We'll talk about it all tonight (Sano mix)

[pauli]

I think a lot of the overly bright mixes on the forum are the result of the same situation... limited mixing time, leading to fewer breaks and lost perspective. most of us are learned enough to keep the level low and not to push it for too long (I have an SPL meter myself), but one loses perspective long before hearing damage is really a concern. Only takes me about 30 minutes before I have to "clean" my ears... which is why lately I post a rough draft followed by several revisions, which is usually how the pros do it, too. Alan made a good point in that we only hear their best mixes.

this beast of a multi, though, has so many low end issues that everyone's been pushing the brightness trying make up for it... my latest take has a harmonica that'll melt your earwax (lol)