Chris Manning is a multi-platinum engineer, mixer and producer. Over the last 22 years, Chris' musical efforts have contributed to sales of over 32 million albums worldwide. He works out of the San Francisco Bay Area, and Italy.

Salamander Sound is the name of Chris' music production company. Chris has worked with: Steve Lillywhite, Corrado Rustici, Bob Rock, Jerry Harrison, Neill King, Jack Blades, KC Porter, Ant Banks, Albhy Galuten, Jack Joseph Puig, Eric Thorngren, Mike Fraser, Arne Frager, Glen Kolotkin, Thom Wilson, Jason Carmer, John Siket. Chris has Mixed or Recorded for: Sony (US, Italy, Taiwan) Warner, Arista, Elektra, Virgin, Charisma, Hollywood, Sire, MCA, Chophouse, Milan, Pointblank, Priority, Fortune, MFLP, Popmafia, Wind Up, Eagle, Take Root and Epitaph.