Bob Kraushaar, born Robert Peter "Bob" Kraushaar in February 1962 in Ilford, Essex, is a renowned British record producer and engineer, specializing in mixing. Known in the industry as "Sonic Bob," Kraushaar has made significant contributions to pop music, having worked with an array of prominent British and international artists. His career began as a runner for the legendary producer Trevor Horn and progressed to tape-operating at Marcus Studios. He later returned to SARM Studios, where his skills in mixing flourished.

Kraushaar's first major success came with the band Johnny Hates Jazz, and he quickly became known for his work with artists under the ZTT label, including Propaganda and Art of Noise. His expertise was sought after for the production of numerous 12-inch singles, requiring alternative versions, many of which he mixed. Over the years, Kraushaar has worked with a diverse range of artists, including Paul McCartney, ABC, The Human League, Erasure, and the Pet Shop Boys, who have been one of his most frequent collaborators.

One of Kraushaar's notable achievements was his first UK No. 1 chart credit for production, recording, and mixing on Marc Almond and Gene Pitney's duet "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" in 1989. Beyond pop, he has also worked with harder-edged artists like Public Image Limited and Gang Of Four.

In addition to his work on albums and singles, Kraushaar has been involved in various projects, including mixing tracks for Erasure's Andy Bell, The Cinematics, and Shirley Bassey's album "Get the Party Started." His collaboration with Chuck Norman as NorthxNWest resulted in remixes and productions featured on Bassey's album.

Kraushaar's influence extends to dance music, evidenced by his work with the Cologne-based dance trio Blank & Jones, whose album "The Logic of Pleasure" charted in Germany. He also contributed to Apoptygma Berzerk's "Rocket Science" and mixed Kim Wilde's "Come Out and Play" in 2010. In 2011, he worked on Claudia Brücken's UK release and mixed the score for the Pet Shop Boys' ballet "The Most Incredible Thing."

Bob Kraushaar's extensive discography and his reputation as a mixing specialist highlight his significant impact on the music industry, making him a respected figure in the field of music production and engineering.