noun
- the process of combining and balancing multiple audio tracks into a final stereo or surround sound recording
Usage: music production and recording industry term
Examples
- The engineer spent three days on the mixdown to get the drums and vocals perfectly balanced.
- During mixdown, we adjusted the levels of each instrument to create a cohesive sound.
- The final mixdown will determine how the song sounds on all playback systems.
- Professional mixdown requires high-quality studio monitors and acoustic treatment.
- She completed the mixdown and sent the master file to the mastering studio.