A Q&A episode with a twist - we recorded it live, with questions arriving all the time we were recording.

We’ve added them all to the list for future episodes - here are the ones we had time to tackle this time:

* How has mastering changed over Ian's career, and where is it going next ?

* Is there somewhere out there with reference tracks for mixing and mastering ?

* Are there any tips for avoiding the trap of "mastering with your eyes" ?

* Should you use compression when mastering classical music ? If so, when ?

* Why you shouldn’t make master everything at -14 LUFS for online streaming

* Is absolute polarity audible ? Does it matter ?

* Is “AI” mastering like iZoTope Ozone 8 any good ?

This episode is sponsored by the Home Mastering Masterclass. If you enjoy The Mastering Show, take a look !

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Full show notes and links at http://themasteringshow.com/episode-40

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