you can't judge mp3 etc, they roll of much earlier due to their perceptual algorithm. Have a look into a spectrum analyzer! Also, a CD is rolling of REAL SHARP at 22k due to the Nyquist frequency. J On Apr 21, 2010, at 12:50 PM, Reuben Martin wrote: > Yo, back on Tuesday 20 April 2010 Ken Restivo was all like: >> Kind of a general mastering question, but obligatory Linux screenshots of JAPA are included, I promise. >> >> I've noticed with some professional cd's/oggs/mp3s I have, the high end is rolled off at around 20Khz. >> > > What makes you think that is due to mastering? Consider the fact that most mics freq response begins to roll off between 16k and 18k... > > -Reuben > _______________________________________________ > Linux-audio-user mailing list > Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > http://lists.linuxaudio.org/listinfo/linux-audio-user _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/listinfo/linux-audio-user