Author: Yendo Starritz
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Fix a Mix with Certain Characters
General Elements that Stick Out Uncomfortably Loud 1) Play a Mix and Increase Listening Volume to 85dB SPL – i.e. Try a SPL Meter Like the Free Niosh Sound Level Meter and Set to A-Weighting / Slow Response to Measure the 85db) 2) Identify 2-3 Elements that Stick Out Uncomfortably 3) Cut Each Element that Sticks…
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Frequencies to Boost or Cut for More Space
– Often 250Hz and 400Hz to 500Hz Contain a Lot Of Energy which also Prevents the Vocals from Cutting Through, i.e. Reduce the Energy on Some Instruments in Favor of the Vocals – You can also Reduce the Mid Signal but Increase the Side on Concurrence Elements so the Vocals have More Space in the…
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Club Sound Mixing Tips
General Other Facts and Tips Mono vs Stereo in Clubs or Live Venues Tips to Make Groove and Energy for Kick vs Bass Work Good in Clubs 1) Add a Lowpass at 150Hz to Only Focus the Low End 2) Now Listen How the Low End Rides / Grooves 3) Compare it to How the…
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Collected Mixing Tips 1
– Q Factor Ranges are 0.7 = 2 Octaves, 1 = 1 1/3 Octave, 1.4 = 1 Octave, 2.8 = 1/2 Octave – Remember that an EQ is in German “Entzerrer”, i.e. it was a Tool Thought to Lower Level at a Specific Hertz (that you can Raise the Level Should be More Seen as…
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How to Know the Master is Good
1) Speakers and Room Acoustics, you can Not Tweak What You Do Not Hear 2) Avoid Ear Fatigue 3) Search for Another Person that is also Trained for Optimal Quality 4) Use Meters Analysis with Caution 5) EQ Balance, i.e. Amount of Lows / Mids / Highs 6) Check for Bad Distortion or Add Distortion