Mixing Audio

Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices, and Tools is a vital read for anyone wanting to succeed in the field of mixing?covering the entire mixing process, from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques.

Packed full of photos, graphs, diagrams, and audio samples, it teaches the importance of a mixing vision, how to craft and evaluate your mix, and then take it a step further. Mixing Audio describes the theory, the tools, and how these are put into practice while creating mixes. The companion website, featuring over 2,000 audio samples as well as Multitrack Audio Sessions, is a perfect complement to the book.

The new edition includes:

• An extension of the discussion on mastering which now includes the loudness war, LUFS targets, and DIY mastering


• Updated figures and illustrations throughout


• A new section covering console emulation

"Roey Izhaki has put together a text complete with the history, background, tools and techniques needed to develop a solid foundation in the art of mixing audio. His easy-to-read explanations of the various techniques he employs along with the included audio examples will serve someone new to mixing or that seasoned professional looking for a refresher."

Keith A. Umbach, Associate Professor of Music, Prince George?s Community College, USA

"In Mixing Audio, the reader can find a good guide to learn how to do their mixings from scratch, learning everything you can need to carry out professional mixings from basic audio concepts to awesome equipment handling tricks, and even interesting practical examples!"

José A. Ballesteros, Associate Professor, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain