Calling all mix engineers, advice please........

SubLik · Post by **SubLik** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:24 am

.... when I get to the mix stage, my highs (as in eq's) are sounding clear, not too harsh though, but say if I compare the sound to say P Diddy's latest album, his highs sound bright but smooth? How do I achieve this, which frequencies should I reduce to make my sound less brittle?

Any advice much appreciated..

Thankx in advance.

tracmaster23 · Post by **tracmaster23** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:31 pm

compression and effects on the individual sounds themselves

Tarekith · Post by **Tarekith** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:00 pm

The best EQ's you can afford for a start.

tenderboy · Post by **tenderboy** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:31 pm

really good eqs

Landser · Post by **Landser** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:34 pm

Without an example it's hard to tell.
Get a decent analyzer, i.e. HarBal and compare with refrence tracks.
But harshness usually comes from to pronounced 6-10kHz. Reduce it with a not too narrow peak filter, and add sparkle with a hishelf.
But before adjusting the treble, cure any muddiness in the signal (@300-450Hz).
Start with wide Qs.

SubLik · Post by **SubLik** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 9:32 am

Cheers appreciate the advice. I've got some decent eq's. I'll try out your suggestions.