Audio Mixing Techniques Flashcards
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Which frequency range is typically associated with 'muddiness' in a mix?
Answer: 200–400 Hz
The 200–400 Hz range often causes muddiness when too many instruments have energy there.
What does 'automation' allow you to do in a DAW mix?
Answer: Record changes to parameters like volume and pan over time
Automation records dynamic changes to mix parameters (volume, pan, effects) over the timeline.
What is the role of a 'limiter' on a mix bus?
Answer: Prevents the output signal from exceeding 0 dBFS
A limiter on the mix bus acts as a ceiling, preventing digital clipping by capping peaks at 0 dBFS.
What does 'frequency masking' mean in the context of mixing?
Answer: When two sounds occupy the same frequency range and obscure each other
Frequency masking occurs when two instruments share the same frequency range, causing one to become inaudible.
What is a 'stem mix'?
Answer: A group of related tracks bounced to a single stereo file
A stem mix exports groups of instruments (drums, bass, vocals) as separate stereo files for flexible post-production.
What is the 'fletcher-munson curve' relevant to in mixing?
Answer: Human hearing sensitivity varies with frequency at different loudness levels
The Fletcher-Munson curve shows that human ears perceive low and high frequencies as quieter at lower volumes.