Dear Bob, Hope you’re doing well. I always appreciate the time you take to answer my novice inquiries. If I may trouble you with another. I know you’re more in …
Recording With DSD
Hello Bob (may I call you Bob?), I recently picked-up your mastering book from Amazon, and am so E X C I T E D! I am a budding drummer/home …
Removing Frequencies in Mastering
From: Andrew Vahnenko Hello. I have a question. I’ve heard that hi frequencies after 16,5 & low freq. before 40Hz are logarythmically dipped in the mastering proccess. Is it …
RIAA curve: What is it?
Dear Mr. Katz Can you suggest where I should look to find information on the RIAA CURVE? I’m told that I should consider this when I master my recording,preparing …
Roomtone: What it is and when to use it?
From: Marcos de Lacerda Navaes Mr. Katz: You’ve mentioned adding black or roomtones in between tracks. Could you explain why and what are these tones and what levels should be applied …
Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) or EQ, which comes first?
Hello Bob Suppose, I have a source recorded at 48K and, I wish to perform some Eq (Plug-ins) in my Pro Tools. However, shoud I perform the EQ first and then …
Choosing the Proper Recording Resolution
Name: Reynaldo Martino Message: Hi Bob, As a pro engineer I think you might clarify this for me…I’m using the new Avid i0 16×16,HDX card and Pro Tools 10.It might …
Samplitude: Problems with 2496 and the Teac CD-W58 E CD Writers
From: Ray My comments are: Hello there, I hope you’re well. Actually, it’s the first time I see your site and, since I’m trying to get into the mastering world, …
Sample Rate Incorrect In File
Atonis Karalis Writes: Hello Bob I am confused. I have created an issue which is killing me. I have recording a unique performance on 192khz project but the AC converter …
Sampler 16 bit
Hi Bob, I m a beginner in electronic music production. I have an akai mpc 1000 16 bit sampler and sequencer and I wont to use it for recording and …