Your Livestream Mixes Will Sound Bad Until You Learn This
Ever wonder why a house mix that sounds incredible in the room can fall flat on a livestream?
In this guide, we're breaking down how to bridge the gap between sound reinforcement and sound reproduction to ensure your remote audience feels just as immersed as the front-row crowd.
Whether you’re working with a single console or a full broadcast suite, you'll discover five scalable levels of mixing, from smart matrix routing to isolated DAW workflows, that will help you deliver a professional, balanced mix every single time.
Watch this video and tell me about your experiences mixing for a livestream. I bet you have some good stories to share and I want to hear them.
Thank you to Guitar Center and Presonus for making this video possible
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The Audio University Community Resources hub is a treasure trove of practical tools designed to help both novices and pros stop guessing and start mixing with confidence. Whether you’re setting up a new space or crafting your live sound, you can access essential downloads like the Home Studio Checklist, the Speaker Placement Guide, and a comprehensive Instrument Frequency Guide for EQ reference.
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