What makes a good live mix?
Keep the lead vocal or instrument sitting on top of the mix musically. Create a good foundation for your mix with the rhythm instruments. Add the rest of the mix elements, being sure to consider their own roles. Maintain the dynamics of the mix while actively balancing the parts.
How do you mix live performance?
14 Tips to Mix a Better Live Recording
- Lean into the bleed.
- Ride the vocals, and take it easy on the compression.
- Subtractive EQ is more useful than additive EQ.
- Multiband compression can be helpful…
- Set phase coherence to the drum tracks.
- Create a believable stereo image.
- It’s OK to reshape drum sounds.
How do you get the best vocal sound live?
Once you apply these ten techniques, your mixes as a whole will improve.
- Top-End Boost.
- Use a De’Esser.
- Remove Resonances.
- Control the Dynamics with Automation.
- Catch the Peaks with a Limiter.
- Use Multiband Compression.
- Enhance the Highs with Saturation.
- Use Delays Instead of Reverb.
How do you blend vocal mixes?
Tip #1 – Here’s a top notch trick to get your vocals to sit on top of the mix nicely. Send everything but the vocals to their own aux, and apply a very subtle compressor (only a few dB’s reduction). Side chain the lead vocals to this compressor. This will dip the track by a 2 or 3 dB’s every time the vocals come in.
How do I get the best live sound?
Top Five Tips for Better Live Sound
- Focus On On-Stage Monitoring.
- Choose The Right Microphones For The Job.
- Turn Off Channels On The Mixing Console When You Don’t Need Them.
- Make The Effort To Train Your Ears.
- Follow The Golden Rule.
How can I improve my live sound quality?
Solutions
- Mic choice/placement (headset vs. lapel)
- Invest in quality gear.
- Pay attention to acoustics and noise sources (HVAC noise, creaking floor, hard-sole shoes on a hard stage)
- Mix your broadcast audio separately — don’t use the main house output of the live sound console.
- Compress.
- Monitor the streaming feed.
