Audio Class: The Basics

Mixing & Controlling Audio

Mixing audio is simply combining the different sources of signal in the desired proportion

This allows us to:

• Direct the viewers attention to the desired source
• Achieve special effects like simulating closeness or distance

Another common control of audio is EQ or equalization ("Tone controls"!):

EQ allows us to:

• Correct for bad microphones or situations
• Correct for people with booming or squeaking voices
• Achieve special effects (like telephone)

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Audio Class © 1993 Richard Crowley