(call for help to our German speaking list members)

Hi all,

I'm presenting a paper about the use of the mixing desk as a creative hands-on tool.  One of the aspects of my discussion is that I cannot find a suitable term that seperates these performances from the more traditional approach of sound engineering - setting an 'ideal' balance and leaving it at that.

One of my post-grad associates here at Huddersfield Uni mentioned that he has a memory of hearing something in German that he thought was appropriate but he thinks he may be mis-remembering.  Something like:

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Which looks more French than German but may jolt someone's memory?  I have tried to google it but nothing comes up.

Any ideas, or also any phrase/title you might think is appropriate?

All good wishes,

Jb