Audio Mixing Techniques Flashcards
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What does 'panning' do in an audio mix?
Answer: Positions audio in the stereo field
Panning positions a sound between the left and right channels in the stereo field.
Which type of EQ cut removes unwanted low-end rumble from a vocal track?
Answer: High-pass filter
A high-pass filter (HPF) cuts frequencies below a set point, removing low-end rumble.
What is 'gain staging' in audio mixing?
Answer: Setting proper signal levels at each stage to prevent distortion
Gain staging means managing signal levels throughout the signal chain to avoid distortion and noise.
What is the purpose of a send/return (aux) bus in mixing?
Answer: To route a signal to an effects processor and blend the wet signal back
A send/return bus routes a copy of the signal to an effects processor, allowing you to blend wet and dry signals.
What does 'mix bus compression' achieve?
Answer: Glues the mix together by gently controlling the overall dynamic range
Mix bus compression gently controls the dynamics of the entire mix, giving it cohesion and punch.
What is 'sidechain compression' commonly used for in music production?
Answer: Ducking a bass line when the kick drum hits
Sidechain compression ducks one element (like a bass) when another (like a kick drum) hits, creating rhythmic pumping.