When a track is played at low volumes, humans are still able to make out frequencies from 1-5 kHz pretty clearly, but we have trouble hearing frequencies under 500 Hz. The ISO published a set of standards in 2003 called the equal-loudness contours that show how sound pressure level, or volume, can affect how we perceive sound. Loudness has a big impact on how people perceive sound. If one instrument is too loud, it can make it difficult to hear one or more of the other instruments in the mix. In order to hear everything clearly, the mix must be well balanced. Most modern productions have a lot going on. In this blog, we’ll show you how to balance each element in a mix for a professional, cohesive sound. Doing this first leads to less significant changes when processing your mix with plugins, meaning you can get greater results with even the simplest tools.
Using simple level manipulation, you can quickly dial in a balanced mix. The truth is, the most important element in any mix is the balance between each element.
I thought if I used the same gear as them, my mixes would sound like theirs.Įventually, I stumbled across a YouTube video of one of my idols mixing with stock plug-ins, just to prove that it could be done. I remember when I first started learning how to mix, I would research which compressors my favorite mixers used on certain songs.
Have you ever heard the phrase, “It’s the ear, not the gear?” Test your ability to balance channels like a pro below.
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