How to master for streaming platforms: normalization, LUFS, and loudness
Each streaming platform enforces its own loudness standard, so mastering for streaming means understanding LUFS, normalization, and how those specs...
Audio repair
Audio repair is the process of restoring damaged audio or removing unwanted background noise captured during sound recording. Check out our resources below to learn all about audio repair.
From the pros: mixing tips I wish I knew when I started
There's a ton of information available online about audio mixing, the process of blending different sound elements in a song (like vocals, drums, and...
6 practical ways to use RX for music production
If you’re a music producer, you might think RX is just for post-production engineers who scrub muddy audio from noisy lav mics. But RX has become an...
What is de-essing? The dos and don’ts of using a de-esser
Vocals are a tricky business, especially when the singer is sibilant. Sibilance can be piercing, harsh, shrill, and generally unpleasant. Yet we often need...
What are audio artifacts? Types, causes, and removal techniques
At some point in your career as an audio engineer, you’ll come across audio that was either recorded improperly, mixed poorly, or was transferred...
7 ways to use RX Music Rebalance in production and mixing
I'm often asked if vocals can be removed from a recording, or if it’s possible to split a song into different tracks for remixing. I used to tell...
Understanding spectrograms
There are countless audio analyzers out there that tell us information about the audio we're working with from peak volume and dynamic range to stereo...
Getting started with Music Production Suite 7
In the ever-evolving world of music production, staying ahead of the curve with the latest tools and techniques is essential to getting your best sound....
What is phase in audio? 5 ways to address phase issues
Like headroom, the concept of phase is one of those core, foundational concepts in audio engineering that is often misunderstood. If the Wikipedia...
10 common uses for audio restoration in mastering
iZotope RX is used for audio repair and restoration in many different industries: film post production for dialogue editing, audio archival to preserve...
What is ARA? How to make audio production easier in your DAW
ARA: When it comes to audio plugins and plugin formats, you might be scared of these three little letters. You might not understand what it means to use...
What is ADR in film? Automatic dialogue replacement explained
Imagine that you’re watching your favorite action film. Maybe there is a fight sequence or car chase happening yet every line of dialogue is perfectly...
