Mix Bus
Definition
The stereo summing bus within a mix session where all tracks combine before reaching the final output or master chain. In most workflows, used interchangeably with "master bus."
In Simple Terms
Another name for the master bus—the final stereo output where everything in your session combines before bouncing to a file.
Sources & Verification
- Owsinski, B. — The Mixing Engineer's Handbook (4th ed.)Bobby Owsinski Media Group, 2017
- Izhaki, R. — Mixing Audio (3rd ed.)Focal Press, 2017
Last verified: 2026-05-05