This discussion delves into the tympanic reflex, focusing on its role in audio production. The reflex, triggered by sounds between 70 and 90 dB HL, dampens loudness perception. We explore the sound pathway from the ear canal to the cochlea, emphasizing the tympanic reflex's protective role. This technique if applied properly can change the way your listeners perceive your music

Quality is obviously the most important aspect of any Audio Production. Whether Producing, Mixing or Mastering what comes out of the speakers is king. However, a close second is how quickly you were able to achieve that sound

The ability to pick out and transparently eliminate offensive frequencies is half the ball game in getting a tonally balanced mix. And truthfully, it's what people pay us to do as Mixing Engineers

be afraid to push your parameters until it's too much, then dial it back from there. You might be surprised to get another 5-10dB of gain reduction out of that compressor and maybe it sounds way better, or maybe not but you wouldn't have known otherwise.