Stereo Width & Phase Checker: Mono Compatibility Test

How to check your mix in mono

Drop in a bounce of your mix or master. The file is decoded and analysed on your own device, never uploaded. You will see the overall phase correlation, how many dB the mix loses when left and right are summed to mono, the side-to-mid balance, stereo width, and a correlation graph across the whole song so you can find the exact sections that go out of phase. Press play and switch Mono on to hear the mono sum for yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Is my audio uploaded?

No. The file is read with your browser’s built-in audio decoder and analysed on your device. Nothing is sent to a server or stored.

What is a good phase correlation for a mix?

Most finished mixes sit between about +0.3 and +0.9. Readings near 0 mean very wide or uncorrelated material, and anything below 0 means parts of the mix will cancel in mono.

What does mono collapse loss mean?

It is how much quieter the mix gets when left and right are added together. A mono signal loses 0 dB, a hard-panned or fully uncorrelated signal about 3 dB, and a polarity-inverted channel can disappear completely.

Why check mono compatibility?

Phones, many Bluetooth speakers, club systems and some streaming situations play in mono. Out-of-phase bass, wideners or stereo delays can vanish there.

What is side/mid ratio?

Mid is what both channels share (L+R) and side is what differs (L−R). A side level far below mid is a narrow mix; side close to or above mid is very wide.

How do I fix phase problems?

Check polarity on double-tracked or multi-miked parts, keep bass and kick mono, reduce stereo widener amounts, and use mid/side EQ to narrow low frequencies.

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