Chapter 1 A Basic Overview of the Recording Process
DOI: 10.4324/9781315696331-1
Welcome to the brave new world of 21st-century recording! This book will show you an overview of current recording technology, help you choose the equipment that best suits your needs, and guide you in using it to create great recordings. And it will explain the technical jargon in plain English.
As a recording engineer, you are a key player. Your skills help artists realize their visions in sound. Your miking techniques capture the vibrancy of the performance, whether it’s the shimmering overtones of a string quartet or the sonic assault of an electric blues band. Your “post” work in the studio—adding effects, tweaking levels, etc.—will take the raw material ...
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