Thanks for everyone's reply, especially those giving some hope of
obtaining useful information. I can understand some of the other
reactions, I probably am over-reacting.
Still it's frustrating that I come across plenty of good info on the
technical side of things, but very little serious information on
essentials like mixing technique's and mic placement. I want to use
the equipment, not built it. Indeed, I am not really interested how
the power supply of my compressor works.

Would have been great to get a job in a decent studio and have an old
master show you all he's learnt!! I'll have to settle on hunting down
back issues of magazines that hopefully have more professional content
then the ones I'm acquainted with like SoundOnSound, Mix magazine and
so (thanks for the tip Mike).

Apart from learning in practise, I also enjoy studying a bit and
learning from others. But there is nothing to read. All the books I've
seen carry the same very basic home recording info. Well, maybe some
tips I got prove to be good. Hope so.

Thanks& best wishes,

Ignace