Mix With The Masters – Michael Brauer Mixing ‘This House is not For Sale’ by Bon Jovi

Join us at the legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York City to learn from iconic mixing engineer Michael Brauer! In this episode of “Inside the Track,” we take an in-depth look at Bon Jovi’s 2016 rock single, “This House Is Not for Sale.”

Brauer listens to and comments on a high-quality preliminary mix provided by producer and guitarist John Shanks, then discusses potential improvements. Using an SSL 9000 J Series console, he demonstrates his hybrid approach to processing drums, bass, guitars, piano, pads, and vocals, explains in detail his “ABCD” multichannel routing pattern, and demonstrates his master chain settings.

Michael also covers pre-compression signal levels, automation, overall mix dynamics, artist feedback, and many other aspects of professional mixing.