{totalEditions, plural,
 =0 {# editions } 
 one {# edition }
 other {# editions }
 }
 {totalHoldingCount, plural,
 =0 {in # libraries} 
 one {in # library}
 other {in # libraries}
 }

This edition in {totalHoldingCount} libraries

{libraryName} added to favorite libraries

{libraryName} removed from favorite libraries

Better World Books

AbeBooks

VitalSource

Amazon

Select this title to view the detailed record for {title}

Added: {formattedDate}

New at the library

All ({x})

Fiction

Nonfiction

View access options

Access from your libraries

Borrow from {library}

{formattedDistance} away

Borrow

Borrow from {institution} near {location}

Access Online

Request this item via:

Get it from {institution}

Borrow from your library

Borrow from {institution}

Unable to find any access options. Search the library catalog.

Check out this item I found on https://worldcat.org

Look what I found on WorldCat.org

Cite list {title}

Cite

Cite {itemTitle}

Share {itemTitle}

Add {itemTitle} to a list

Share

Add to list

Share list {title}

Item shared from WorldCat.org

Edition

Publisher

View all Formats and Editions for {title}

Dissertation

View all formats and editions

Unable to find libraries on WorldCat with this item.

Access

ISSN

Cast

Language Notes

Notes

Genre

ISBN

Subjects

Medium of Performance

Event Notes

Reproduction Notes

Show less information

Series

Publication

Credits

Show more information

Performers

Additional Physical Form Entry

Click this link to view the DOI record {x}

Physical Description

OCLC Number / Unique Identifier

Target Audience

Numeric Designation of Musical Work

More Information

Cartographic Mathematical Data

We tailor your experience based on the order of your favorite libraries.

