Originally Posted By: pooch
Is it 'better' to mix all the instruments at the same level (90)?
I've tweaked the volumes on certain instruments/styles and use MP3Gain to supposedly make all the MP3 volumes fairly equal, but find that on a gig, I have to scramble to raise/lower the volume on a particular song, or turn down the bass, etc... Am I mixing this 'wrong', or do I have to actually load each song onto a CD or whatever and play it thru the PA and then adjust accordingly?
Thanks....


It should be noted that this individual has not commented further.

The OP says they have tweeked the instrument volumes and used gain to try to smooth it out unsuccessfully.
They do say quite clearly that they have issues with consistency between songs regarding volume and EQ...scramble to raise/lower the volume on a particular song, or turn down the bass,..

The root of the problem is not a studio vs PA mixing issue. It indicates the OP has yet to learn how to mix consistently from one song to the next.... it's as simple as that.

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