Capturing Sound Series Course 3: The tools of the mix engineer
Next courses: Sunday, January 10 and Saturday, January 23
Course goals: This six-hour course will show participants how to use the tools at the engineer’s disposal to make the mix sound professional. This course will focus mostly on using the tools, but brief introductions to the tools will also be given.
We will discuss equalization, compression and effects such as reverbs and delays. We will address the best ways to route these tools and how to use them cohesively.
All the different types of EQ, compression, reverbs and delays will also be discussed and demonstrated.
We will address questions such as:
– How is the bandwidth on an EQ useful?
– When to cut and when to boost EQ
– Using EQ HP filters effectively.
– Interaction between the Mains EQ and the channel EQ’s
– What does a plate reverb sound like compared to hall reverb? Where would one work better than the other?
– I only have one compressor, where should I use it?
– When and how do I use a delay?
– How do I add depth to my mix?
The course will consist of practical examples of the following:
Equalization
-when to look to the equalizer to solve problems
-how to equalize effectively
-how to equalize different instruments quickly
-how to keep a clean sounding mix where what is supposed to be highlighted is clear and easy to hear.
-how NOT to us EQ
-the dangers of EQ
-eq: your worst enemy!?
Compression
-compressor controls
-different compressors
-different ways to use compression
-which instruments need compression
-how to set your compressor effectively
Effects:
Reverbs
– the different types
-how to choose reverbs
-basic reverb parameters
-how to apply reverb and what to know
-different reverbs for different instruments
-equalizing reverb to sound natural
Delays
– the different types
-lengths and colors
-practical ways to use delays in a mix
-delay: the clean reverb
Modulation effects
-chorus/flange/phasers
-Listening to each type
-practical uses for modulation in a mix
Prerequisites: Please contact Green Needle Records
Who should take this course:
– All musicians
– Everyone interested in getting involved in live sound at festivals and local shows
– Anyone interested in recording music
– Those interested in stage management
– All musicians
These courses will be held at Green Needle Records recording studio located 20 minutes outside of Whitehorse and will run from 10 am to 4 pm.
Dates to be announced based on minimum of 10 participants per session.
Each participant will receive a handout of reference material.
It is recommended to bring a pen and notebook.
Participants should bring a lunch and indoor shoes.
There will a half hour lunch break at 1 pm. A full kitchen, including fridge/stove and toaster oven, is available.
Each course costs $99 plus GST, paid in advance.
Courses cannot be recorded or filmed.
Please wait for confirmation from Green Needle Records before paying.