Answers In A Nutshell

SHORT ANSWERS 

MASTERING

Can online mastering be professional?

• Yes!

How long does it take to master an album (CD)?

• 1-2 days.

Is it worth mastering a song for youtube, Spotify, iTunes, etc.?

• Absolutely.

Is your mastering radio-ready?

• Yes.

Can you change things in the mastered tracks if I don't like them?

• Some of them. Better to remix the tracks.

I don't do CDs anymore. Can you work in DVD quality?

• Yes, if you send high-quality files!

TECHNICAL

Is 24-bit better than 16-bit?

• Yes.

Should I record and mix in 24-bit?

• Yes, if it is possible.

Peaks higher than 'O' can be corrected later in a mix?

• Sometimes. Avoid them!

Is it a must to use compressors?

• Not.

Do you use multi-band compressors for mastering?

• Rarely.

Is it beneficial to mix to 24-bit if my tracks are in 16-bit?

• Yes.

Should I record and mix in a higher sampling rate than 44.1 kHz?

• Yes, in some cases.