The Mastering Show #37 - Does Gear Matter?

Gear: does it matter ? And if so, how much ? And if gear DOES matter, does it define your sound ? And how ? In this episode we’re joined by Mike Hillier to talk about the significance of gear in mastering. Topics include: * Is a wide selection of gear essential to success in mastering (and mixing) ? * What are the “essential” pieces of gear we just couldn’t live without ? * If two pieces of gear can be made to sound almost identical, does that mean there’s no worthwhile difference ? * Is that even a question worth asking ? * Do mastering engineers have a “sound” ? What defines it ? * How does your gear shape your “sound” ? Full show notes on the website http://themasteringshow.com/episode-37