If your goal is to be clear, then YES. English is not everyone's first language. The more clear and detailed you are about a process will help more ppl understand the context of your explanation. Sure many others have benefited greatly from your advice and expertise. Don't misunderstand my comment here. Only trying to contribute. Leaving it at levels should be set -12 leaves a less experienced user scratching their head thinking now what? Who was it who said a little bit of information is dangerous information?selig wrote:All I spoke about was setting levels. The question I was answering wasn't about how to mix.Galaxy wrote:Especially since Selig's long explanation never ends on the fact that once you've "re-unity-ed", if that's even a word, your mix at -12, that's when you're ready to start balancing levels.
Point = a lot of high end sounds, will sound way to loud if they peak at the same level as your mid and even worse low end sounds. You're either turning your bass drum up, or your hi hat down.
Selig, you never mention this part of the process clearly, leaving ppl to think a mix should have all sound peak at -12.
So do I REALLY need to tell folks to move faders to achieve the desired balances?
Btw, Mitch, no apple cart being disturbed. I'm only adding to it. There are way too many engineers sharing bad practice advice and unclear information. Btw, I'm EXCLUDING Selig from this group. Selig your input and experience is always appreciated by myself and many others. Just adding apples to the cart. Can't help but read your long helpful explanations and not want to comment about leaving something out or beating around the bush sometimes
No offense meant, I highly value all you've contributed.