The Uninvited
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After much experimentation, I have found the best method is to do my mixing via a low quality sound reproduction system, bringing out the best sound I can and then listen via a high quality system once I feel things are right.
To do this I have a simple by-pass switch which takes the sound directly from the mixing desk to the monitors (no graphic eq, no sub and a basic power amp). Once I have what I feel is a pretty well mixed and balance sound, the by-pass is lifted and I can hear what the mix will sound like at a sonic maximum.
This way, I get a fair idea of what the listener will hear via a basic cheap low powered playback system and also at the other end, the discerning audiophile with a few thousand pounds worth of hi fi stacked in his lounge.
It works for me
To do this I have a simple by-pass switch which takes the sound directly from the mixing desk to the monitors (no graphic eq, no sub and a basic power amp). Once I have what I feel is a pretty well mixed and balance sound, the by-pass is lifted and I can hear what the mix will sound like at a sonic maximum.
This way, I get a fair idea of what the listener will hear via a basic cheap low powered playback system and also at the other end, the discerning audiophile with a few thousand pounds worth of hi fi stacked in his lounge.
It works for me