Mix vs. Master Levels | Are You Listening? Season 3, Episode 4

How do mixing levels impact mastering levels? Follow along as iZotope Education Director and professional mastering engineer Jonathan Wyner explores mixing and mastering levels, including the value of leaving headroom in your mix levels, what levels to pay attention to while you’re mixing before you master, and important considerations when comparing the level of your reference tracks to your mix so you can get the best results in your master. Interested in learning more about mastering and mastering tools? Start your free trial of Music Production Suite Pro to get access to mastering plugins, along with educational lessons based on episodes of “Are You Listening?” taught by the pros: Improve your mastering skills with Are You Listening? Seasons 1 and 2 Season 1: