Polishing a good mix with Joe La Porta

In this sneak peek, Joe LaPorta reveals all of the equipment and parameter settings used to master Close Your Eyes by Run The Jewels. Full video available exclusively on Welcome to Sterling Sound studios for our debut video release with Joe LaPorta In this series, the Grammywinning mastering engineer tells the story of his professional journey, then gives insight into his current working environment and practices. He discusses many important topics, including the correlation between dynamic range and streaming playback level, studio monitoring, and analog vs. digital processing. He also demonstrates his approach to mastering two sonically contrasting mixes by Shawn Mendes and Run the Jewels.