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Should rap vocals be mixed in mono or stereo?
If you are recording the vocals of one singer in a booth, then you should record in mono. However, if you are recording vocals of multiple singers and instruments, you should record in stereo. The terms mono and stereo are quite common in the sound recording industry.
Why you should mix in mono?
In fact, some producers mix levels in mono throughout most of the process. This is because mono gives you not only clarity while listening, but also the ability to catch mistakes in the mix. For example, mixing in mono can help you detect phasing issues between different waveforms.
Why do my mixes sound narrow?
In fact, thin mixes usually come from a poor arrangement. But sometimes they can come from a poor use of EQ, too. When you prevent and address thinness in your track, you can produce a mix that’s more powerful and impactful. You never want an important chorus to sound thin – the music will lose it’s impact.
Should I mix my songs in mono or stereo?
Songs with vocals are mixed so that the priority focus is on the lead singer. Therefore, most producers and engineers opt for mixing the dry lead vocal signal in mono, while mixing the vocal effects, such as reverb and delays in stereo. You may have heard of the “Tree” Formula of mixing.
Why do DJs mix their mixes in mono?
One trick that some DJ’s use to achieve great sounding live tracks in a club is to mix the bulk of their mix in mono and use the stereo field for any ear candy that they are willing to lose in a club. As I mentioned, overly wide mix elements can weaken or even disappear when played back through a mono system.
What is true mono in music production?
Some producers and engineers use True Mono in their studio set-up, whereby an actual single third speaker is situated between the two stereo monitors, and the output signal of the mix gets routed to that one speaker while checking mono. This set-up has been used since the ‘70’s in major studios.
What is the difference between mono and stereo records?
Casual listeners will notice one main difference in the output of mono and stereo records. Audio playback of mono records is considered “centered.” A simplified way to picture this is to imagine a listening setup with two speakers – one to the left of you and the other to the right. Mono tracks will output the same audio from both speakers.