+Mastering is the critical final stage in [audio production](/wiki/Audio_Production), where a completed recording is refined for public release. This crucial process sculpts the overall sound, ensuring optimal playback across diverse systems and giving a cohesive voice to the [album](/wiki/Album) or track.
+## See also
+- [Mixing](/wiki/Mixing)
+- [Loudness](/wiki/Loudness)
+- [EQ](/wiki/EQ)
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