Audio And Recording For Everyone

"I found the journal at work. Well, I don't know if you'd call it work, but that's where I found it. It's the lost journal of Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest inventors and visionaries ever. Before he died in 1943, he kept a notebook filled with spectacular claims and outrageous plans. One of these plans was for an "Interdimensional Transfer Apparatus"--That allowed someone (in this case me and my friend Pete) to travel to other versions of the infinite dimensions that make up the multiverse. Crazy, right? But that's just where the crazy starts." [back cover].

By reading this book on audio, individuals will learn how to create a truly quality sound within their final audio mix. Individuals will also discover everything required to become an accomplished audio wage earner. Its a practical information book on audio that takes the mystery out of audio recording studios, audio reinforcement, and room acoustics issues. Explained in detail are also many problems individuals will encounter in practical recording sessions and how to overcome issues. The purpose of this audio awareness guidebook is to guide individuals to become a respectable recording studio technician, managing live sound for their band and having a better understanding of audio.

Working as a recording engineer presents challenges from every direction of your project. From using microphones to deciding on EQ settings, choosing outboard gear to understanding how, when and why to process your signal, the seemingly never-ending choices can be very confusing. Professional Audio's bestselling author Bobby Owsinski (The Mixing Engineer's Handbook, The Mastering Engineer's Handbook) takes you into the tracking process for all manner of instruments and vocals-- providing you with the knowledge and skill to make sense of the many choices you have in any given project. From acoustic to electronic instruments, mic placement to EQ settings, everything you need to know to capture professionally recorded audio tracks is in this guide.

Audio recordings are the calling card with which musicians share and promote their work so a knowledge of recording techniques and technologies is essential to the 21st century musician. Recording On a Budget provides a comprehensive introduction to the recording arts from a budget-conscious perspective. Written by a professional musician and educator, this book is ideal for musicians, educators, music students, songwriters and hobbyists. A central theme of the book is that it is possible to make quality recordings with a modest selection of recording tools. Chapters cover the selection and use of all of the components of a project studio including microphones, mixer, computer, digital audio workstation software, and signal processors. Additional chapters provide a solid foundation in acoustics, audio recording, podcasting, mixing and mastering. The final chapter of the book features do-it-yourself projects that can be completed with a modest selection of tools. Most musicians have developed their ears to a high level so a special focus is placed on the development of recording technique through experimentation and the application of critical listening skills. The book is supported by an online resource of nearly 250 audio excerpts detailing all of the primary topics of the book. Recording on a Budget is ideal for: ? Musicians who are interested in recording a quality CD or demo ? Choir, orchestra, and band directors who want to record vocal or instrumental ensemble ? Student performers and composers who wish to record a performance or produce their own music ? Bands interested in recording live concerts or recording an album in a home studio ? Videographers interested in recording location sound, voice-overs or music ? Songwriters who wish to produce a quality demo ? Podcasters and ALL who want to make quality recordings without spending fortunes on equipment. Readers will learn ? to cut budget corners without sacrificing audio quality ? to choose the right microphone for the job (and where to place it) ? to assemble an equipment rack, mixing desk, and speakers stand ? to avoid common mistakes ? And to be creative and have fun with recording technology Visit the companion website at www.oup.com/us/recordingonabudget for free selection of sample recordings!