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#182 - The Mixing Triple Threat: 3 Essentials Every Audio Engineer Must Master

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Master the Fader to Perfect Your Sound

The fader serves as a crucial final step in managing gain structure, acting as the volume control for sending signals to other buses and the PA system. It's not merely a static setting; the position and resolution of the fader hold significant importance. Many beginner mixers often adopt a 'set and forget' approach to fader adjustments, leaving it at the level they can hear without further consideration. Effective mixing requires actively engaging with the fader, treating the mixing console as an instrument that must be played and adjusted to achieve optimal sound output.

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