With more than 160 minutes of video in Volume I and over 180 minutes of video on Volume II, Internal Mixing covers tried and tested methods for achieving that often elusive sound known from professionally produced CDs and DVDs. Covering a huge range of issues surrounding mixes, Internal Mixing offers valuable insights into topics such as native and DSP-based plug-ins, the concepts behind positioning instruments and voices within a three dimensional sound field, frequency spaces, optimized mixing workflow and much, much more.

Contents of Vol. I

Defining the objective of the mix
The three dimensions
Tips for delivering the mix master to the mastering studio
More bits sound better!
The systematic approach - clarity and a good workflow for the mix
Working with groups
Compressing groups to save CPU and increase sound power
EQing groups to save resources and create "space"
Handling groups: What do I control via groups, and what via tracks?
Workflow overview
Summary of panning rules
Preventing phase interference
Breakdown of the frequency bands and their principle zones
Mixing a tight bass range
EQ basic rules
Common basic parameters of compressors and their use
Minimum System Requirements for the DVD-ROM:

DVD Drive
Quicktime 7
Windows XP Home or Pro
Mac OS X 10.4
2 GHz Processor or Faster (PC)
1.67 GHz Processor or Faster (Power Mac)