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Headroom in Mixing, Simplified: How Much to Leave for Mastering

Headroom is the space between your loudest peak and 0 dBFS. Here's what it is, why it decides whether your master sounds polished or crushed, and the -6 to -3 dB target...

Aug 19, 2026 7 min read
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Headroom in Mixing, Simplified: How Much to Leave for Mastering

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