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Insight 2 Tips & Tutorials

Insight 2 is an intelligent audio metering and analysis plug-in designed to help you make better mixing and mastering decisions. Check out our resources below to learn how to use Insight's audio visualizations for a better understanding of how your mix is performing.

Our Best Articles on Insight 2

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What Is Metering in Mixing and Mastering?

What is metering in the mixing and mastering process? We examine metering tools as they relate to levels, frequency content, stereo spread, and dynamic range.
November 4, 2021
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How to Use Insight 2 for Audio Post Production

Learn how to use Insight 2 in a post-production mixing workflow to create a mix that translates and meets streaming loudness standards.
April 14, 2020
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4 Ways to Use iZotope Insight 2 for a Better Mix

Insight 2 is a powerful tool for post and music production. Explore the benefits Insight 2’s metering offers with four ways to improve your mix.
October 10, 2018

Most Recent Insight 2 Articles

10 tips for mastering if you're not a mastering engineer

Curious how to master a song if you’re not a mastering engineer? Here are ten mastering tips to get a great master on your own, no matter your expertise.
Audio Mastering September 11, 2025
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What is mastering?

Mastering is the final stage of audio production—the process of putting the finishing touches on a song by enhancing the overall sound, creating consistency across the album, and preparing it for distribution.
Audio Mastering September 4, 2025
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How to master for streaming platforms: normalization, LUFS, and loudness

Whether you’re a mastering pro, or prepping your first release, this article will get you ready to master for Spotify, Apple Music, and more in 2025 and beyond.
Audio Mastering July 24, 2025
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Gain staging: what it is and how to do it

Gain staging is tough to understand – so let us explain it! In this article, we’ll give you a modern approach to gain staging, as well as a brief history of the term in analog and digital contexts.
Audio Mixing July 24, 2025
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10 ways to take your mix from amateur to professional

Discover pro mixing techniques and expert tips to transform your amateur tracks into polished, professional-sounding mixes.
Audio Mixing June 12, 2025
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Oscars 2025: an analysis of the Best Original Song nominees

Explore the 2025 Oscar nominees for Best Original Song with in-depth analysis of their production, loudness, and tonal balance. See how they compare.
Audio Mastering February 27, 2025
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Mixing an album: how get a cohesive sound

Mix a cohesive album that holds your listener's attention. From using effects to keeping your ears fresh, these tips help mixes sound like a collection of songs that belong together.
Audio Mixing August 20, 2024
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RMS levels defined: how to get consistent loudness levels in mastering

Monitoring and understanding RMS levels can assist in preserving a reasonable loudness and maximize the fullness of a track. Learn about RMS levels and how to implement metering tools to analyze them correctly and aesthetically.
Audio Mastering June 12, 2024
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Stereo Imaging   Reference Tracks   Loudness   EQ in Mastering   Mix Bus Processing   Audio Mastering