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Switched setups - mixing is off now
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| Zoso |
My wife was kind enough to get me a new Sony mini-system and a new set of elliptical Stanton cartridges for our anniversary this year. Before, I was using a pretty beat up old Aiwa head unit and some tiny RCA speakers that were probably used like a 2 dollar whore back in the day.
I love my new mini-system, as I can listen to mp3 formatted CDs when I lift weights or ride my bike (my workout room doubles as my DJ room). However, since I started mixing on this new setup, I'm having a hell of a time keep my mixes as tight as I'd like. I used the Aiwa/RCA system for one year, and I had finally got to the point where I was doing really, really well at keeping my mixing tight.
I feel like I'm starting all over again! Well, okay, it's not quite THAT bad, but you know what I mean. I don't know if it's the fact that these new speakers have a different sound or what, but something is amiss.
Thoughts? Recommendations? Or am I just having a ty week? How long does it take you guys to adapt to changes in equipment? Mostly I'm ranting, of course, but I'd still like to know.
COR version: switched monitors, and now my mixing is not nearly as tight as it was, kthxbye. |
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| andydavey |
| Some kind of weird DSP effect like "virtual surround" been switched on on the new system? Most mini-systems nowadays will come with some kind of effect like that and because it'll do funny things with delaying certain frequencies etc. it'll wreak havoc with your mixing. |
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| Zoso |
| Now that you mention it, there is some built in effect that is enabled on the system. Maybe I'll turn that off tonight and see if my mixing improves. I had not thought of that. Cheers for the insight. This really is frustrating. I may have to hook up the old system strictly for mixing and use the new one for listening to CDs when working out. |
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| skip |
| it's most likely the dsp effect, like andydavey suggested as they delay the sound. try switching it off or choosing "direct output" or something similar. that should do the trick. |
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| Soundwerks |
| yeah, turn off any digital processing or anything like that. Also, try to turn up the bass a bit...might help with the beatmatching. |
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| Zoso |
| I really appreciate these suggestions, guys. The DSP effect had not even occurred to me! I can't wait to get home now and try mixing with it turned off. Unfortunately, tonight is our December board meeting, so I have to work 15 hours today. Bah! :( |
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| EvilTree |
Do you use monitors? Or room small enough that you don't need monitors?
Might also want to practice headphone mixing. Though it's a preference thing, if you ever get to play out, you might not have the luxury of monitors and rely strictly on headphones. |
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| Zoso |
| I sometimes mix in my phones so I won't disturb the wife or the kids. Though I am quite capable of doing so, I simply prefer the use of some kind of monitors. I like to hear my music "out loud," so to speak, and not just in my phones. I have found that what sounds like a tight mix in the phones may not sound as tight over a set of monitors. Does that sound crazy? |
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| Zoso |
| Update for those interested: I didn't get to mix last night, as I had to work very late. I piddled around with about 3 records this morning, this time with the DSP effect turned off. My mixing seemed much tighter, and the sound was much better. Thanks for the advice. Turning that off would not have occurred to me for some time, unfortunately. I'm looking forward to a full session tonight to be 100% sure, though. A friend bought out and old liquor store, and he donated us a bunch of free wine. It's not expensive stuff, but free is good! |
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