mixing
11/29/2018
MIX ANALYSIS – “I.G.Y” by Donald Fagen
CLICK HERE to listen to "I.G.Y." on Spotify Released in 1982 and still widely considered an audiophile reference album, “The Nightfly” by Donald Fagen is a sure-fire classic. In this month’s article, I am focusing on track 1, the notable ... Read More »
November 29, 2018 0
04/13/2018
7 TIPS FOR MIXING GUITARS
The intrinsic nature of a recorded guitar sound is arguably less forgiving when approaching a mix. The reason for this is because, fundamentally, there is actually very little mixing required. Even if a recording is subjectively bad and your ... Read More »
April 13, 2018 1
03/09/2018
WHAT MAKES A PROFESSIONAL VOICE OVER?
Have you ever wondered how a professional voice over is produced? Perhaps you’ve dabbled in voice overs and found yourself wondering how they achieve that warm, punchy, in your face type sound on the radio? There’s really no secrets, ... Read More »
March 09, 2018 1
12/01/2017
7 ELEMENTS OF A GREAT MIX…
The key fundamentals that combine to produce a high quality audio mix have essentially remained constant for many years. Certainly, the path to achieving the results and the tools we use are continually evolving, but often the end goal ... Read More »
December 01, 2017 1
03/17/2017
8 TIPS FOR LAYERED GUITAR RECORDINGS
Capturing great guitar recordings and creating lush, layered sound can give your music amazing depth. For many genres of music, it is one of the secrets to establishing the midrange warmth that creates a full, well-rounded sound. The following ... Read More »
March 17, 2017 2
02/19/2017
5 STEPS TO INSPIRED SONGWRITING
There's no question that staying motivated and inspired to write fresh, quality material is not an easy task. Rarely can inspiration be plucked from the nethersphere, however here are a few points which will provide a manageable and systemized ... Read More »
February 19, 2017 0
01/05/2017
How does analog benefit your audio?
As we venture into an increasingly digital world, it’s important to reflect and consider the reasoning behind the processes we use to create, record and deliver our audio. You won’t need to look far to find another article with ... Read More »
January 05, 2017 0
07/02/2016
The path to a great mix…
The question is often asked, what makes a great mix? First and foremost, the subjective nature of this question makes it largely rhetorical. Let’s take things back to the start: i.e. the basic act of listening to music. Even ... Read More »
July 02, 2016 0
03/17/2016
March 2016 Update
Hi everyone, we've gone with a video this month! All the latest updates here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cOMQxd2GKE You can also have a listen to our new VOICE-OVER SHOWREEL here Cheers, Mike
March 17, 2016 0
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to Mic Nix Productions and our first blog entry! We are excited to launch our online service and look forward to assisting you in the future. A big thank you to our team of tech people ... Read More »
October 01, 2015 0