Mixing should include, but not be limited to,
- cleaning up of audio
- gain staging
- applying plug-ins (e.g., compression, equalizer [EQ])
- setting the sound stage (e.g., panning )
- side chaining.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is a digital peak, and why should it be avoided?
- What does A and B mean when listening to changes made to a mix?
- What does using a de-esser accomplish in the recording?
- What is gain staging?
- What does using compressors and limiters accomplish in sound recording?
- How does one equalize different instruments to ensure balance?
- What is panning, and what effect does it achieve? What are examples of different panning techniques?
- What effect does sidechain compression achieve?