate it, thanks

 

[Massive Master]

Simply put, you just send the mixes in. PCM 24-bit is the preferred digital method for most. Leave a little room at the heads & tails, don't strap a limiter across the buss, yada, yada.

There's a PDF on the MM site that covers some of this...

 

[Douglas Boyle]

tbiddy
If your using protools are you familiar with the bounce to disk function.

Well bounce your mix to a stereo file.
At the sample rate and bit depth you mixed at.
Thats what you send off for mastering.