Sure, here's a summary of Chapter 7 of Mixing secrets for the small studio by Mike Senior as a presentation for a university class:
Title slide: Chapter 7 - Balancing Sheet
Slide 2: Introduction
- This chapter covers balancing the individual tracks in order to create separation in the mix
- The balancing sheet helps with this process
Slide 3: Balancing individual tracks
- The purpose of balancing is to create separation in the mix
- Use panning and volume to separate elements
Slide 4: Balancing drums
- Start with the kick and snare, then add cymbals
- Use EQ to separate elements in the mix
Slide 5: Balancing the bass
- Focus on the bass and kick relationship
- Use EQ to separate the bass and kick in the mix
Slide 6: Balancing vocals
- Cut through the processing, listen for sibilance and harsh frequencies
- Avoid over processing, less is more
Slide 7: Balancing guitars
- Use panning to separate different guitars
- Use EQ to separate the different guitar frequencies in the mix
Slide 8: Using the balancing sheet
- Identify every element in the mix and assign a column on the sheet
- Fill in the columns with EQ settings, volume and pan settings
Slide 9: Conclusion
- Balancing the individual tracks is crucial for creating separation in the mix
- The balancing sheet can be a helpful tool to make this process more efficient
Slide 10: References
- Mixing secrets for the small studio by Mike Senior. Focal Press, 2012.
End slide: Thank you!