Mixing FAQ Page
Many of your questions can be answered here!
What is Gain Staging?
Gain Staging is when you adjust the gain level of each piece of audio to ensure an optimal signal-to-noise ratio, without introducing distortion. Usually pre-fader and plugin.
Why will my music need to be -3db?
A dB is basically how loud the sound is. -3dB is desired because it prepares the song for audio mastering by giving the song enough space to get even louder.
What is Breath Removal?
Breath Removal is simply the process of removing the breathing that a vocalist does in between phrases.
What is Signal Ducking?
Ducking temporarily lowers, or “ducks,” the volume level of an audio signal anytime a second specified audio signal is present. Vocals can be temporarily ducked underneath an instrument that may be conflicting with its clarity.
What is Side Chaining?
Side Chaining is an interaction between a signal processor and an audio source. It allows instruments to cut through the mix at all times by lowering the volume of one signal when another's volume increases.
What is considered a "Correction" by KBJ Records.
A correction is when an audio signal needs to altered or changed by the engineer because the engineer's prior changes do not suit the artist's preference. The first round is free of charge in most cases unless otherwise noted. Extra Corrections usually cost a fee of $10.00
What is NOT considered a "Correction" by KBJ Records.
Delay, Reverb, and Chorus Effect alterations are not considered corrections and can always be removed or altered free of charge if at all possible.
