
Mixbusters: Identifying And Eradicating Audio Mishaps – Before They Happen
Avoiding the “add-ons,” the extra ingredients meant to improve the flavor of one or more parts of the mix but instead spoil the whole dish.
Avoiding the “add-ons,” the extra ingredients meant to improve the flavor of one or more parts of the mix but instead spoil the whole dish.
Addressing a key factor that can compromise streaming audio quality, options with networking, and optimizing equalization in the mix.
One of the most overlooked techniques is using equalization to add size to an element, which is particularly important in sparse mixes.
Tackling inverted frequency response, lavalier microphone challenges, and the old “egg crates as acoustic treatment” trick.
Experience with gear and software is very important, but one skill that’s sometimes overlooked – yet takes years to master – is the art of listening.
Some brief general guidelines that can be a big help, especially for those new to the process…
Either mixing too loudly or too quietly can fool our ears…
To fully take advantage of the benefits of equalization, we must fully comprehend how to identify the mechanisms that “unequalize” the system.
In a properly designed audio system, EQs are like nuts and bolts: each one has a specific job to do.
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