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jarbar · 9th March 2007

I find it interesting hearing how different engineers I admire will sometimes have polar opposite approaches so this has been very interesting. Thanks.

While mixing, do you monitor around 80-85dB most of the time? I know some who mostly mix at fairly low volumes with the theory that if you can make it sound full and exciting then, it'll sound even better at louder volumes.
Do you ever reference a mix in mono? Not so much for phase, but to get a different perspective on the balance.

Also, when setting up a mic, do you mainly eyeball it, then move it if it's not working for you when heard on the monitors, or do you get your ear in there maybe even fine tuning with headphones on? When I've tried using headphones to place a mic (for ex, acoustic guitar) I'm surprised with how much difference a couple of inches can make, even when you're a couple of feet away. It's like sweeping an EQ!

Thanks again

Jarrett

9th March 2007	#28
jarbar Gear nut Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 139	I find it interesting hearing how different engineers I admire will sometimes have polar opposite approaches so this has been very interesting. Thanks. While mixing, do you monitor around 80-85dB most of the time? I know some who mostly mix at fairly low volumes with the theory that if you can make it sound full and exciting then, it'll sound even better at louder volumes. Do you ever reference a mix in mono? Not so much for phase, but to get a different perspective on the balance. Also, when setting up a mic, do you mainly eyeball it, then move it if it's not working for you when heard on the monitors, or do you get your ear in there maybe even fine tuning with headphones on? When I've tried using headphones to place a mic (for ex, acoustic guitar) I'm surprised with how much difference a couple of inches can make, even when you're a couple of feet away. It's like sweeping an EQ! Thanks again Jarrett