7/21/25, 6:35 AM Mixing Techniques - Week 3
APR 3466 Mixing Techniques - Week 3 Assessment | Questions and
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APR 3466
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Term
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Inconsistent volumes Average volumes
,7/21/25, 6:35 AM Mixing Techniques - Week 3
Higher volumes Low volumes
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Term
The primary indication that the reverb has been set to the proper level
in the mix is that the effect should not be heard in the mix, but --
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Delays reverb yielding an up-front or
Missed when muted
"in your face" sound
A more natural sounding reverb Improved dynamic range
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Term
Which of the following is a technique we can use to enhance our mix
using automation?
,7/21/25, 6:35 AM Mixing Techniques - Week 3
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Flat frequency response
1. Adjust the reverb or delay settings from verse to chorus to further
differentiate the various parts of the song.
2. Widening or narrowing the mix to give the different sections of the song
their own identity.
3. Buildups or "crescendos" to add anticipation and excitement to a mix.
(All of these.)
1. Prevent ear fatigue
2. Prevent ears from adjusting to one set of speakers
3. Assure mix will translate well to consumer-grade speakers
(All of these.)
1. Listen to mix at extremely low levels
2. Introducing low level pink noise into the mix
3. Mute tracks one at a time and re-introduce them into the mix
(All of these.)
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Term
Any time you "mult" a track and insert different plugins, you run a high
risk of _________ because of additional processing time.
, 7/21/25, 6:35 AM Mixing Techniques - Week 3
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Phase issues Distortion artifacts
Volume inconsistencies Noise floor problems
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5 of 50
Term
Although reverb settings greater than 2.5 seconds in length are more
"musical" and "lively", what is a disadvantage of decay settings that
long?
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Causes loss of clarity in the
Enhances the richness of the audio
sound
Increases the volume of the mix Adds more reverb to the track
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6 of 50
APR 3466 Mixing Techniques - Week 3 Assessment | Questions and
Answers | 2025 Update | 100% Correct.
Correct 50
Incorrect 0
APR 3466
50 Correct terms
Questions and answers
Term
Give this one a go later!
Inconsistent volumes Average volumes
,7/21/25, 6:35 AM Mixing Techniques - Week 3
Higher volumes Low volumes
Don't know?
2 of 50
Term
The primary indication that the reverb has been set to the proper level
in the mix is that the effect should not be heard in the mix, but --
Give this one a go later!
Delays reverb yielding an up-front or
Missed when muted
"in your face" sound
A more natural sounding reverb Improved dynamic range
Don't know?
3 of 50
Term
Which of the following is a technique we can use to enhance our mix
using automation?
,7/21/25, 6:35 AM Mixing Techniques - Week 3
Give this one a go later!
Flat frequency response
1. Adjust the reverb or delay settings from verse to chorus to further
differentiate the various parts of the song.
2. Widening or narrowing the mix to give the different sections of the song
their own identity.
3. Buildups or "crescendos" to add anticipation and excitement to a mix.
(All of these.)
1. Prevent ear fatigue
2. Prevent ears from adjusting to one set of speakers
3. Assure mix will translate well to consumer-grade speakers
(All of these.)
1. Listen to mix at extremely low levels
2. Introducing low level pink noise into the mix
3. Mute tracks one at a time and re-introduce them into the mix
(All of these.)
Don't know?
4 of 50
Term
Any time you "mult" a track and insert different plugins, you run a high
risk of _________ because of additional processing time.
, 7/21/25, 6:35 AM Mixing Techniques - Week 3
Give this one a go later!
Phase issues Distortion artifacts
Volume inconsistencies Noise floor problems
Don't know?
5 of 50
Term
Although reverb settings greater than 2.5 seconds in length are more
"musical" and "lively", what is a disadvantage of decay settings that
long?
Give this one a go later!
Causes loss of clarity in the
Enhances the richness of the audio
sound
Increases the volume of the mix Adds more reverb to the track
Don't know?
6 of 50
