recording and reproducing

"Includes a complete overview of recording as it's done by most musicians and producers today--in the home studio ... [Describes] everything from how microphones work to specific techniques for recording drums, individual instruments, vocals, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses basic techniques to producing music in a studio setting.

Explores the science and technology of sound from sound effects in video games and movies to concerts at stadiums.

A clever resource for the ever-growing home recording market. The revised edition is updated with a greater focus on digital recording techniques, the most powerful tools available to the home recordist. There are chapters devoted to instrument recording, humanizing drum patterns, mixing with plug-ins and virtual consoles, and a new section on using digital audio skills. And since, many true "Guerrillas" still record to analog tape, we have retained the best of that world. This edition features many more graphics than in the original edition, further enforcing Guerrilla Home Recording's reputation as the most readable, user-frienly recording title on the market.

Movies, television, music, and more owe much of their success to sound engineers. These technicians record, produce, even alter, almost everything we hear today. Look inside to explore the cool career of a sound engineer. (from back cover).

Provides a comprehensive introduction to recording music in the home and includes discussions on equipment, optimum room set-ups, and microphone placement.

Introduces modern methods of recreating and broadcasting sound and provides a detailed look at various pieces of audio equipment such as loudspeakers and headphones.

An exploration of iPod and MP3 players that provides information on their development and discusses their popularity, file-sharing, podcasts, vodcasts, audiobooks, and related technology.