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# 7 Unusual Music Mixing Terms, What They Mean
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/7-weird-mixing-terms-what-they-mean/
- Published: 2018-09-07T10:15:00.000Z
- Updated: 2018-09-07T10:15:00.000Z
- Description: The world of recording and mixing can often seem intimidating, with its various technical complexities and confusing terminology. Here we help explain a few of the more befuddling terms which. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/09/7-weird-mixing-terms-what-they-mean.html]
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The world of recording and mixing can often seem intimidating, with its various technical complexities and confusing terminology. Here we help explain a few of the more befuddling terms which are often thrown about in the recording studio.

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In this recent piece from [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com), **Michael Hahn** helps us to decode some of the weirder term often applied in the world of mixing.*"Boxy refers to a sound or mix composed of mostly midrange frequencies with not enough lows and highs. For example: “These guitars are too boxy. We should try a mic with more high end.”* *A boxy mix sounds flat and can lack detail. You’ll see why when [you reference mix against a well-produced commercial recording.](https://flypaper.soundfly.com/produce/how-and-why-you-should-use-a-reference-track-during-mixing/?ref=hypebot.com)* *How to fix it:* *[\[Continue Reading\]](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/7-weird-mixing-terms-and-what-they-mean.html?SSScrollPosition=0&ref=hypebot.com)*