Let me begin by asking, “Do you consider yourself a RECORDIST or a SOUND MIXER?”
The difference is akin to being a LINE COOK versus a CHEF DE CUISINE.
A recordist is in charge of recording sound tracks. Bringing a sound into a recorder, setting a proper level, and letting ‘er rip. In the case of multiple Audio sources, the recordist sets a level and individually records each audio feed. Every track is recorded individually for optimum quality. There is no concern for comparing relative levels, nor dealing with phasing/overlaps, perspective, and interactions. Get it; set it; forget it.