A typical workday may be 10 hours, but schedules vary widely for each project.
At predetermined intervals, the mix engineer will provide the producer with printed passes or examples of mixed songs.
These checkpoints are necessary to monitor the production process and are an opportunity for the client to offer feedback before the finished product is published.
A good engineer will take detailed notes on his or her process, including console parameters and Pro Tools specifications, so that the mix procedures can be duplicated, in the event that future work must be done to the master.
Classes in computer technology and programming will prepare you for working with audio editing software like Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, and Sony ACID.
A mix engineer should have a passion for both the creative and technical elements of music production and appreciate all genres and styles of music.
To build your career you should seek out internships or entry-level positions within a recording studio; these jobs can include studio setup worker, assistant recording engineer, or assistant mix engineer.
Those who are accomplished as mix engineers can also seek employment on live shows and touring concerts as a monitor engineer or front of house engineer. Mixing on the fly for a live band is excellent practice that hones your ear, as well as your technical skills, at the console.
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