Esoteric Mastering System | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer

Originally, works of art, such as art and music, are cultures that have matured
over a long period of time

as a means of passing on the advanced knowledge
and skills acquired by people to the future.
We firmly believe that ESOTERIC’s technologies and know-how for excellent sound quality,

which we have acquired since our founding, are also art and culture

that should be passed on to the future along with musical works.

Originally, works of art, such as art and music, are cultures that have matured over a long period of time as a means of passing on the advanced knowledge and skills acquired by people to the future. We firmly believe that ESOTERIC’s technologies and know-how for excellent sound quality, which we have acquired since our founding, are also art and culture that should be passed on to the future along with musical works.

In order to pass on the art of music from the past to the present and into the future,

we have established the ESOTERIC MASTERING CENTER, an in-house mastering facility

for high-quality music software production using Super Audio CD.
The Esoteric Mastering is a laboratory that independently produces

high-quality Super Audio CD re-mastered collections, utilizing

all of ESOTERIC’s
technologies for the highest quality sound reproduction.

In order to pass on the art of music from the past to the present and into the future, we have established the ESOTERIC MASTERING CENTER, an in-house mastering facility for high-quality music software production using Super Audio CD. The Esoteric Mastering is a laboratory that independently produces high-quality Super Audio CD re-mastered collections, utilizing all of ESOTERIC’s technologies for the highest quality sound reproduction.

ESOTERIC’s collection of Super Audio CD masterpieces will provide all music
lovers

and audiophiles with an opportunity to experience music on a deeper level

and encounter new sounds that were previously unattainable.

ESOTERIC’s collection of Super Audio CD masterpieces will provide all music lovers and audiophiles with an opportunity to experience music on a deeper level and encounter new sounds that were previously unattainable.

We hope that the strong bond with music that ESOTERIC brings
will give owners a lifelong

sense of pride in owning a collection and
an even deeper appreciation for works of art.

Now, with the Esoteric Mastering, a further exploration into
the deep world

of music known as masterpieces will start.

We hope that the strong bond with music that ESOTERIC brings will give owners a lifelong sense of pride in owning a collection and an even deeper appreciation for works of art.

Now, with the Esoteric Mastering, a further exploration into the deep world of music known as masterpieces will start.

Key equipment

Staff

Producer (ESOTERIC), Mr. Motoaki Ohmachi

Profile
1962: Joined TEAC CORPORATION. Involved in product planning in TEAC for decades.
1965: Involved in the Classic Master Print series in 4-tr, 38cm/2-tr Open-reel tape format.
1976: Specially involved in imported audio products such as Tannoy, to deepen excanges on music culture between Europe and Japan.
1987: Joined the original member of the ESOTERIC brand launch, and involved in sound-quality decision.
2002: Became the president of the ESOTERIC COMPANY.
Present: Producer of the ESOTERIC SACD.

“About ESOTERIC’s new mastering system”
I am sure you have experienced that the quality of the CD version differs considerably depending on the mastering method and equipment, even if the master is the same. ESOTERIC SACDs have always pursued the refined beauty of classical music, and now, in pursuit of even higher sound quality, we have built our own mastering center, the Esoteric Mastering System.
The Esoteric Mastering System has been developed with the aim of conveying the natural and refined tones of the master sound source, full of vitality and full of life, as well as to clearly express the atmosphere of the hall.
The equipment installed in the mastering center has been developed using ESOTERIC’s unique digital technology, and we are pleased to be able to deliver heartwarming impressions to everyone through improved musical expression.

Mastering Engineer (ESOTERIC), Mr. Masaya Touno

Profile
2019: Joined the ESOTERIC SACD production as a mastering engineer with Mr. Ikka Sugimoto also from the JVC Mastering Center.
2020: Involved in ESOTERIC SACD Masterpiece re-mastering series.
2021: Joined ESOTERIC.

“Concerning the mastering”
Until now, mastering has required the construction of a system that can meet the diverse demands of many producers and artists. When we launched the Esoteric Mastering System, we removed equipment that was not necessary for ESOTERIC SACD mastering and installed a large number of the latest ESOTERIC equipment, enabling us to create sound in a more specialized environment. From now on, we will aim to create sounds that express the essence of ESOTERIC and that will please our fans.

Associated Producer (ESOTERIC), Mr. Jo Yoshida

Profile
1986: Born in Nagoya, and began playing the cello at the age of three with the Suzuki Method. As a student, he was the principal cellist of the Aoyama Gakuin Orchestra, and devoted most of his school years to the orchestra, and studied cello with Mr. Akira Nakajima, orchestral and chamber music under Hisaya Dougin, Tsunehiko Niwa, Sayaka Hori, and Shunsuke Yamanouchi. After graduation, he is still active as a cellist in orchestras and recordings, including the string ensemble "Ensemble Jiyugaoka" organized by Akira Tabuchi, former first violinist of the NHK Symphony Orchestra.
2012: Joined TEAC CORPORATION. After working in overseas and domestic sales of professional and consumer audio equipment, he was involved in marketing, product planning, and sound quality studies.
2021: Involved in the launch of the ESOTERIC Mastering Center.

“In odrer to deliver better sound”
Looking back, I have experienced far more concerts on stage than I have heard in the audience.
I am always conscious of how to deliver a good sound to the audience, even to the very back seats. Mastering vinyl records/SACD is a process of trial and error, trying to find the best way to deliver a great performance from the master source to everyone through the speakers. In this sense, I think there is a similarity. We will make the most of our technology and know-how, as well as our ears and sensibilities, to deliver great performances to as many people as possible in the best possible sound.