Workflow: Headphones can be effective for mastering
Mastering on high-quality headphones is viable with proper stereo image awareness
Problem: misconceptions about headphone mastering
Use proper monitoring for critical listening
Problem: inaccurate monitoring leading to poor mix decisions
Mistake: using laptop speakers or phone for critical listening
Problem: inaccurate monitoring leading to poor mix decisions
Use multiple speaker systems to check bass frequency response
Problem: inaccurate low-end perception on single monitoring setup
Wear a hat while mixing to avoid muffled low-end perception
Problem: inaccurate low-end mixing
Use existing headphones to start producing
Problem: waiting for perfect gear delays progress
Use headphones for sample-based music to avoid monitor dependency
Problem: monitor limitations in small rooms