Mixing And Sound Flashcards
What is the range of the frequency spectrum
20hz-20khz
What frequency range translates through almost all speakers
400-6khz
What do we do to make sure that all instruments are represented across all speakers
We represent them all in between the 400hz-6khz range
What can we do while mixing them check on the 400-6khz range
Filter off the mic bus around 400hz-6khz
What part of the bass is represented in the 600-700hz range and how can it help us make the bass heard
The attack and harmonica are in the 600-700 range and a small boost would help us make it be heard
What is the first element to disappear
The kick drum/bass drum
What does a spectrogram do
It shows the density characteristics where Rms energy is more pronounced
What do we want out of the frequency range
We want it to be dense but also fluctuating and moving
What is an example of a fixed density instrument
Drums because they are tuned to a specific frequency
What could radical dips in frequency areas cause
It could make notes disappear
What are density characteristics
Things in a mix appear forward or farther back
What happens if more than one instrument occupies the same density areas
They will end up fighting each other for space
What could you do if instruments are fighting
Separate them with panning or tonal density
What is imaging in mixing
How clearly everything separates
What happens when we limit the immersive experience of music
We limit its ability to translate effectively
How can we pull things forward or push them back
With volume
How do we tap into our left:right senses
By using panning
Where does mid range stuff live
Between the speakers
Where do low frequency things lift
They tend to sit behind things
Where do sun frequencies come from
They show up as vibration energy and tend to come from the floor
What does the high end do
High end causes air which raises things In the speakers
What are the 9 tools of mixing
Levels, panning, equalization, compressions, reverb, time based effects, dynamic eq, harmonix distortion, and automation
What does leveling do
It’s predominantly front/back information
What is panning mainly
Left/right information
What is equalization
Level control within frequency
What is compression
Responsive dynamics to an original song
What does reverb do
It defines the space
What do time base effects do
Speeds out sound wider
What does dynamic eq do
Replies to music and applies when appropriate
What does harmonic distortion
It adds density characteristics
What is automation
The calculated movement or adjustment of characteristics of music
