Mixing, Mastering and Surround Sound

1. Analyzing the mix

• Critical listening and mix analysis
• Intention and concept
• Making adjustments
• Adding EQ (equalization) and dynamics

2.  Learning advanced mixing techniques 

• Re-amping by changing signal flow within Pro Tools and the patchbay
• Mixing on a large console (using EQ, levelling, panning, outboard effects: compression, limiting, reverbs, gates, etc.)
• Mastering using outboard gear
• Advanced large-console and outboard mixing techniques (gated reverbs, transient shaping, etc.)
• Setting multiple headphone sends (both manually using Pro Tools, the patchbay, and a large console; as well as using the Behringer Power Play)
• Use multi-band compression for mastering techniques
• Use and create submixes on a large console
• Izotope RX and advanced audio restoration techniques (removing unwanted noise, unwanted sound, removing reverb, patching up missing audio, etc.)
• Drum replacement and drum triggers 

3. Setting up a 5.1 surround sound mix room

• Room design and setup
• Selecting speakers and using delay
• Room calibration with pink noise
• Bass management options

4. Mixing for Surround Sound

• Avoiding the ‘sweet spot’
• Imaging and panning
• Use of centre, rear and LFE (low frequency energy) channels
• Creating ambience
• Distribution formats
• Downmixing

5. Mastering - Analysis

• The mastering process, revisited
• Mastering job analysis
• Mastering and EQ
• Limiting and loudness
• Bouncing down the audio

6. Mastering - Dynamics

• Using dynamic control and the dynamics module
• Using imaging plug-ins
• Applying a limiter 

7. Mastering – Final Steps

• Using harmonic exciters in mastering
• M/S (mid/side) processing
• Mastering in electronic music
• CD (compact disc) assembly