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You also need to be wary of how much low end is in the final master as too much bass (or sibilance or out of phase issues, for that matter) will cause the needle to leap out of its groove, making that bit of the record/song unplayable. Too much dynamic range (the difference between the softest and loudest levels) will create playback issues on the record. One major limitation is that vinyl doesn’t offer as much in the way of dynamic range which a compact disc does. Despite the renaissance vinyl is enjoying and the fact that many people genuinely prefer the sound of vinyl over a compact disc, the medium of vinyl carries more limitations.
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This is because vinyl is a decidedly different medium for audio than digital or a compact disc. When mastering for vinyl, the mastering engineer will generally (or better said, ideally) process the audio of the final mix which the artist turns into him or her slightly differently than they would for a digital or CD release. Music Guy Mastering does offer vinyl mastering, or “pre-mastering” as it’s often referred to in this case, but it’s important that the client understand the fundamental differences between putting together a master for digital or even CD release, and putting together a pre-master which is sent to be cut and pressed by someone else. Mastering for vinyl is a different process both aurally and logistically in regards to putting together a finished product.