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When I first setup my home studio I can recall mixing a song for hours only to burn a CD, take it to my car, and be disappointed. Bad mixes are a common problem for most beginners. While music production software has many options and features, the human hear is the last judge of a good mix.

Bad Mixes are commonly a consequence of poor hearing, however this can be modified with 2 adjustments. Here are the most terrible mistakes amateurs make when mixing music.

Studio Monitors are the number one culprit of bad mixes. You’ll get what you pay for, so select a good set of studio monitors. Pick monitors from popular brands for optimal result. Where studio monitors are not available, exploit 4 playback devices, headphones, house speakers, multimedia speakers and a subwoofer.

Here’s another mistake producers make when picking a place to set-up a studio.

Most home studios are setup in little rooms, typically bedrooms and den areas. Tiny rooms create muddy mixes. Attempting to mix your song in a little room will create an imaging problem.

Wrong Imaging makes it hard for your ears to figure out which instrument is being panned and correct panning creates clarity. My best recommendation is avoid mixing in rooms smaller than 6ft X 6ft.

Another typical mistake is lack of Soundproofing. Many newbies will either use soundproofing too little or overuse it.

Start by Placing Studio foam behind your studio monitors, this may kill the echo from the front end of your room. Then, place an object like a diffuser or bookshelf on the wall at once behind you while you’re mixing your track, this may help you to clearly hear the mid frequencies. Create bass traps for your studio. Bass traps will reduce the low end rumble in your studio. Research you may find lots of websites that will show you the easiest way to set-up bass traps and soundproof your room. All of these tips will ensure better studio mixes in the future.

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