Dave Chick of Inside Home Recording gave me a hard time about my comment that “mono is dead”. (Love you Dave!) Although there are very few mono playback systems these days there are still many mono listening situations to be aware of. Allow me to set the record straight by explaining my approach to ensuring that my mixes maintain mono compatibility.
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Dezz!!! Totally didn’t mean to give you a hard time by calling you out there.
You’re da man – you know it!
I’m just razzin’ ya! Just letting you know I listen!
Hi Dezz,
I really liked your idea on starting a mix in mono and then quite at the end to pan your elements so that the mix will come to live. I will definetly try this technique the next mix. Thanks for your great podcast which is a great inspiration for me !
Thanks a lot !
Michael