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Thank you, Koz. That helps a lot.

I've zoomed out with this photo, so you can see the setup. The other end of the MicPort Pro connects via a cable to USB port on my computer.

Very kind of you to do all that, Koz. The microphone is an Aston Origin. But there are a couple of settings on it which can be adjusted, as shown in the photos. The setup shown is housed on a stand in a 'Portabooth'.

Hello Koz --

Thank you for these insights. Very helpful.

I have never failed ACX, I'm looking to create the most pleasurable experience for the listener, and the most effortless mastering process for me.

I'll go ahead and post a sound test to the forum as you suggest.

Thanks again,
Abdiel

OK. Thank you.

Hello again --

After applying the recommended steps of Filter, Normalize, Limiter...

I think I could use a gentle Noise gate. Is there a recommendation on this too?

Cheers,
Abdiel

FYI - The Recommended Audiobook Mastering Process doesn't use "regular" compression. It recommends limiting which is a special kind of fast-compression that's easier to use and it's easier to get good results with fewer side-effects. Mission accomplished! This led to a far more satisfactory result ...

Thanks, Steve. I'm on it.

Koz. You misunderstood. The mastering process is adding volume surges that weren't there in the original.

Thank you, DVDDoug. I don't seem to have the effect, Filter curve, which that page instructs me to use (though I do have Classic Filters..., High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, Notch Filter).

However, I Do now have the other effects (RMS Normalize, Limiter, and ACX-Check.)