An excellent, comprehensive, and contemporary primer for those interested in becoming sound recordists or mixers. John J. Murphy’s <i>Production Sound Mixing</i> guides you through all you need to know to understand sound recording and technique.
Bill Linsman, Associate Professor of Film and Television, Boston University, USA, and Former Professional Sound Recordist and Mixer
Full of detailed, specific, practical knowledge as well as tips that only pros can teach, <i>Production Sound Mixing </i>is a valuable resource with a relaxed, readable style. With professional—but not overly technical—insights, John M. Murphy covers the physics of sound, equipment, work practice, and troubleshooting for faculty, students, and amateurs in sound production.
Peter Kiwitt, Assistant Professor, School of Film and Animation, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA, and Direcor Member of the Directors Guild of America
I've waited years for this book: it is far and away the most useful book on production audio for first-time students that I've encountered.
Piers Storey, University of Suffolk, UK
Comprehensive guide to the theory, technology and working practices involved in capturing location sound. With plenty of diagrams and an accessible style, this will be of huge value to Film sound students and aspiring professionals.
Simon Waite, Staffordshire University