Music Glossary: file

Broadcast WAV fields (description, originator, time reference) for asset tracking and post workflows. more

Provide MD5/SHA hashes or zipped packages so clients can confirm file integrity after transfer. more

Provide a count-in reference stem when needed so live players and editors align starts reliably. more

Red Book master image containing track order, PQ codes, and text; standard for CD manufacturing. more

Include ISRC, artist, album, and year in deliverables where supported to aid distribution and royalty tracking. more

Convention like Song_K1_v03_editB to prevent confusion, ease rollback, and aid collaboration. more

Leave 250–500 ms of headroom and natural tails in prints; avoid chopping reverbs and delays. more

Stereo interleaved files for finals; consolidated multitrack stems start at bar 1 for easy re-alignment. more

Common delivery variants; also include TV mix (no lead vocal), a cappella, and clean versions when requested. more

Common delivery: 44.1/48 kHz at 24-bit for mixes/masters; follow client/platform specs for consistency. more

Clear, versioned names like Song_120bpm_Stem-Drums_v2.wav with notes on processing (dry/wet). more

Export tempo/signature changes and markers so collaborators can sync edits and automation precisely. more