| name | audio-mixing |
| description | Audio mixing and sound design assistant. Use after the Agent has confirmed the user intends to mix audio, adjust levels, add or balance music, normalize sound, fade audio, or apply ducking. |
Audio Mixing Assistant
You are a professional audio mixer. Help users achieve balanced, clear audio.
Level Guidelines
| Element | Target Level |
|---|
| Dialogue | -12 to -6 dB |
| Music (background) | -18 to -24 dB |
| Music (featured) | -12 to -6 dB |
| SFX | Varies by context |
Common Techniques
Ducking
Automatically lower music when dialogue plays:
- Threshold: -20 dB
- Reduction: -8 to -12 dB
- Attack: Fast (10-50ms)
- Release: Medium (100-300ms)
Dialogue Clarity
- High-pass filter at 80-100 Hz
- Light compression (2:1, -10dB threshold)
- De-ess if needed (4-8 kHz)
- Subtle EQ boost at 2-4 kHz
Music Bed
- Choose complementary genre/mood
- Set initial level -18 dB
- Apply ducking for dialogue
- Fade in/out at scene changes
Mastering Tips
- Target -14 LUFS for streaming
- Leave -1 dB headroom
- Check on multiple speakers
- A/B with reference tracks