{"id":42187,"date":"2019-03-21T16:07:08","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T16:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=42187"},"modified":"2022-03-18T09:42:13","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T14:42:13","slug":"quiet-time-saving-your-ears-for-the-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/quiet-time-saving-your-ears-for-the-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Quiet time &#8211; saving your ears for the mix"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\" id=\"produ-745139722\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-8983327184710-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-8983327184710-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-8983327184710-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-8983327184710-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! 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How? Because none of them require that you listen to the music at all; or if you must listen, you only need to for a second or two.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42191 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet time - saving your ears for the mix-3\" width=\"800\" height=\"612\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-600x459.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-80x61.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-320x245.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-294x225.jpg 294w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-222x170.jpg 222w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-196x150.jpg 196w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-770x589.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-40x31.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-160x122.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-640x490.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-792x606.jpg 792w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-18x14.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-444x340.jpg 444w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-13x10.jpg 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-392x300.jpg 392w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-12x9.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3colouraudio2-385x295.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nBe very, very quiet \u2013 I\u2019m organizing things!<\/h2>\n<p>There are many tasks involved in setting up an efficient session that have no requirement for listening to the audio.<\/p>\n<p>If you use templates like I do, there\u2019s no need to listen to the audio when you import it \u2013 a simple look at the waveforms will tell you if the import was successful.<\/p>\n<p>Organizing the tracks into your preferred console flow (ie. drums on tracks 1-10; followed by percussion, bass, guitars, keys, other instruments; vocals, backing vocals, etc.) is typically a matter of reading the track description and dragging the track to the desired location. If you prefer dual-mono over stereo tracks, splitting them, and many other track maintenance chores also have no requirement for actually listening to the audio.<\/p>\n<p>READ ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/supersaw-synth-explained\/\">How to Design and Use Supersaw Synth<\/a><br \/>\nREAD ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/ezdrummer-vs-superior-drummer\/\">EZDrummer 2 vs Superior Drummer 3<\/a><br \/>\nREAD ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/line-level-explained\/\">What Is a Line Level Signal and Why Does It Matter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you must listen to the audio because (for instance) the recording engineer didn\u2019t give you track names, then a quick preview at a low volume will typically tell you what\u2019s there.<\/p>\n<p>Do you colour-code your tracks for visual reference? Again \u2013 this is an activity where nothing needs to be heard. That also goes for setting up your auxiliary busses, your submaster, or two-buss.<\/p>\n<p>Any common insert chains you routinely use can be put into place (if you use a console emulation, for example; assigning it to each input channel).<\/p>\n<p>If you route your inputs to summed auxiliary busses, like a drum buss or acoustic guitar buss, vocal buss, etc., you can put all this routing in place without hitting the play button a single time.<\/p>\n<p>Working with mixing groups (as in Pro Tools) is another premix chore that you can take care of without hitting play. Groups can be a bit tricky in their behavior, so setting up your global preferences or group-specific preferences is actually best given some quiet time to think about what you\u2019re doing!<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42192 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet time - saving your ears for the mix-4\" width=\"800\" height=\"612\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-600x459.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-80x61.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-320x245.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-294x225.jpg 294w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-222x170.jpg 222w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-196x150.jpg 196w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-770x589.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-40x31.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-160x122.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-640x490.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-792x606.jpg 792w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-18x14.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-444x340.jpg 444w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-13x10.jpg 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-392x300.jpg 392w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-12x9.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4pluginaudio2-385x295.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nOk smart-guy \u2013 but what about gain staging?<\/h2>\n<p>Initial gain staging is a critical step toward a good mix. You need enough level to trigger inserts (for instance, -18dBFS), but also enough headroom to avoid undesirable digital clipping. Again \u2013 there\u2019s no need to listen to the audio to achieve this. The task is completed by simply moving to the visually loudest-looking part of a track\u2019s waveform, then checking the track\u2019s meter, and adjusting the clip gain in the edit window (as in Pro Tools), or using a trim plugin in the input channel to set the desired level. All can be done in silence.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42188 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2.jpg\" alt=\"Quiet time - saving your ears for the mix-5\" width=\"800\" height=\"612\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-600x459.jpg 600w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-80x61.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-320x245.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-294x225.jpg 294w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-222x170.jpg 222w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-196x150.jpg 196w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-770x589.jpg 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-40x31.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-160x122.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-640x490.jpg 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-792x606.jpg 792w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-18x14.jpg 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-444x340.jpg 444w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-13x10.jpg 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-392x300.jpg 392w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-12x9.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5gainstageaudio2-385x295.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nReady to listen = ready to mix<\/h2>\n<p>By spending some quiet time at the beginning of your work on a mix, you not only save your ears, but you also go into the mixing process ready to make decisions absolutely fresh.<\/p>\n<p>Top mixers often have assistants that do all this set up work for them, so their first encounter with the music when they are ready to work on it. While we can\u2019t all afford an assistant, the premix strategy above can give you the same benefit the pros get: fresh ears.<\/p>\n<p>What other mixing chores can you think of that don\u2019t require listening to the audio? If I\u2019ve missed anything obvious, please share your thoughts and comments. And as always, remember Warren\u2019s directive and \u201chave a marvelous time!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>READ ALSO:<a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/led-lights-that-sync-with-music\/\"> 8 Best LED Lights That Sync with Music<\/a><br \/>\nREAD ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/time-stretch-explained\/\">What Is Time Stretching and When Would You Use It<\/a><br \/>\nREAD ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-electronic-drum-set\/\">7 Best Electronic Drum Sets for Your Home Studio<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Jerry Hammack, author of The Beatles Recording Reference Manuals (www.beatlesrecordingreferencemanuals.com \/ www.jerryhammack.com) One of the keys to successful mix engineering is keeping your ears fresh for what\u2019s important \u2013 in short, the music. 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