REQ: Immersive Mixing Course Level I by Mixing with Mike
The Immersive Mixing Course Level I is designed to teach you how to create immersive sounding mixes in stereo speakers and headphones. The techniques in this course are not reliant on binaural and immersive technologies like Dolby Atmos which will be covered in levels II & III.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
Class 1: Surround and Immersive Technologies (Nov 17)
This class provides historical context of the evolution of surround and immersive technologies and how those principles can be integrated into a simple stereo workflow.
Brief History of Surround Sound (Dolby, DTS)
Immersive Technologies (Atmos, RA360, Ambisonics)
The Binauralization of Sound
DAW Integration
Integrating Immersive Principles using Stereo processing
Class 2: Stereo Tools for Immersive Sound (Nov 24)
This class is dedicated to introducing the compliment of tools that will be used to create immersive sounding mixes.
Immersive Sound Field Mapping
Stereo Imaging Processors
Immersive Imaging Processors
Sound Field Localization Processors
Upmixing and Downmixing Explained
Class 3: Creating an Immersive Sound Field in Stereo (Dec 1)
The practical application of techniques to create immersive sound characteristics requires a deeper understanding of the sound field itself and how to place instruments and effects into those spaces.
Early Reflection Container System
Creating Sound Field Depth
Creating Sound Field Width
Creating Sound Field Height
Immersive Routing and Signal Flow Considerations
Stereo Panning Considerations for Source Audio
Class 4: Immersive Preparations: Equalization (Dec 8)
Creating an immersive sound requires that the elements within that sound field are defined in such a way that the sense of space is clearly recognizable. The class will cover the EQ techniques and principles necessary to create those effects.
Focusing Frequencies in the Sound Field
HPF & LPF Techniques
Resonant Shelf Techniques
1 & 2 point Equalization Techniques
Vintage EQs For Focus and Character
Class 5: Immersive Preparations: Compression (Dec 15)
Controlling dynamic movement within the sound field is a powerful way to expand the sense of an immersive space. The class will cover the compression techniques and principles necessary to acheive those effects.
Localization Control Concepts
Functional Compression Techniques
Parallel Compression Techniques
Vintage Compression Techniques
Limiting and Clipper Techniques
Class 6: Imager Processing for Dry Sounds (Dec 22)
Although the majority of immersive sound field processing is applied to effects, there are many times where it is preferred to have the processing on the audio source. This class will teach you how to achieve immersive effects while maintaining mono compatibility.
Imagers and Mono Compatibility
Width and Spread Techniques
Depth and Space Techniques
Panning & Motion Techniques
Modulation Processors
Class 7: Immersive Early Reflection Techniques (Dec 29)
Early Reflections are the easiest and most transparent way of creating an immersive sound field. This class teaches you how to create and utilize these immersive ER spaces for placing sounds and effects in specific locations
Establishing Immersive ER Spaces
Placing Sounds in an Immersive ER Space
Placing Reverb in an Immersive ER Space
Full Mix Immersive ER Space
Balancing ER Effects In the Mix
Class 8: Immersive Reverb Techniques (Jan 5)
Early Reflections define the immersive sound field and reverb is what fills that space. This class will teach you how manage different reverb types to add body and texture to the immersive sound field.
Enhanced Stereo Reverb
Surround Reverb
Immersive Reverb
Combining Reverb and ER Spaces
Balancing Effects and ER in the Mix
Class 9: Immersive Modulation Effects (Jan 12)
Modulation effects are an amazing cheat code for creating 3D effects on dry sounds without losing mono compatibility. It is also a great tool for adding texture to reverb and early reflections.
Immersive Modulation Concepts and Application
Immersive Chorus, Phase and Flange Effects
Immersive Tremolo and Vibrato Effects
Immersive Pan and Movement Effects
Immersive Filter and Distortion Effects
Class 10: Immersive Enhancements (Jan 19)
This class will focus on adding clarity, detail and texture to the immersive sound field. These techniques are an incredibly powerful way to bring the immersive sound field to life.
Creating Clarity and Focus With Effects
Compressing Immersive Effects
Equalizing Immersive Effects
Saturating Immersive Effects
Balancing Enhancement Processing
Class 11: Immersive Mix Bus Processing (Jan 26)
Mix Bus Processing is the final opportunity to detail the mix . Here, using mid-side processing techniques and careful imaging adjustments can bring the immersive elements of the mix into final focus.
Parallel Processing Enhancements
Mix Bus Imagers
Mix Bus Depth Field Enhancements
Immersive Compression Techniques
Immersive Equalization Techniques
Class 12: Binaural Considerations (Atmos) (Feb 2)
This Class will discuss Atmos integration for headphone specific mixes. This will be the primary subject matter of the Immersive Mixing Course Level II.
Dolby Atmos for Headphones
Atmos Monitoring
Atmos Processing
Atmos Rendering Processor
Atmos Mastering