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Before I read this book, all I knew was which end was the business end of a microphone. The author (thankfully) wrote this book with beginners in mind. It was very well written and it didn't put me to sleep. Considering the subject matter, I consider that quite an accomplishment. He starts with the basic theory of how a microphone works and builds from there. He never left me in the dust with technical jargon. He doesn't preach or insist on his way as THE way to use microphones. Instead, he explains ways to possibly use microphones to achieve the sounds you (the recordist) are trying for. Great beginning book for a curiculum in recording engineering or as a reference when building a home studio. 2 thumbs way, way up!!
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everything you need to know about recording and mics,
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This review is from: The Home Studio Guide to Microphones (Paperback)
This book gives you everything about mics from how sound works to buying mics for all the best prices. Have mic recording techniques for electric and acoustic guitar, drums, woodwinds, pianos and any other instrument you can think of. Great for people starting out or those who just need some flavoring.
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Solid, easily accessible information,
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A terrific book that we rely on here at Mercy College. Basically the book is broken up into three sections: In the first, Alldrin talks about microphone operational principles. You'll find lots of useful information about microphone design, how directional mics work, how to understand micropone specifications, an so forth. In the second section, he covers issues regarding Microphone Apllications, such as placement techniques and stereo miking. There are several short 2-4 page "chapters" that focus on miking particular instruments in various ways. As with all of the sections of the book, these chapters are well-illustrated and easy to follow. The final section discusses the characteristics of specific common microphones. A "buyer's guide" groups mics into price categories such as Mics under $500, Mics from $500 to $1000, etc.. Each mic is featured with a photo and specifications, making this section a great way for a beginner to become acquainted with what's out there. My students have responded positively to this book as a text. It's also a good model of HOW a music technology book should be written. If you are interested in learning about microphones, you won't regret picking this book up. Stephen B. Ward
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Any discussion of microphones would be incomplete without examining the basics of how sound works. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
inic placement, pair miking, pickup pattern, directional mit, directional mics, mics offer, stereo miking, boundary mic, room mics, ribbon mics, contact mics, mit placement, condenser mit, condenser mics, delay cues, dynamic mics, presence boost, contact mit, multiple mics, miking techniques, room ambience, mic placement, mic position, stereo spread, coincident pair Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Any discussion of microphones would be incomplete without examining the basics of how sound works. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
inic placement, pair miking, pickup pattern, directional mit, directional mics, mics offer, stereo miking, boundary mic, room mics, ribbon mics, contact mics, mit placement, condenser mit, condenser mics, delay cues, dynamic mics, presence boost, contact mit, multiple mics, miking techniques, room ambience, mic placement, mic position, stereo spread, coincident pair Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Microtech Gefell, Courtesy Neumann, Courtesy Audio-Technica, Courtesy Shure Bros, Groove Tubes, Decibels Per Division, Studio Technik New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Stereo Microphone Techniques by Bruce Bartlett in Back Matter
- The Use of Microphones (Media Manuals) by Alec Nisbett in Back Matter
- Critical Listening and Auditory Perception (Mix Pro Audio Series) by F. Alton Everest in Back Matter
- Microphone Engineering Handbook by Michael Gayford in Back Matter
- Modern Recording Techniques, Sixth Edition by David Miles Huber in Back Matter
- How to Do a Demo-Quality Recording in Your Bedroom (Teach Master) by Peter Lawrence Alexander in Front Matter, and page 240
- Getting a Bigger Sound: Pickups and Microphones for Your Musical Instrument by Bart Hopkin in Back Matter
- FabJob Guide to Become a Pop Star by Kathy Baylor on page 192
- The Complete Singer-Songwriter: A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording and Business by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers in Back Matter
- Digital Audio Workstation by Colby N. Leider on page 337
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