How to fix my mix in a small mixing room

Mixing in a small room has challenges.  In the world of DIY home recording, we are often dealing with less than optimal conditions.  Here are a few simple items that will help the beginner get up and running: First: You don’t have to spend a tonne of money to get started.  You can upgrade over time. That said, its good …

How to fix a mix that has too much noise and isn’t punchy

If you’re trying fix a mix that lacks clear punchy and clean sounds, there are are several issues you can look at to clean up the mix so that your instruments punch through.  Some of these solutions will seem basic and others might hit the mark. Bad source tracks Use your ears my friends.  If you are tracking, check the …

Best mic on a budget – Sm 57

The Sure SM 57 is a great professional microphone for many applications. The fact that you can purchase one for around a $100 makes it accessible for a new studio working with a small budget. But don’t let the budjet fool you. The SM57 has been used in the largest high-budget studios and on many top selling albums. SM57 – …