Mixing
Points to Consider:
1. Choosing the best tracks
2. Setting levels
3. Adjusting the EQ
4. Adjusting panning
5. Add effects
Getting started
1. Determine overall sound quality you’re after
2. Listen to a few songs with a similar sound through your monitoring system
3. Set up a rough mix with no EQ or effects
4. Take notes
Equalization
In lesson 8 we had discussed the use of EQ and effects. There are some important things to remember when using EQ:
Types
Graphic
Preset number of frequencies to boost/cut
Shelf
Boosts/cuts all frequencies above or below a certain point
Parametric
Choose the frequency to boost/cut
Choose the range or the effect around that frequency (Q)
Equalization Tips
1. Using a parametric EQ, sweep the frequency spectrum to find the good/bad frequency you want to boost/cut.
2. Crank up the gain setting
3. Use a narrow Q setting - This is a variable (quality factor) which refers to the width of the bell curve. The higher the Q, the narrower the bandwidth. A high Q means that only a few frequencies are affected, whereas a low Q affects many frequencies.
Move the frequency back and forth while monitoring the audio.
EQ Recommendations
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