Most common mistake when mixing a sound track

Today, I was talking with the Mastering Engineer who will be handling my future Music products. He stress the importance of a good mix down before mastering a track. Mastering a soundtrack will bring a track up to Industry standard so that it can be competitive with what's heard on Radio, Clubs, and Online Distribution sites. If you are interested in music as a career it's important to have as much knowledge as possible before diving into the Industry. You have to know what is expected on your part as the recording engineer/Artist so that you get the most for you money. Trial and Error is very costly in this business, however, unavoidable at times.

The most common mistake made when mixing down a track is mixing down a session with the Master fader being set to something other than Zero.

Key points when Mixing down your track as follows:

• Keep the Master Fader level at zero (If you turn this down, to hide distortion it will only be discovered later when the Mastering engineer raises the volumes).
• When recording on a Beat leased or purchase from a Producer, it is a good idea to lower the volume of that track between 10dB to 15dB prior to recording your Vocals. (This will give the Mastering Engineer head room when tuning up certain frequencies and sounds).
• If all your levels are set correctly when mixing down a sound track, you may need a Headphone distribution amp to increase the volume in the headphone. This will allow your Artist to Hear and record properly without peaking his Vocals.
• If Compressors or Limiters were used on the Master Fader, make sure to remove them before you bounce down the track. This will keep your Mastered product from being distorted.
• Always consult with a Mastering Engineer on the Quality of your mix down prior to starting the Mastering process. At the end of the day, the finished product represents you and all parties associated with that particular track.

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