Mastering

What is the purpose of using a low cut filter when mixing vocals?

• To remove unnecessary bass frequencies below 100Hz.
• To enhance the airy frequencies at 7kHz-12kHz.
• To boost the nasal frequencies at 800Hz to 1.5kHz.
• To increase boxiness around 200-400Hz.

Which frequency ranges are important to consider for electric guitars?

• Cut below 80Hz to eliminate undesirable bassy sounds.
• Enhance the biting tone between 800Hz and 3kHz.
• Boost frequencies at 50Hz for deep bass.
• Cut frequencies above 10kHz for clarity.

What frequency range should be cut to avoid muddiness in bass guitars?

• Cut frequencies between 2-7kHz for clarity.
• Boost frequencies at 1-2kHz for presence.
• Enhance the character at 200-400Hz.
• Cut below 50Hz to avoid muddiness.

What techniques can be used to enhance the sound of acoustic guitars?

• Cut frequencies above 8kHz for a dull sound.
• Boost low frequencies below 80Hz for warmth.
• Enhance presence between 2.5-4kHz.
• Cut frequencies from 80-150Hz to reduce boominess.

Which of the following statements about drum mixing is correct?

• Emphasize kick drum frequencies at 70-100Hz for weight.
• Remove boxiness from 150-300Hz.
• Boost frequencies below 120Hz for clarity.
• Ensure snare presence between 5-12kHz.

What is a key step when editing out unwanted sounds in a mix?

• Ignore minor noises as they won't affect the mix.
• Add reverb to all unwanted sounds.
• Use a waveform editor to cut out silence between hits.
• Mute or delete sections like squeaks or finger noise.

What is the benefit of grouping tracks in a DAW?

• Improves the quality of the audio files themselves.
• Increases the number of tracks available for mixing.
• Reduces the need for any effects sends.
• Allows easier adjustments using a single fader.

When panning instruments, where should the lead vocals and bass be positioned?

• At the centre for focus.
• Panned fully to the left.
• Panned fully to the right.
• In the stereo field but not at the centre.

What should be done after adjusting tracks in a mix?

• Listen to the mix on various systems for balance.
• Take breaks to maintain perspective on the mix.
• Immediately finalise the mix without further checks.
• Avoid listening to commercial material for reference.

What is a common mistake when recording electric guitars?

• Using too much distortion on a continuous rhythm part.
• Not recording a clean DI feed alongside the miked amp.
• Ignoring mic placement during recording.
• Boosting low frequencies to enhance the sound.