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Old 28th February 2008   #6
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This wasn't even hard, and nearly everyone on this thread, so far, has it right.

Mix A down.5db
Mix B up .5db
Mix C up 1db
Mix D dwn 1db

The more dialed in your mix, the more obvious the difference will be. Obviously, .5 db seems subtle on the surface of things. But it makes a difference in how the track feels compared to the vocal. And when it's mastered, and limiting has been applied, it becomes an even bigger difference.

That said, if you're way out of the ballpark to where the vocal should sit, .5 db won't make a difference.

Out of the five mixes, I would recommend using the "Normal mix."

Enjoy,

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