Modern Recording Techniques
Sixth Edition
David Miles Huber
David Huber is a freelance recording engineer and consultant. He is a regular contributor for EQ magazine.
Robert A Runstein
Robert has worked as a performer, sound mixer, electronics technician, A & R specialist, record producer, chief engineer and technical direct of a studio.
Features & Benefits
- Learn from the resource that is used by more students, musicians and audio engineers than any other in the industry.
- International bestseller providing tips and techniques for getting the best results from both project and professional recording studios.
- The biggest edition yet - it is packed with new material, including surround sound and digital technology, as well as the latest career advice
- The companion website, www.modrec.com, provides even more resources and information.
Reviews
"If you're serious about recording - whether you're an amateur enthusiast, a student, a musician or an audio professional - you'll find this book an informative, in-depth, cover-to-cover read and a useful reference manual...an excellent read and a must-have reference book." - Music Tech magazine
"Modern Recording Techniques is in its sixth edition, which fact is a testament to the quality of the material on offer here...it's presented in a very user friendly way, with a plethora of illustrations of everything connected with recording. This way, the theory is broken down into easily digestible chunks. One of the best things in an already terrfic book is the range of DIY tutorials, where you are presented with practical examples of principles and how they work...Modern Recording Techniques has become the bible of recording for many engineers, and it's not difficult to see why. Always helpful, clear and friendly, learning has never been so easy or so much fun. An essential buy for all studio owners." - Music Mart magazine
Description
As the most popular and authoritative guide to recording available, Modern Recording Techniques provides everything you need to master the tools and day-to-day practice of music recording and production. The sixth edition has been expanded to cover the latest digital audio technology and features a new section on surround sound. For those who are just starting out or are looking for their next job in the industry, this edition also provides essential advice on career options and networking.
David Miles Huber’s approachable writing style, coupled with over 500 technical diagrams, screen shots and product illustrations, makes this an essential resource which you will want to refer to again and again.
Contents
Introduction; Sound and Hearing; Studio Acoustics and Design; Microphones - Design and Application; Analog Tape Recorder; Digital Audio Technology; MIDI; Multimedia; Synchronization; Amplifiers; Audio Production Console; Signal Processors; Noise Reduction
Monitoring; Product Manufacture; Studio session procedures; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow