FAQ

Q: What is audio mixing?

A: The goal of mixing it to make the audio sound the best it possibly can.

Once all instruments, voices, etc, have been recorded, all the elements that have been recorded are blended or mixed together, with the aim of achieving a good balance of the instruments and vocal volumes. During a mix, the engineer balances the relative volume and frequency content of a number of sound sources.

Q: Why is audio mixing important?

A: In mixing, a professional engineer listens to audio from both a musical and a technical perspective, adjusts equipment and recording levels in such a way that the recorded product sounds perfect.

Q: What is audio mastering?

A: In the post-production phase (mastering), an engineer unifies the audio tracks by using EQ, compression, and other dynamics processing to give it a consistent sound from track to track.

Audio mastering is the final step between the recording studio and the manufacturing plant. Mastering is where the tracks are optimized for level and EQ, giving your recordings clarity, depth and punch.

Q: Why is audio mastering important?

A: Mastering is important because it's critical to have a mastering job that allows your audio to compete with other commercial releases.