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Remote sharing of DAW output

I have a project where I need to share what I hear in Logic Pro X with a MD in real time so that she can advise how she wants a dozen or so tracks mixing together getting the balance right, dynamics, effects etc.

Although I could do a Zoom type of conference and video call and play though speakers the sound isn't as good as listening through headphones. So, is there a way of sharing the output that I get through my headphones or sharing the audio of my computer ...screen sharing is one thing but can audio be shared so that she can listen into my DAW too by plugging headphone into her computer?

Maybe theres a platform out there or a simple fix?
 
I believe that any real-time sharing is going to require some compression which IMHO would completely negate the whole enterprise. I think your best bet would be to find the most efficient file-sharing service and use that to transfer mixes to her so she can then forward comments and suggestions. An alternative used by many is the transfer of "stems" allowing the other person to share some or all of the fine tuning/mixing themselves.
 
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Soundcloud - you client can comment at specific times during the listening section.
They can go back and review it again.
No matter what headphones/monitors you have, the client will hear something different through whatever they have. The should listen to the whole thing in context before passing judgement.
 
I believe that any real-time sharing is going to require some compression which IMHO would completely negate the whole enterprise. I think your best bet would be to find the most efficient file-sharing service and use that to transfer mixes to her so she can then forward comments and suggestions. An alternative used by many is the transfer of "stems" allowing the other person to share some or all of the fine tuning/mixing themselves.

Thanks! I've been looking at Source Elements streaming as a solution but wonder if there are less expensive options (this App is pitched at video and professional sound engineers and weighs in at $400 - no doubt good value for money for industry professionals).