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Inward Connections Discrete CLass-A processing

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Analog and Digital Outboard Processing

Inward Connections Discrete Class-A equalizers, limiters and filters form the heart of the high-definition processing on our console. Our Inward Connections discrete-modified
Prism mastering eq also exceeds the ones in the gear line-ups of Stephen Marcussen, Ted Jensen and others who's work is known the world over.

Add in our custom high-end tube TSL-1 limiter by Inward Connections (used by Eddie Krammer, Chris-Lord Alge and other world-class mixers), our Nautilus Master Technology Commander Discrete Class-A Summing Mixer,
discrete-modified Prism MLA-2 compressor, Ampex ATR 102 analog machine and more are part of our world-class line-up of gear.

Our analog console is complimented by the Waves L2 digital limiter. Acoustic Bit Correction™ gives amazing punch and transparency through our Lavry Engineering gear - which can also be found in Bernie Grundman's and Bob Ludwig's facilities, and more.


Prism AD-2, DA-2, ADA-8 24-bit converters
(Sony, Marcussen, Masterfonics, Sterling Sound, etc.), Apogee 24-bit converters (found at MCA, Doug Sax, etc.) and more.


Prism AD-2 and DA-2 Converters



Separation Mastering/ Traditional Mastering: source computer
The sound of our mastering system is centered around our analog equipment, yet we can also explore more options in DAW processing using surpassed UAD plugins. Your source files go into Digital Performer 7 with UAD software interfaced with a custom controller. Super fast macro functions give us speedy control of this cutting-edge mastering process.

Sequoia/Cube-Tec Digital Mastering Systems: destination computer
Vestman Mastering utiliizes the Sequoia/Cube-Tec mastering system. It include the POW-r™Word Length Reduction Algorithm which reduces longer word lengths while retaining a high degree of perceived dynamic efficiency and very low noise. Some of the world's top digital audio designers have come together as a team to create the most transparent and dynamically stable method of reducing digital audio word lengths.

Sequoia/Cube Tec Mastering System
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Lynx StudioTechnology Mapleshade Audio Refinements

For almost 30 years John Vestman has been into audiophile monitoring systems - right along talents like Bob Ludwig, Ted Jensen and Stephen Marcussen. What John has been doing for years has finally caught on: Discrete Class-A playback pre amps feeding an audiophile set of amps, monitors and cables.This means you can hear more of what's going on sonically - and so the mastering enhancements also become pristine (and more commercially competitive). 

The monitor system is truly the heart of a great mastering house. The discrete Class-A Nautilus Master Technology DMC-8 is the starting point of this high resolution system which lets us level-match any source for accuracy that translates to the real world. Our console signal path utilizes specialized high-end audio interconnect cables and connectors. For analog summing we use the Discrete Class-A Nautilus Commander. Nautilus functionality and appearance design is by John Vestman and electronic design by Inward Connections.

Nautilus NEMO DMC-8
Nautilus Commander Discrete Class-A Summing Mixer
Mix Magazine Certified Hit Award
See the Nautilus Commander in the video interview of Matt Forger, who's engineering legacy includes Michael Jackson,Stevie Wonder, Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Carole Bayer-Sager and Quincy Jones.



When you see the Rotel power amp you'll see a fascinating set-up that looks quite different, but sounds amazing. We use Mapleshade heavy-hat weights, iso pads, cone points and maple platforms to isolate it from quality-robbing vibration. We use both Mapleshade and Virtual Dynamics power cords throughout the system to deliver extended response and detail. Think that power cables can't possibly make any difference?  Here's a white paper with tests that show there positively is a difference. Another stunning improvement comes from our balanced power devices from Equi=Tech. For more info about clean balanced power, read this article.

Equi=Tech Balanced Power

Canadian audiophile monitors by Mirage 
The monitors are a bipolar design, which sound amazing in our RPG-style tuned room. Audiophile monitoring is becoming more commonplace in mastering studios. John's been using this kind of listening system for almost 30 years - dating all the way back to his recording studio days. Check out our Studio Monitoring discussion page for more insights about monitoring.


Key advantage: When we process music, we continuously listen back to all the songs in the client's album to reference how consistent the entire project will sound from beginning to end. While there are many ways to get great results, this method can be more detailed than methods used elsewhere.

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