Twenty Thousand Hertz cover image

The Loudness War: Can streaming finally end it?

Twenty Thousand Hertz

CHAPTER

Why You Shouldn't Go Super Loud When Mastering

A typical hip-hop song today is going to have a bigger dynamic range than songs from the 80s and 90s. Most mastering engineers would say that they prefer not to go for the super loud stuff. There's research to show that users don't really care what the loudness is. It's all about the music.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner