Celtic nailed it--no overdubs, heavy processing, etc.. But also minimal or judicious use of compression.
A recording being mastered for home listening will not have the dynamic range compression of a recording that is anticipated for radio playback. Heavy dynamic compression is used for radio playback because radio is often listened to in noisier environments--hence the need for "steady" volume levels.
A recording being mastered for home listening will not have the dynamic range compression of a recording that is anticipated for radio playback. Heavy dynamic compression is used for radio playback because radio is often listened to in noisier environments--hence the need for "steady" volume levels.