The Mixing Engineer's Handbook

I've read three excellent books so far, this being the most recent. Mike Stavrou's "Mixing With Your Mind" really opened up my understanding of the importance of listening; make no mistake, however, there is plenty of technical and cerebral information there (the best compressor set-up explanation I've seen), but it laid a foundation that I don't think can be gotten anywhere else, except perhaps if I had been lucky enough to sit alongside of someone like Stav. I can't stress enough what Stav's book brought to the table as both a philosophical foundation and technical knowledge, he has a unique way of painting a picture that is exceptional. I next read Mike Senior's "Mixing Secrets", which took me to an amazing level of practical knowledge in all respects of mixing. Too quantify what I learned from Mike Senior would take a book in itself, trust me, you want his book, and you equally want Bobby Owsinski's. Bobby Owsinski's "The Mixing Engineer's Handbook" is in the same vein as Mike Senior, but with a different slant of approach and technical knowledge, and it brought a rounding of the big picture. I can't say one is better than the other, the value Mike Senior and Bobby Owsinski brought as a whole is the point and these two books complement each other perfectly. Owsinksi's interviews with the "best of the best" in the business he provides in the last section of the book is packed with practical knowledge and the generous sharing of information by those individuals cannot be overstated. It's probably the best "interview" format I've seen, truly practical information and philosophy you can use. A huge thanks to Mike Stavrou, Mike Senior and Bobby Owsinski, these guys love what they do, they're about the love, and it shows.

As much as I've learned about engineering through various sources (internet, friends, colleagues, etc), this book is still the most comprehensive one-stop-shop for mixing! All the pro techniques are here. I've briefly thumbed through version 2 and this book does a great job of updating itself for modern times - ie, in the box mixing with plugins and everyone going more digital than analog. The great thing is, all the old concepts still apply today and Bob does a great job at pointing that out.With mixing, details matter - the more minute the more important. This handbook points out a LOT of details that you'll frequently go back to while mixing. I've been leaving the book open and referencing it while I mix, since there are always new things to learn and new approaches to try. The interviews he has with the big mixing legends are great and they come in & out with relevant topics so you can get a fresh perspective on what the pros do on a particular topic.Well written with a wealth of information. Everyone mix engineer should have one, student or otherwise!

Pretty Amazing! The tips, tricks, the techniques, the mindset, and best of all, lots of information you can put to use immediately. Highly recommended.This is the fourth book I've bought on the subject and by far the most useful in terms of demystifying the process and giving you a whole toolbox of techniques that are useful and effective. No filler or fat here, just meat. Worth its weight in gold...or maybe platinum. Been making CDs since 2002 and just flying by the seat of my pants but with this book under my belt, confident that my next release is going to be much more highly advanced and shockingly good. Buy with confidence!

I bought The Mixing Engineer's Handbook as an introduction to audio mixing, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed. The book provides a solid overview of mixing concepts and breaks them down in a way that’s easy to understand, even for beginners.What I really appreciate is how straightforward and simple the content is to read. It doesn’t overwhelm you with technical jargon, making it a great entry point for anyone new to mixing. The concepts are well-explained, and it covers everything from basic techniques to more advanced ideas.I’d highly recommend this book to anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of audio mixing. Whether you’re just starting out or want a refresher on core concepts, this book is an excellent resource.

I've been mixing (quite frustratingly) for several years now, after reading several books on the subject. However, this is the first book I've read that really breaks the process down in a way that is easily understood by a person with my experience. And the interviews of the studio professionals at the end are quite insightful and give the reader many helpful perspectives on the mixing process. Terrific read, highly recommend!!

I'm just starting to mix in the box and this book has really given me a jump start. I've been uncertain about how the pros use various pieces of equipment and this book gives a real solid foundation. I know too that as I mix more for myself I will be referring to this book over and over. I also know it will help me feel more confident about mixing for others.

This is a great book for beginning and intermediate audio nerds (like me) who want to learn more and have some great reference material while mixing. I haven't finished reading it through completely but I'm already impressed with the detail and organization of the material. highly recommended for others who want a better understanding of mixing and all of its elements.

Found it to be very informative. Some of the stuff I already knew, but the author has a way of introducing the new information in a fairly easy way to understand. I would definitely recommend this to any beginner who wants to learn mixing and mastering.