- Dec 31, 2009
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I've got a mix sounding quite nice at a 'moderate' volume when I use a pair of reference headphones/speakers but if I push up the levels when I master it just ends up being a honky, screechy mess.
I know the rule is 'louder is better' and all of that, but to me, louder is definitely not better. Almost every mix in the world sounds worse to me louder beyond a certain point.
Are there any hard line rules for what levels you should monitor at or aim for on mixdown? How do I know what level to monitor at/aim for when it comes to the average consumer?
I know the rule is 'louder is better' and all of that, but to me, louder is definitely not better. Almost every mix in the world sounds worse to me louder beyond a certain point.
Are there any hard line rules for what levels you should monitor at or aim for on mixdown? How do I know what level to monitor at/aim for when it comes to the average consumer?