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Audio Engineering 101, 2nd Edition

by Tim Dittmar

October 2017

Beginner to intermediate

254 pages

7h 28m

English

Routledge

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What is Sound?Seven Characteristics of SoundOther Periodic Waveform TypesNoiseAnalog and Digital AudioNote

How the Ear WorksEar Training Tools and Techniques
Equalization (EQ) and FrequencyGeneral EQ AreasEQ POints of InterestAdjectives: Speaking about Audio using Plain English
The Mixing ConsoleOther Console FunctionsIntroduction to Mixing
Signal FlowApplying Signal Flow
Microphone BasicsMicrophone PlacementMicrophone Guide and Uses
What are Signal Processors?Controlling Dynamic RangeCreating Sound FX500 SeriesPlug-ins versus the Real Deal
Seven Stages of RecordingFour Questions to Ask Before You Record a Band
Basic Acoustic TermsDealing with AcousticsDiy Projects
Audio HistoryThe Pros and Cons of AnalogThe Pros and Cons of DigitalComputers and Audio
No Knobs or Faders RequiredWord of MouthVibeWhat About my Opinion?The Insecure ArtistPatienceCommunication SkillsSong StructureBody LanguageScheduling, Time Management, and Organizational SkillsHow to Meet People to Record
The Value of a Good InternshipQ & AInternships Dos & Don’tsGet It?Audio Schools, Colleges, Universities
Live Sound EngineerRecording Studio EngineerAssistant EngineerMastering EngineerPost-ProductionAudio for GamesRadio Production EngineerProducerProducer: Hip-Hop/EdmLive DJMusic and Equipment SalesEquipment Maintenance and RepairDiy ElectronicsThe Home StudioTake a Business or Accounting ClassTips for SuccessShow me the Money
GearSkillsIndustry InsightsIt Takes Time but it’s Worth It!

Overview

Practical, concise, and approachable this second edition covers everything aspiring audio engineers need to know to make it in the recording industry, from the characteristics of sound to microphones, analog versus digital recording, EQ/compression, mixing, mastering, and career skills.