Synopses & Reviews
"Inside the Recording Studio" is the book that all audio engineers as well as aspiring and professional musicians want to have in their studios. This book provides a clear view of the technology, science, and art that exists in the creation, recording, mixing, and mastering of an audio recording. With enough detail for advanced readers, this book is written in a style that is accessible to beginners also. You'll examine the recording process from start to finish, covering every step in detail. Starting with the nature of sound and how we perceive it, this book progresses to capturing, manipulating, and distributing that sound. It addresses the technical issues through practical examples, finding the right balance between pure theory and its application in the real world. While many other books cover the large analog-style studio facilities and old-school studios, this one includes a thorough examination of the digital technology used in most studios today, detailing both authoritatively yet from a pragmatic perspective. By building your knowledge step by step, the authors have made this book equally appropriate for use by self-learners or those in a structured recording arts curriculum.
Synopsis
Different from most, this book stays focused on the technology used in the majority of studios today in respect to digital technology rather than in the old-school studios. Addressing issues in technical terms while offering practical examples, it gives a clear view of the technology, science, and art that is involved in the creation, recording, mixing, mastering, and distribution of an audio recording. Inside the Recording Studio offers a solid, hands-on approach for professionals, musicians, and enthusiasts who want to know more about the recording studio and process.
About the Author
Robert Guérin has been teaching computer-assisted sound design for the past six years in Montreal. As a composer since 1990 and music enthusiast since 1976, he has created and taught courses in digital audio, computers and the music industry. Guérin holds a Bachelor of Arts in music and a Masters degree in Musical Writing Techniques from the University of Montreal. He has authored the following books from MuskaandLipman: "Cubase SX Power!" (1929685858), "Midi Power!" (1929685661), and "Cubase Power!" (1929685459). He has continued to contribute to Course Technology PTR's offerings with books such as "Cubase SX/SL 2 Power!" (1592002358), "Nuendo Power!" (1592003907), and the interactive CD-ROM, "Sound Forge CSi Starter" (1592005225).Brian Smithers is a classically-trained musician, conductor, and composer who has been performing and teaching music for more than twenty years. He has served as conductor of the world-famous Walt Disney World Band and has contributed articles to "Keyboard Magazine," 'MusicandComputers," and "Electronic Musician." An accomplished recording engineer, he founded a Web site that was for years the only sustained Internet resource for lap-top based music production. As Course Director of Audio Workstations and Advanced Audio Workstations at Full Sail Real World Education, Mr. Smithers coordinatews and guides the curriculum of one of the largest digital audio workstation lab environments in the world. He alsoteaches music technology at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. He is also the author of SONAR 3 Ignite! (1592001483) from Course Technology PTR.
Table of Contents
1. Sound Properties 2. How Sound Is Perceived 3. Acoustic Principals in Studios 4. Microphones 5. Microphone Appendages 6. Microphone Techniques 7. Rhythm Section Miking Techniques 8. Vocals and Instrumental Miking Techniques 9. Analog Recording 10. Digital Audio Recording 11. Introduction to Audio Processing 12. Dynamic Control 13. Mixing Consoles 14. Monitoring Methods and Automation 15. Recording Techniques 16. Cables and Connectors 17. Computers 18. Reverberation and Delays 19. Matching Mixing Styles with Music Styles 20. Controlling Sound Parameters 21. Mixing for Surround 22. Mastering