| 3. Very Bright, Brittle Song Mix Or Super Bass Mix |
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Roughly 25% of the mixes we get in, the client over cranks up the high end EQ or uses a spectral enhancer, thinking they're getting that clear professional radio quality sound. This super bright mix will never make a great master because the EQ was overdone. When we have to cut a lot of high end EQ, the song loses it's sparkle and clarity. It also prevents us from using our frequency phase correcting tools. I'm not saying you shouldn't EQ your mixes at all, just remember a slightly dull mix can be turned into a great master, but an overly bright one can't. If you think your mix is too bright, it probably is. 65% of the hip hop songs we get in are super heavy bass, they go over 0 level, have no dynamic range, and the songs are usually distorted too. The big bass you're looking for is added in mastering. Overall song volume level is also added in mastering. Please read and apply #2 above if you plan on submitting hip-hop or rap. Listen to the BEFORE mix samples on our samples page. Notice how the mixes are either average brightness and average bass, or dull (slightly muffled). This type of mix allows us to put it where it should be. |