Preparing Mix For Mastering Question

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I am working on a CD which I am going to send out to be mastered and I just want to make sure I give them the mixes they need. Normally I run my mixes through some sort of mastering plug-in like "T-Racks Mastering Suite" or something. You know to just kind of "sweeten" the mix a little. Now if I am sending this out to be mastered, should I not run the mix through the mastering plug-in? Or should I try to get it the absolute best that I can possibly get it so sound before I send it out?
 
If you're mixing in to something, that's one thing. If you're adding something after the fact, that's another.

Generally, I'd suggest leaving it off... If you want to fix something in the mix, fix the mix. You *should* try to get the absolute best sound for the mix. In the mix I refer back to the first sentence).

And obviously, nothing for the sake of volume, no limiting on the 2-buss, etc. Leave the guy (gal?) some headroom.
 
Here's what I do. I mix thru a limier so I know somewhat how the balance will change when limiting is applied, and so the artists don't complain about the mixes being so much quieter than the pro mixes they are comparing too. (I know, I know)

Then, when I dump the 24 bit files, I just take the limiter off. This takes a bit of practice to have your mixes not peak once the limiter is removed, but I find it very helpful.
 
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