Balancing the record
The engineer controls vocal level, beat relationship, low end, brightness, space, width and the emotional focus of the song.
What Is Mixing
What does a mixing engineer do?
A mixing engineer turns recorded parts into a balanced record where vocals, instruments, effects and emotion work together.
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What Is Mixing
Executive Studios supports Tampa Bay artists with recording, mix prep and playback review so the final record translates beyond the room.
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Cleaning and shaping vocals
Mixing can include vocal cleanup, timing decisions, tuning feel, compression, EQ, effects, doubles, ad-libs and automation.
Preparing for mastering
A good mix leaves room for mastering. The engineer makes sure the record has direction before final loudness and release polish.
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Is mixing the same as recording?
No. Recording captures the performance. Mixing balances and shapes the recorded parts.
Is mixing the same as mastering?
No. Mastering is the final polish after the mix is complete.
Can mixing fix bad recordings?
Mixing can improve problems, but clean recording gives the mix much better material.
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