HD Masters -Solved

[Michael Fogarty]

I Just received HD masters from one of my mastering engineers. It's been a while since I have used him. Is this what people do now? Is there any downside? (meaning, they used to just be masters -now they are HD Masters.
 

UPDATE

from Mastering Engineer:
Hi Michael,

I hope all is well.  We’re glad you liked the mastering.  We sent you HD files because they represent the best quality file you requested.  Most digital distributors take HD files nowadays, and we feel this is the best way to judge the mastering.  

Each project is different, and we use different tools depending on the source materials.  As long as you are happy with the sound.

Upon approval, we will generate the remaining files.  I hope this helps.

 

Edited March 25, 2024 by Michael Fogarty

[John T]

What specifically do they mean by HD?

[Michael Fogarty]

34 minutes ago, John T said:

What specifically do they mean by HD?

That's what they are called. High Definition Masters. It's new to me. I have asked the Mastering Engineer to get back to me.

[Conteloto]

I believe that it refers to a master  that meets these characteristics, a Hr-audio

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-resolution_audio

Edited March 25, 2024 by Conteloto

[John T]

That's what I was getting at; it's a pretty broad term. That's a really wide range of possible specs.