mixing
"John's at home working with pop, classical, and experimental. For the latter, he's got the kind of fascination that helps fan others' creative spark." Chris Chafe, Professor, Stanford University
Technically, mixing is the process of taking multiple recorded tracks (3 tracks through hundreds of tracks) and blending them together using a mixing system analog or digital). The final result is usually a two channel (stereo left and right) or surround (or 5.1) mix where the multiple tracks are mixed down to six tracks (left, center, right, left surround, right surround, low frequency effects).
Creatively, mixing can be an amazing adventure. It’s the time when the production team can focus on the colour and the overall density of the final sound. It can be as simple as summing several pairs of microphone, as usually is the case with classical recordings. It can also be quite a complex process, including editing, automation, processing and often adding to the already recorded tracks.
Success and efficiency in the art of mixing is achieved through experience and a keen sense of listening. Having worked on a wide variety of music projects, John D.S. Adams offers a level of experience that is unique.
Stonehouse Sound is capable of mixing in full 5.1 surround for theatrical, broadcast or DVD release.
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