Hi Michael, Considering the extensive number of compressors/limiters you have in your arsenal, I was curious if there are any...

zboy2854

Michael: Thanks for taking the time to moderate this forum. I've always been curious about what the record company wants as a...

Exmun

Good evening Michael, a real pleasure to have this opportunity. I never thought I would post but after really feeling how we...

Sanchez

Hi Michael, how do you get a nice fat bass to sit right in a mix without having boomy resanant notes, It is a constant...

keep it reel

In your experience, the majority of the time, who actually attends the mix sessions? Is the producer always present? what...

GlassPrisoner79

Hi Michael, How difficult is it for you to get in the right mindset at the very start of a project? Do you start and never...

Local 47

Hi Michael, what is your policy on tuning lead vocals when mixing? If you do tune them, is that something you do...

Football

Hey Mike, Your Coldplay mixes are very inspiring...so radio, yet so vintage-y at the same time. Have you ever had mixes...

audiomichael

Hi Michael, I'm loving all the info you're sharing here with us but whenever I go to tell somebody that you're guest moderating...

Prickstein

I assume your method of compressing and EQing piano for that shimmering Elton John sound is for real pianos... do you ever...

JP11

Hey Michael! Do you usually use all four outputs on your FS-1? Any tips for it's usage as it seems to get outahand and...

alnico

i read that you use delays a lot more than reverbs but on the few records that i own that you mixed i never really noticed much...

joninc

Michael, great to see you helping out everyone here and passing the torch of knowledge. I have know Michael for many years, I...

stereomixer

Like everyone else, thanks for taking time to do this! I noticed on your discography that your mixes range from new/current...

Paul Vnuk Jr.

Hi Michael, I noticed in your racks of gear you have a Behringer Edison unit. I was wondering if you could share how and...

zboy2854

I would like to thank you for taking your time on this forum, It has been quite informative and entertaining at the same time....

David Lee

Hi Michael. Thanks again for hanging with us, great to have you here! Okay I think this might be an add on to Jules...

not_so_new

A place to put your recations to Michael B's tips No questions... Nothing that needs a responce Just comments...! ...

Jules

Greetings Michael, Do you have a typical default send effects set up that you use? What have you been using on your send...

Shan

Hey Michael, Firstly, Thanks for taking the time here on Gearslutz!! Much Appreciated!! kfhkh My question: Do you ever...

84K

Do you ever think, I BET that vocal was a U67 into a LA2a! or That's an API pre on the snare or I am a monkey's...

Jules

Hey Michael, Love your work and words of wisdom... very inspiring! I thought the Athlete album you mixed was awesome. Anyway...

matt f

How much do you tune to your body's clues, responses, when mixing? Do you remain alert for toe-tapping, goosebumps etc.. Do...

Renie

So say some new piece of gear makes its way into the studio--how much time/effort is involved with learning it: seeing where the...

ttauri

In a previous post you say of your assistant, "He had been up all night getting my session finished..." How much...

robdarling

Dear Michael, It is an incredible honor having you here. Can you please comment on how you deal with the issue of points in...

supersonic

Does multibuss compression work on everything? Will you ever go back to stereo mixing? Thanks kfhkh

Jules

Hey Michael, in one of your posts you mention you use pheonix, autotune, echofarm and sans amp for your plugin's in the mix....

beatzz

Many guys today mix in the box (in DAW software) For me it's not a matter of choice. That's what I have at the moment and I wish...

papiel

Hi Michael, In one of your interviews / articles, you mention that you attach devices that record the g-force exerted on your...

Thermionic

Hi Michael, Thanks for doing this!! Do you often use sidechain compression, if so when do you use it? All the...

epicentre

Hi Michael! Thanx again for coming ( doing that "we're not worthy scene from Waynes World!") I take it that now...

Wiggy Neve Slut

First of all, thanks a lot for your time on this forum Michael, it's been a great time reading your posts! As a mixer, you're...

Tom VDH

Michael, is there a general approach that you have when starting a mix? Do you start with the drums? Build up everything around...

Shawn1272

Thank you for sharing all your experience, it's very interesting. kfhkh I'm curious about your settings on the compressors on...

gainreduction

Hi Michael, What is your approach to Hi-Pass filtering when it comes to the sub-harmonic stuff? Do you filter out anything in...

toddro

Hello Michael, 2 questions. What is your view about using a reference track to help dial in a mix? Have you used a reference...

hgen

Hi Michael, thanks for taking time to contribute your knowledge and experience to this forum. I was wondering when you decide...

JohnDavisNYC

When do you decide to use drum replacement, if ever? When the drums sounds just aren't good enough or... ...maybe as a...

Lee Knight

Hi Michael, I'm always amazed by the speed some people mix with. Obviously a lot of experience comes into play, but how do you...

aevan

My studio buddy and I have been listening to the track you mixed on Marilion´s "afraid of the sunlight" ... the song...

Jose Mrochek

Michael, How did you get your first "high profile" session? After that, did your "high profile" work come...

djui5

Hey Michael, I read the article on your multi-compression technique. Very interesting... My question is: If you send things...

syra

Thanks so much for your time here! Huge wisdom you're imparting! To the point (question): With your multibuss setup, if you...

mixboy bob

Hi Michael, A few of questions if u don't mind ... 1. Do your recalls sound exactly the same when you come back to them...

mac black

Hi Michael, A few quickie questions from a fellow J series user in Paris, France... 1. Do you like to use the console...

monrock halo

O.K., so if one of your assistants is getting ready to 'leave the nest,' what would be a typical scenario & strategy? -- ...

Gregg Sartiano

What type of sessions were going on at MEDIA SOUND, NYC when you worked there?I always wonderd about the MEDIA SOUND/POWER...

audioez

Michael, I noticed you credit "mixed by Michael H. Brauer for MHB Productions Inc." What exactly is the difference...

Drumsound

Hi Michael, First off, another thanks for the wealth of information you've been kind enough to take the time to share with...

De chromium cob