![]() Once again try to use the highest resolution you can, 24 bit 44.1khz is preferable here and will certainly be high enough for the purpose of mastering the set.įor the purpose of this tutorial I have prepared a mini 3 track mix to demonstrate the production process. Again use WAV or AIF as using MP3 or any other compressed format at this stage will result in a loss of quality. If you have recorded your set in a DAW such as Live or Traktor, you will need to bounce/export/render the finished mix into a single file. Obviously CD will only be at 16bit but some other formats will record at 24 or 32 bit. Try and keep the highest resolution possible here. If you recorded to a digital format such as CD or minidisc then you will have to convert the recorded files to WAV or AIF format. The way you go about this really depends on how you recorded your set and what media you used. ![]() ![]() Once your set is recorded, or completed in your DAW, it's time to get it into your computer for some further editing. Original 'mini' mix in Ableton Live 8 Step 2 - Converting to the Correct Format Remember the level can always be boosted but clips are nearly impossible to remove. Distortion and overs can really ruin a tight mix. Making sure there is a decent amount of headroom available on each channel is important but it is also essential that you watch out for clipping on the master output. ![]() Of course if you are a 100% digital DJ and create your mixes entirely 'in the box' then the previous problems shouldn't worry you too much but headroom is one issue that affects us all. Make sure everything is earthed correctly and try to ensure turntables are protected from unwanted vibrations. Check for noise, ground hum, intermittent faults and so on. Use decent cables where you can and if you have the choice to connect kit digitally (CD players, audio interfaces etc) try and do it, this will again reduce the connections and conversion taking place and keep things as clean as possible.Īs with the previous point this really only applies to people recording analogue sources, or at least using real world cabled connections, but it's worth doing a full sound check if you have time. The main thing here is to try and keep your signal path as clean as possible, and by this I mean as few connections as is possible. Of course some of you may be recording your performance in a club environment and this can often be a difficult environment to get things exactly right but if you keep things simple, you should still be able to get a decent result Of course you may even be using DAT tape or mini disc, it doesn't really matter, at this point we are only concerned with getting it into a form that is easily edited on your DAW.īefore we talk about transfer and formats it's worth taking a little time out to discuss the recording of your set. Whether you have recorded your set using a conventional turntables and mixer set up, or you have opted for the digital option, you should have your basic set on a CD, DVD or as a digital file on a hard drive. It's also important to be able to insert track markers if you intend to burn to CD. To turn the recording into a really listenable product it's a good idea to apply some basic mastering and ensure that it's in the right format. You have recorded your latest live show or have put the finishing touches on a promotional set in the studio. So you have your beat mixing down to a fine art and you have a great collection of tunes.
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