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When recording on to magnetic tape, the original tape is known as the master tape.

A Multitrack Recording master tape or disk, on which productions are developed (or captured, in a live session) for later Mixing , is known as the multitrack master, while the tape or disk holding a mix ( Mono , Stereo , or Surround ) is called a mixed master.

It is standard practice to make a copy of a master recording, known as a safety copy, in case the master is lost or damaged.


CD MASTERING


Compact Discs allow mastering in both audio and data formats, and also allow for remixing of the content.

A master disc may also be referred to as a Gold Master, this originated as companies created the final master molds for the CD replication equipment. The gold color foil on the CD master is where Gold Master comes from.