Mixing

Mixing with headphones

Mixing with headphones

Rules for Mixing Effectively on Headphones

  1. Use High-quality Open-back Headphones.
  2. Use a High-grade Headphone Amplifier.
  3. Don't Use Hard Panning.
  4. Use Headphone Optimization Software.
  5. Use Assistive Plug-ins.
  6. Use a Secondary Reference Source.
  7. Take Care of Your Hearing.
  8. Conclusion.

  1. Is mixing with headphones bad?
  2. Is it better to mix in headphones?

Is mixing with headphones bad?

Using headphones while mixing can be useful, but is no replacement for mixing on monitors. ... When using headphones, the way our ears receive sound, and hence the way our brains analyse and process it, is radically different to the way things work when we use loudspeaker monitors.

Is it better to mix in headphones?

The Bottom Line. Overall, it is preferable to mix with studio monitors. You have extra depth and volume that headphones lack, which can really give a track that extra boost it needs. However, the ideal situation would be mixing with studio monitors but still referencing with headphones.

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