Mixing console, studio monitors and audio equipment

Level 3: Finish, Release, Get Paid · Lesson 18 of 22

Prepping Your Mix for Mastering

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What you'll learn

Hand your master a clean, unclipped mix with real headroom — and files named like a pro. How to deliver a mix with headroom, a clean print, and professional file names.

Key takeaways

Peaks around -6 dBFS, nothing clipping
No limiter or loudness plugins on the mix bus
Print a clean 24-bit WAV with a professional file name
Check your numbers before calling a mix ready.

Inside the full lesson

Your free account opens the full walkthrough and the full studio experience. Practice activities follow the existing lesson and room unlocks.

The full lesson walkthrough
A quiz to check your understanding
Teach-back grading with personal feedback
Ear training for beginners
Hands-on Studio Missions™
Virtual studio gear and practice stations

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