Headphones are recommended for the best appreciation of the spatial and dynamic enhancements made for a large-venue sound system. This master focuses on vocal intelligibility, dynamic impact, and system-safe headroom.
⚠️ LEGAL & COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This video presents a professional audio analysis and comparison using short segments of the original recording. This constitutes transformative use under "Fair Use" for the purpose of professional critique and demonstration. The original composition and recording of "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" are the exclusive property of Hillsong Music Publishing. No copyright challenge is intended. This video is not monetized.
The goal of this master was to translate an original track for the power and clarity needed in a theatrical front-of-house (FOH) environment. Key processing focuses on:
• Vocals: Boosting presence and clarity to sit perfectly above the instrumentation.
• Dynamics: Preserving the song's emotional swell and impact without distortion.
• Low-End: Tightening the low-mids for punch without muddiness.
• Headroom: Ensuring a clean, powerful signal that won't clip a live console.
🛠️ Gear & Software Used:
• DAW: REAPER
• Plugins: Primarily stock EQ [Graphic and Parametric EQ], compression, Stereo manipulator and Enhancer Multi-band compression, and Clip softer and limiter.
• Monitoring: Professional-grade reference speakers and headphones.
This is an independent audio production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hillsong UNITED.