Binaural pan studio one6/1/2023 You could accomplish the same result by adjusting the channel level and pan, but the additional drop was sort of like having a preference you didn’t need to think about. (Before your head explodes, please note you don’t need to learn all this stuff-it’s just to give you an idea of the complexity of pan laws, because all we really need to do is understand how things work in Studio One.) For example, some engineers preferred more of a drop in the center, so that audio panned to the sides would “pop” more due to the higher level, and open up more space in the center for vocals, kick, and bass. However, there are other panning protocols. As a result, traditional hardware mixers tapered the response as you turned a panpot to create this 3 dB dip. Dropping the level when centered by 3 dB RMS accomplishes this. Ideally, you want the signal’s average level-its power-to have the same perceived volume, whether the sound is panned left, right, or center. In the center, there’s a 3 dB RMS volume buildup because the same signal is in both channels. You pan a mono signal from left to right. But to dispel some of the confusion regarding an oft-misunderstood concept, keep reading. Spoiler alert: We’ll get into some rocket science stuff here, which probably doesn’t affect your projects much anyway…so if you prefer something with a more musical vibe, come back next week.
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