The big problem mixing to headphones is it can be very easy to overdo the
bass because you don't get the same tactile feedback as with speakers. I
strongly advise comparing the mix on two or more sets of headphones, good
speakers when possible, and crap speakers as well. The problem with good
speakers is they may show no sign of strain, when the same signal on OK
speakers might be more than they can handle gracefully (or at all, for
that matter).
It's also possible to become so familiar with what you are hearing on your
headphones that you can accurately guage what will happen on the way to
the speakers. As Che say, some people know how to make a mix, some don't.
Creating a groove and creating a tight mix are two different skills.
--Mark
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On Thu, 15 Aug 1996, Che wrote:
quoted 16 lines On Wed, 7 Aug 1996, Per Christian Frankplads wrote:
> On Wed, 7 Aug 1996, Per Christian Frankplads wrote:
> > Jon Drukman <jsd@cyborganic.com>:
> > > mixing on headphones is one of the worst ways to mix... crap speakers
> > > will lead to crap mixes... i finally bought a bargain basement set of
> > > studio monitors last year and the difference was like night and day.
> > Agreed. You have absolutely no control of what will come out of a couple
> > of speakers when you mix with a headset. Buy a pair of decent studio
> > monitors or move, Mark.
> Bollocks! I've got friends who get great mixes on crap equipment. One
> uses $15 Sony headphones and a 15" Fender bassbin. The other uses $50
> Koss headphones and a $50 boombox. One of these guys is on Strictly Rhythm.
>
> Some people know how to mix and some don't. If you know how to mix and
> cann make stuff sound good on crap equipment then it will sound good on
> any equipment. If you don't know how to mix then $1000 worth of speakers
> won't help.