First mix

[phase3]

Here is one of my first mixes ever. I didn't play any parts on this track I just recorded and mixed it. Please excuse that the singer has a lisp.
Also the recording was a little rushed as it is for her Dad's birthday tomorrow.

I also realize there is a couple of parts where the sound isn't very consistent due to different distances from the microphone etc.
Any tips on getting consistent raw recordings?

I'm not really sure where to start when I'm mixing so any direction on this track would be very helpful.

Cheers
Bevan

 

[lukecot]

This is a general good mix.
A perfect tip to get the seperate tracks at a consistant level so it is easier to mix.. is compression.
You can buy compression plugins or there are great ones for free.
Here is one from a very good company that you can download
http://www.voxengo.com/product/marquiscomp/

Compression is a really simple concept but essential in every recording mix. It basically brings the signal to a consistant level. It stops the audio going above 0db and clipping and brings quiet parts (eg parts where the singer is further away from the mic) to the same level as everything else.

Using this it is easier to get the vocals to sit on top of the mix and the piano at a good backing level and not overpowering at times.

I would also suggest a De-Esser plugin to use on the singers vocals. It will help get rid of the "ess's" from the singers lisp but will also enhance the sound of the overall vocals.

As always finish the track off with a limiter plugin to put a 0bd roof on your mix and to make it louder up to the 0db mark. Do not mix any of the instruments above 0db on the mixer on your DAW. This always puts you at risk of clipping and getting a horrible distortion.

Please send me a mail of the new mix if you do one so i can see the improvements and if I can suggest anything further