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| * Mixing * |
| * Mixing * |
Listen in the studio to CDs you're used to hearing on your home stereo to
get an idea of how the studio's system sounds.
If mixing somewhere other than the recording studio, make sure you use
the same speakers. If not, the mix will sound completely different.
Once you have selected an engineer (or a producer) to mix your recording,
have them do the first mix. Their ears are better trained than yours. Try to
keep an open mind.
Think about the songs as a whole and not just the individual instruments.
Otherwise everyone will want their instrument louder in the mix.
Determine a band spokesperson ahead of time. An engineer getting five
different opinions on how to mix will grow tired and might cause him/her to
rush through the job.
Decide which format you want the finished mixes to be on: high
resolution.wav or .aiff files on DCD-R, DVD-R, or flash drive are the
preferred format, however an audio CD or DAT are viable options as well.
Budget for and count on unforseen delays.
get an idea of how the studio's system sounds.
If mixing somewhere other than the recording studio, make sure you use
the same speakers. If not, the mix will sound completely different.
Once you have selected an engineer (or a producer) to mix your recording,
have them do the first mix. Their ears are better trained than yours. Try to
keep an open mind.
Think about the songs as a whole and not just the individual instruments.
Otherwise everyone will want their instrument louder in the mix.
Determine a band spokesperson ahead of time. An engineer getting five
different opinions on how to mix will grow tired and might cause him/her to
rush through the job.
Decide which format you want the finished mixes to be on: high
resolution.wav or .aiff files on DCD-R, DVD-R, or flash drive are the
preferred format, however an audio CD or DAT are viable options as well.
Budget for and count on unforseen delays.