Produktinformation

• Amazon-Verkaufsrang: #29375 in Bücher
• Veröffentlicht am: 2007-11-11
• Abmessungen: .95" h x 9.40" b x 8.48" l, 1.80 Pfund
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• 352 Seiten

Pressestimmen
"If you record, you need this book. Arguably the most clearly written single source of essential audio information available, Katz populates its 335 very readable pages with fascinating insights, expert testimony, myth-debunking facts, practical techniques, and strong opinions. Ostensibly about mastering, this book goes way beyond its primary subject and covers so much critical information that it should be required reading for anyone who presses 'Record.'"--GuitarPlayer.com

Kurzbeschreibung
Mastering Audio explains leading-edge audio concepts in an easy-to-grasp, holistic manner, including an ear-opening investigation of the mysteries of jitter, dither and wordlengths, high sample rates, distortion, headroom, monitor calibration, metering, depth perception, compression and expansion, equipment interconnection and much more. Mastering Audio is for everyone who wants to increase their mastery of digital and analog audio: musicians, producers, A&R, mastering, recording and mixing engineers, and students.

Synopsis
Written by an award winning, highly respected professional, "Mastering Audio" gives you a thorough introduction to the unique procedures and technical issues involved in mastering. Suitable for all levels of students and professionals, it is ideal for anyone who wants to increase their mastery of digital and analog audio: musicians, producers, A&R, mastering, recording and mixing engineers. Fully updated to cover the latest technologies, "Mastering Audio" discusses audio philosophy and art: sequencing, leveling, processing; how to make a record album radio-ready; mixing as it relates to mastering.Divided into 5 parts, the book begins with the basics - monitoring, mastering techniques, useful tutorials and the fundamentals of dithering and decibels and moves on to more advanced concepts - jitter and clocking, monitor collaboration as well as multi channel audio, miking and acoustics. Leading-edge audio concepts are explained in an easy-to-grasp holistic style. Including practical tips and real world experiences, Bob Katz explains the technical detail of the subject in his informative and humorous style.

It is written by a well respected engineer who has engineered albums which have won the Grammy. It provides you with information on the latest techniques and processes used in mastering. It covers equipment, training and the business of mastering and answers all the frequently asked questions.