The SonicScoop Podcast | Mixing, Mastering, Audio Engineering and Music Production

Are Your Speakers Good Enough for Mastering?

The SonicScoop Podcast | Mixing, Mastering, Audio Engineering and Music Production

Show Notes

What makes a set of speakers good enough for mastering? How much do you have to spend? And what features should you look for? Justin Colletti explores, and talks about how he chose his studio monitors for mastering and why.

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