Drag or select a library from below to update the order

use the arrow up and down keys to change the order

{0}, order {1} in the list of {2} libraries

Unable to save libraries order. Please try again

To save changes to the library order, press Done

WorldCat.org

Preface Acknowledgements1 Music: Why We RecordIncreasing Your Involvement in MusicDifferent Ways of ListeningWhy Record?2 The Recording ProcessTypes of RecordingPros and Cons of Each Method Recording the Mixes 3 Sound, Signals, and Studio AcousticsSound Wave CreationCharacteristics of Sound WavesBehavior of Sound in RoomsHow to Tame Echoes and ReverbMaking a Quieter StudioSignal Characteristics of Audio Devices 4 Equipping Your Studio Equipment Setting Up Your Studio Hum Prevention Reducing Radio Frequency Interference 5 MonitoringSpeaker RequirementsNearfield[tm] MonitorsPowered (Active) MonitorsThe Power AmplifierSpeaker Cables and PolarityControl-Room AcousticsSpeaker PlacementUsing the Monitors HeadphonesThe Cue SystemConclusion6 MicrophonesTransducer Types Polar PatternFrequency ResponseImpedance (Z)Maximum SPLSensitivitySelf-NoiseSignal-to-Noise RatioPolarityMicrophone TypesMicrophone SelectionMic AccessoriesSummary7 Microphone-Technique BasicsWhich Mic Should I Use? How Many Mics?How Close Should I Place the Mic?Where Should I Place the Mic?On-Surface TechniquesThe Three-to-One RuleOff-Axis ColorationStereo Mic Techniques8 Microphone TechniquesElectric GuitarElectric BassSynthesizer, Drum Machine, and Electric PianoLeslie Organ SpeakerDrum SetPercussionAcoustic GuitarSinger/GuitaristGrand PianoUpright PianoAcoustic BassBanjoMandolin, Dobro, Bouzouki, and Lap DulcimerHammered DulcimerFiddle (Violin)String SectionString QuartetBluegrass Band and Old-Time String BandHarpHornsSaxophoneWoodwindsHarmonica, Accordion, and BagpipeLead VocalBackground VocalsSpoken Word Choir and OrchestraSummary9 Effects and Signal ProcessorsSoftware Effects (Plug-Ins)EqualizerCompressorLimiterNoise GateDelay--Echo, Doubling, Chorus, and FlangingReverberationPreverbEnhancerOctave DividerHarmonizer Vocal ProcessorPitch CorrectionTube ProcessorRotary Speaker SimulatorAnalog Tape Simulator Spatial ProcessorMicrophone ModelerGuitar Amplifier ModelerDistortionDe-Click and De-NoiseSurround SoundMulti-effects ProcessorLooking BackSound-Quality Glossary10 Mixers and Mixing ConsolesStages of RecordingMixer Functions and FormatsAnalog MixerDigital MixerSoftware MixerControl Surface11 Mixer OperationSession PreparationRecordingPlaybackOverdubbingPunching-InComposite TracksGetting More TracksDrum Replacement Mixdown SummaryAutomated MixingLo-Fi Recording: How to Trash Your Tracks12 Judging Sound Quality Classical versus Popular RecordingGood Sound in a Pop-Music RecordingGood Sound in a Classical-Music RecordingTraining Your HearingTroubleshooting Bad Sound13 Digital RecordingAnalog versus DigitalDigital Recording The Clock Digital Audio Signal FormatsDitherJitterDigital Transfers or Copies2-Track Digital RecordersMultitrack Digital RecordersBackup 14 Computer Recording Basic OperationThe ComputerAudio InterfacesDSP Card Analog Summing AmplifierRecording SoftwareOptimizing Your Computer for Multitrack Recording Using a DAWAudio for Video15 Session Procedures, Mastering, and CD BurningPreproduction Setting Up the StudioSetting Up the Control RoomSession OverviewRecordingOverdubbingBreaking DownMixdown MasteringTransferring the Mastered Program to CD-RMaster LogCopyrights and Royalties16 MIDI and LoopingMIDI Components Recording Music Made by Soft Synths"No sound" MIDI TroubleshootingRecording with a Keyboard WorkstationRecording with a Drum Machine and SynthUsing Effects Loop-Based Recording Summary17 On-Location Recording of Popular MusicRecord Off the BoardRecord with Mics and a Portable Digital RecorderRecord with a 4-Tracker Connect the PA Mixer Insert Sends to a Recording MixerSplitting the Mic SignalsMultitrack Recording in a TruckPreparing for the SessionPreparing for Easier SetupAt the Session: SetupMic TechniquesSound Check and RecordingTeardown18 On-Location Recording of Classical MusicEquipment Selecting a VenueSession SetupMicrophone PlacementSetting LevelsRecording a ConcertEditing19 Web Audio and Online CollaborationStreaming versus DownloadingData Compression Web-Related Audio FilesWhat You NeedHow to Upload Compressed Audio FilesPutting Your Music On Your WebsiteCollaborating by Sharing FilesFinding Studio Musicians, Producers and EngineersA dB or Not dBDefinitionsSound Pressure LevelSignal LevelThe VU Meter, Zero VU, and Peak IndicatorsBalanced versus Unbalanced EquipmentInterfacing Balanced and Unbalanced EquipmentMicrophone SensitivityB Optimizing Your Computer for Multitrack Recording Speeding Up Your Hard DriveIncreasing Processing SpeedPreventing InterruptionsSetting the Buffer SizeMinimizing LatencyOther TipsWindows Vista and Windows 7Optimizing MacIntosh for Multitrack RecordingC ImpedanceWhat is Impedance?I'm connecting two audio devices. Is it important to match their impedances? What if I don't?What about microphone impedance?I'm connecting a mic to a mixer. Is impedance a consideration?Should I consider impedance when I connect two line-level devices?Can I connect one source to two or more loads?Can I connect two or more sources to one input?SummaryD Phantom Power ExplainedDefinitionUsing a Stand-Alone SupplyCautions for UseDC BiasE Where to Learn More Books and VideosRecording MagazinesPro Audio MagazinesConsumer Audio MagazinesGuides, Brochures, and Other LiteratureGuides to Recording SchoolsThe Internet Recording Equipment CatalogsExperienceStarting a Career as a Recording EngineerGlossary

This hands-on, practical guide covers all aspects of recording, perfect for beginning and intermediate recording engineers, producers, musicians, and audio enthusiasts. Filled with tips and shortcuts, this book gives advice on equipping a home studio (both low-budget and advanced), suggestions for set-up, acoustics, choosing monitors

Practical recording techniques : the step-by-step approach to professional audio recording