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JOSIAH / MIA

Mastering Report

Client: JOSIAH SPENCER
Mastering Engineer: WHITE MASTERING FRANCE
Date: 2025
Track Title: MIA

Versions Overview

V1: Leaner lows, added air
V2: Warmth from the Massive Passive Transformer 2

-Shortened by 2 seconds at the end because the silence was too long

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1. Equalization and Dynamic Processing

Equalization

Use of Pulsar Massive Passive for V2
Low Shelf Cut at 120 Hz / Gain: -3.4 dB / Q: 17.6 (V1)
The proposed alternative is an EQ using the Pulsar Massive Transformer 2 (mainly a smoother sound without the slight harshness involved in the original saturation) for a different sonic signature (V2)

-Impact

This attenuation slightly reduces the low frequencies to correct an excess of energy in this range and avoid a "muddy" bass effect.

-High-Frequency Boost

A high shelf is applied in the treble, beyond 10 kHz, to add more clarity and air to the mix.

This enhances brightness and presence, improving the perception of details, especially on vocals.

-Overall Balance

The frequency response shows a moderate reduction in the lows and a slight boost in the highs, which can give the mix a clearer and more open feel.

The midrange remains relatively neutral, indicating that the goal is to preserve the balance of the mix while enhancing its transparency.

2. Loudness and Peak Level Measurements

Loudness (LUFS)

Integrated LUFS: -8.9 LUFS
Short-Term LUFS:-9.3 LUFS
Momentary Max LUFS:-5.0 LUFS

Dynamics

Realtime Dynamics: 9.2 LU

True Peak

True Peak Max : 0.0 dB (V1)

Versions Overview (Recap)

V1: Leaner lows, added air
V2: Warmth from the Massive Passive Transformer 2

The applied equalization is targeted to refine the mix, purify the low frequencies and clarify the high frequencies. The proposed alternative is an equalizer using the Pulsar Massive Transformer 2 for a different sonic signature.

Master Status: ✅ Ready for Distribution

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WHITE MASTERING

* Note: Ideally, it is advisable to upgrade the unmastered version to compare it to the mastered version. but here, my goal is to understand the contribution of mastering.