During out pre – mix session we did the following procedures :
– Route all outputs to 1 and 2
– Virtual fader master to get all levels on 0
– Head room (-12 db t0 -15 db)
-All effects were turned off
-Nothing on he master bus
-All level set
-Consolidated any track if necessary
-Re-pan
-File made in order
-Insert comment if needed
– Group all the drums , Bass guitar, Acoustic guitar
– Listened to track at high and low level in terms of volume
-Insert fade in and fade out were its needed
-cutting out silent parts in a track (wave)
The following week we had a short seminar on software and hardware effects. We were taught how to use the insert and axillary function on the desk and on the effects rack. It complicated process but it was a good practise session .