Monitoring Volumes

[FILTERZ]

I have found that monitoring at very low levels has improved my mixes quite a lot

the tempation is to turn it up very loud when writing tracks but i have found things are much less tiring on the ears this way

[loopdon]

samish - but regularly check at higher volumes (or the next morning)

[rhythmtech]

definitly.

lower levels for composition.. then turn it up a little for mixdown (but obviously crank it up now and again to keep the vibe).

i've found this way of working a lot more satisfiying since getting the mackie hr824s.. the clarity at lower levels is unreal.

[FILTERZ]

i have the smaller mackies but they still work well when quiet

in fact (and you probably dont have this problem ) they are a bit harsh when pushed to hard and they kill my ears quick smart

[rhythmtech]

i have the smaller mackies but they still work well when quiet

in fact (and you probably dont have this problem ) they are a bit harsh when pushed to hard and they kill my ears quick smart

i know what you mean.. they're a touch harsh on the high mids when pushed.. but i only pushed them once to see what they could do. at 150 watts per channel i dont think theres any need to push them hard in my small space :laughing:

[Jay Pace]

I find I notice things on my headphones at mixdown - funny volume mismatches I don't spot on my monitors sometimes.

Try and keep it quietish, neigbours and that. Crank it up towards the end and to listen to occassionally.

My ears get tired after long sessions and i lose all my midrange hearing.

Suprising how much of a difference it is when you come back to listen again the next day.

[FILTERZ]

i know what you mean.. they're a touch harsh on the high mids when pushed.. but i only pushed them once to see what they could do. at 150 watts per channel i dont think theres any need to push them hard in my small space :laughing:



you wont want to buy my mackie 400 watt sub then ?

[audioinjection]

a good way to check your mix is if everything sounds even at a low level, its a good indication of a good mixdown

[Jay Pace]

you wont want to buy my mackie 400 watt sub then ?


I might be tempted.... how much you looking for?

[FILTERZ]

I might be tempted.... how much you looking for?



hadn`t really thought about it yet

its not a pa sub though its thx approved studio quality sub that is meant to pair up witht the 824`s or 624`s

it is as fat as a fat person sitting on a block of lard eating pork scratchings


it cost me 1200 quid 4 years ago


would let it go for 600 or maybe 500

a lot i know

[judas_beast]

I like to sketch the track out nice and loud, to get me hyped up and keep the ideas flowing. Then turn it down to a reasonable level for rough mixing. Then the next day, I usually mix it pretty quite, followed by three or four listens LOUD just for tinkering. I find mixes done too loud tend sound bass-light when turned down low.

[Jay Pace]

would let it go for 600 or maybe 500

a lot i know

Keen, but a bit skint. And I need a new desk first, new sub would be a bit indulgent....

[RAAT77atBOA]

Grab the Radioshack 50$ SPL meter, and a copy of Bob Katz Mastering Audio. All the info and tools you'll need are right there.

[MARK ANXIOUS]

i bought the spl meter after bob recommended it and it's improved my mixes ALOT, especially good with mastering.

these days when it get's cranked, before 20 minutes is up, i'm making really bad decisions and the results are awful. sure you gotta crank, but i would say one or two listens and then take it back down. :cool:

[RAAT77atBOA]

IMO, i don't crank the volume anymore util it's ready to get played over a dancefloor. Then, I'll show up before the place opens, and ask a resident friend to play the song; so i can see what needs fixing.

[The 818 Kid]

hmmm... lower levels....