First mastering outboard gear
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- KVRist
- 99 posts since 16 Apr, 2018
Hey. I want to enter the world of mastering. I’m looking for a mastering unit. I thought about SSL fusion but I’m open to other options. Again, this is my first unit so I’m looking for one unit, max two for now. Thanks.
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- KVRAF
- 16805 posts since 8 Mar, 2005 from Utrecht, Holland
Why hardware? I think software is good enough if you're "just entering"
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- KVRAF
- 2719 posts since 2 Jul, 2010
I am not a mastering engineer, but echoing what they always have to say about gear:
Speakers, room treatment, converters.
Don't spend anything on outboard processing until the listening setup is as good as you can get it.
If you are planning to incorporate outboard later then make sure you have some extra channels of high-quality converters to loop them in with.
Speakers, room treatment, converters.
Don't spend anything on outboard processing until the listening setup is as good as you can get it.
If you are planning to incorporate outboard later then make sure you have some extra channels of high-quality converters to loop them in with.
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- KVRAF
- 16805 posts since 8 Mar, 2005 from Utrecht, Holland
What 2 devices?
Left speaker and right speaker
Left speaker and right speaker
We are the KVR collective. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
My MusicCalc is served over https!!
My MusicCalc is served over https!!
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- KVRist
- 175 posts since 1 Apr, 2022
Do you think you will buy more gears in the future?
If No, go SSL Fusion.
Do you think you have many physical space?
If Yes, buy what you think the best.
Fusion should be nice too.
If you need something unique, SPL Stereo Vitalizer Mk2-T is good.
If No, buy API500 lunch box and modules.
Then find some nice modules.
Elysia has some good & cheap stereo modules to start with.
Good ADDA converter is also important to work with good gears.
If you only have cheap audio interfaces, consider purchasing the better one for the mastering.
I own RME ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition and it performs far better than my Arturia AudioFuse, Focusrite Clarett (both are not that cheap).
If you don't hesitate vintage gears, Tape!!!
If No, go SSL Fusion.
Do you think you have many physical space?
If Yes, buy what you think the best.
Fusion should be nice too.
If you need something unique, SPL Stereo Vitalizer Mk2-T is good.
If No, buy API500 lunch box and modules.
Then find some nice modules.
Elysia has some good & cheap stereo modules to start with.
Good ADDA converter is also important to work with good gears.
If you only have cheap audio interfaces, consider purchasing the better one for the mastering.
I own RME ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition and it performs far better than my Arturia AudioFuse, Focusrite Clarett (both are not that cheap).
If you don't hesitate vintage gears, Tape!!!