Audio Engineering 101: A Beginner's Guide to Music Production

by Tim Dittmar

Overview

Practical, concise, and approachable, the third edition of Audio Engineering 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Music Production offers readers an extensive introduction to audio engineering and music production.

Featuring step-by-step breakdowns and interviews with active professionals, the book covers waveform characteristics, EQ, signal flow, acoustics, and signal processors, as well as often overlooked topics such as internships, people skills, and job opportunities in the industry. This updated edition includes answers to common questions from audio engineering students by a diverse range of professionals, as well as a more extensive chapter discussing microphones. QR codes are included throughout the book, providing readers with instant access to video and audio clips to aid in the comprehension of the material.

Filled with practical advice for navigating a mysterious and confusing industry, and supported by extensive audio and video resources, Audio Engineering 101 is the go-to guide for students and audio engineers looking to succeed in the recording world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317210153
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/16/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	254
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Tim Dittmar is a musician, songwriter, audio engineer, producer, and educator. Tim began his professional audio career in the late 80s at Cedar Creek Studio in Austin, TX. He has been a full-time faculty member and served as the department chair at Austin Community College, USA, since 2000 for Audio Technology & Industry (ATI).

Table of Contents

1. What Is Sound? Seven Important Characteristics  2. How to Listen. Remember When Your Parents Told You to Listen? Well, You Should Have Listened!  3. EQ Points of Interest. Frequencies Made Easy  4. Mixing Consoles. So Many Knobs, So Little Time  5. Signal Flow. The Keys to Directing Audio Traffic  6. Microphone Guide and Their Uses. Hey, Is This Thing On?  7. Signal Processors. Toys You Could Play With for Days!  8. Studio Session Procedures. How a Recording Session Happens and in What Order  9. Basic Acoustics. How to Make Your Recording Space Sound Better  10. The History of Audio. It Helps to Know Where You Came From  11. People Skills. Recording Isn’t All Technical!  12. Now That I Am Dangerous, Should I Get an Internship?  13. Jobs. What Can I Do With These Skills?  14. FAQs. Hear It From the Pros

Editorial Reviews

"This beginner's guide to audio engineering presents a clear overview of the science and art of sound recording and provides readers with foundational information for getting started in audio engineering. Beginning with a discussion of sound and general recording principles, the work covers topics such as microphones, mixing consoles, signal processors, and signal flow, as well as studio session procedures and optimization. Chapters include illustrations, tips, and checklists, and the text includes an additional section with questions and answers from industry professionals."—Reference and Research Book News

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