Much like a bad case of X-box thumb, everybody gets ear fatigue now and then. When you’re slammin’ away in the studio all day, it’s easy to lose perspective. This especially happens with the voice track. If you're burnt, you may think the voice is poking through just fine when the reality is, certain syllables are disappearing or the average listener has to strain to hear the vo clearly through the music and fx.
The solution is simple. When you're buried in a project and haven't had a break, put it aside and come back for the final mix later when your ears are fresh. Better yet, work at low volume levels and avoid fatigue. Low levels can be a big help in determining the balance of your mix. Remember though that with quiet listening, things like a voice or a snare drum will be more audible than a bass guitar. You do need more volume to hear low end accurately so, turn it up when you need to reference the boom factor. There may be a brief learning curve so try it first with music that you know well. Listen at different levels and pay close attention to each instrument.
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