In this exclusive Industry Dive episode, I’m joined by Chris Gehringer — Senior Mastering Engineer and Partner at Sterling Sound — for a deep dive into modern music mastering and the never-ending conversation around loudness.

With decades behind the glass, Chris has mastered everything from Wu-Tang Clan’s Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and Naughty By Nature’s self-titled debut to modern chart-toppers from Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Dua Lipa. Along the way, he’s earned more than 20 Grammy nominations and built a reputation as one of the most trusted ears in the business.

We talk about how mastering has evolved over the years