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Mixdown

Mixdown is the process of combining all project tracks into a finished stereo or mono output file.

Level relevance: introduced at Nat 4; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.

Explanation

Mixdown happens when the final balance of a project is exported to an audio file. Before mixdown, the producer usually checks levels, panning, processing, fades, and overall clarity. The aim is to produce a coherent final master file that suits the purpose of the project and the required format.

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Balance

Balance is the relationship between the levels of different sounds in a mix.

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Stereo

Stereo audio uses two channels to create a sense of width and space.

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Mono

Mono audio uses a single channel and places the sound in one central position.

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Normalisation

Normalisation raises or lowers a file’s level so its highest peak reaches a chosen target.

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