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Mixing Levels Tips & Tutorials

Achieving balance in a mix is all about setting the right levels. Check out our resources below to learn proper gain staging, fader control, and use of intelligent metering to achieve balance in your mix.

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Gain Staging: What It Is and How to Do It

Gain staging is tough to understand—so let us explain it! In this article, we’ll give you a modern approach to gain staging, as well as a brief history of the term in analog and digital contexts.

October 29, 2021

What Is Metering in Mixing and Mastering?

What is metering in the mixing and mastering process? We examine metering tools as they relate to levels, frequency content, stereo spread, and dynamic range.

November 4, 2021

Headroom: How to Set Your Levels in Mixing and Mastering

Learn what headroom is, why it's important in both mixing and mastering, and how it ties in to the related concept of crest factor.

November 10, 2021

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