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Audio/stereo master
An audio or stereo master is the final exported version of a production.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 3; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
A stereo master usually contains the final left and right output of the mix. It should be checked for format, level, clarity, and unwanted faults.
Topics
ExportMixingFile formats
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for the National 3, National 4, and National 5 technology and music concept tables.