Dithering is a process which can be applied to a number of different types of media including audio. This being an audio mixing website, let’s specifically identify what is dithering audio and why it’s done. What is Dithering Audio Dithering audio is the process of intentionally adding low level white noise when lowering the bit […]
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The noise floor is a term which gets mentioned in mixing terms often but without a lot of context around it. Let’s identify what the noise floor is as it relates to mixing and how we can ensure that it doesn’t become a problem in our audio. What is the Noise Floor The noise floor
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Last year I sent an anonymous questionnaire to my email list (which you can sign up for on the right to receive daily mix tips!) subscribers asking what their top goals were in mixing. One of the top responses was getting cleaner mixes. When we think professional mixes, maybe what we think of more than
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Parallel compression refers to compressing a second instance of a track with extreme settings. When blended in alongside the original “dry” version of the track, the combination has more energy and sounds thicker in the context of the mix. Parallel compression on vocals in particular works well for giving a vocal a bit more presence
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I recently compared bass DI vs amp recording, giving pros and cons for both. Miking a bass amp requires more effort not to mention it’s more expensive, but the enhanced yet natural sound of the bass coming through the amp with the room mixed in can be well worth it. Let’s talk about how to
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