Compression and Loudness
These waveform images will help you decide if you have files that will give you the best results from the eMixing/masering process.
This waveform was created with 6dB of headroom. This is how your waveforms should look.
This waveform was created with no headroom.
This waveform was created with 6dB of headroom. This is how your waveforms should look.
This waveform was with no headroom. The flattened tops and bottoms of the waveforms show digital clipping. This track will require extensive reconstruction to remove the clippiing and will cost you MUCH more to master. Exersizing a little care when creating your mixes/stems can not only produce a better end result, it can save you a lot of money!