Stereo Width in Mastering: Widen Carefully Without Breaking Mono

Stereo width in mastering: M/S EQ, subtle widening, and mono-safe checks for streaming and club playback.

Stereo width in mastering can add air and space, but aggressive widening causes phase issues and weak mono fold-down. Use subtle M/S adjustments and always check mono compatibility.

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