{"id":401,"count":19,"description":"Audio mixing is the art of combining sounds to create a unified whole. When talking about audio mixing we tend to think about musicians creating an album in a recording studio, but audio mixing is just as essential in live music, film\/television, radio, and computer games.\r\n\r\nA multitrack recording created in a studio may have tens (or in some cases hundreds) of tracks, but can only be enjoyed by a listener when mixed down to a stereo (or surround sound) composition that can be played through speakers or headphones. Audio mixing is not simply a practical necessity though, it is also an artistic endeavour in its own right. A great mix can create an enveloping sound-scape from a piece of music, and masters of the craft are in constant demand.\r\n\r\nA skilled mix engineer will find a home within the sound space for every component of a composition, and ensure the key elements are always in focus.\r\n\r\nThere are several tools at the disposal of the mix engineer which must be skilfully applied to produce a cohesive whole:\r\n\r\n