When I first setup my studio I’ll recall mixing a song for hours only to burn a CD, take it to my auto, and be disappointed. Bad mixes are a standard problem for most beginners. While music production software has many options and features, the human hear is the final judge of a good mix.
Bad Mixes are sometimes a consequence of poor hearing, however this may be changed with a couple of adjustments. Here are the most terrible mistakes amateurs make when mixing music.
Studio Monitors are the no 1 culprit of bad mixes. You’ll get what you pay for, so select a good set of studio monitors. Pick monitors from popular brands for optimal result. Where studio monitors aren’t available, make use of 4 playback devices, headphones, house speakers, multimedia speakers and a subwoofer.
Here’s another mistake producers make when picking a place to set-up a studio.
Most studios are setup in tiny rooms, sometimes bedrooms and den areas. Tiny rooms create muddy mixes. Attempting to mix your song in a small room will create an imaging problem.
Incorrect Imaging makes it tough for your ears to determine which instrument is being panned and correct panning creates clearness. My best advice is avoid mixing in rooms smaller than 6ft X 6ft.
Another frequent mistake is lack of Soundproofing. Many newbies will either use soundproofing not enough or overuse it.
Start by Placing Studio froth behind your studio monitors, this could kill the echo from the front end of your room. Then, place an object like a diffuser or shelf on the wall immediately behind you while you are mixing your track, this can help you to obviously hear the mid frequencies. Create bass traps for your studio. Bass traps will cut back the low end rumble in your studio. Research you will find masses of websites that will show you the simple way to set-up bass traps and soundproof your room. All of these tips will make sure better studio mixes in the future.
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