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Mastering
11.1 Line-up and transmission formats
The mastering process is concerned with producing the final product that is actually going to be used. This could be for use by yourself; say, a CD of audio illustrations for a talk, or it could be a multitrack tape for a Son et Lumière. It could even be a disc of MP3s for your car with extra processing to overcome the noise of the car's engine on the motorway.
It could be a programme for broadcast. Here the final recording has to be prepared in the correct way to fit in with the requirements of the broadcaster as to levels and line-up information.
The requirement will differ between organizations and reflect their internal practice. For example, if your customer requires programmes provided ...
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