FAQs
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Definitely check out their work. And do a consultation first, do not book a session with someone you've not sat down and talked with first. Personality may seem like an insignificant thing to judge a mix engineer on, until you are in close proximity with them for 5-6 hours at a time. Also check their knowledge of the BASIC tools of engineering by memorizing these three questions and answers. #1 What does a compressor do? The Simple Answer: Reduces Dynamic Range. If they don't answer with something to this effect you've got a problem. #2 What is a fully parametric EQ? The Simple Answer: An Equalizer on which the Center Frequency, Q, and Bandwidth can be adjusted (cut or boost). You may want to write that one down. #3 What does "reverb" do? The Simple Answer: Create the illusion of space using Algorithms. If he actually uses the word Algorithms, shake that man (or woman)'s hand, you've found your engineer. But "creates the illusion of space" is a very correct and acceptable answer. Hope this helps you in your search! Regards, -neo