12-04-2014, 06:54 PM
I think its a combination of the panning and eq. To me the mandolins would be best served in the center as a counter melody to the vocals. Perhaps retaining a bit more of the low mids and a slight level drop would take some of the bite out giving them a more sweet and sensual lacquer. The panning I think would be an artistic expression taste and eq more a mix balance thing