Studio Recording Procedures [Paperback]

Michael Shea (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071422722 | ISBN-13: 978-0071422727 | Publication Date: April 30, 2005 | Edition: 1

The prices of recording equipment continue to drop dramatically, giving musicians and sound engineers increasing opportunities to make quality-level recordings. The Ultimate Guide to Music Recording takes a unique approach to this growing market, giving readers two books in one: a concise, tutorial audio engineering text in Part One, and then a ‘cut to the chase’, how to record any instrument fast guide in Part Two. By carefully cross-referencing these sections, industry vet Shea has created the ultimate recording resource: a textbook where you can see immediately how basic principles are utilized in the studio, and a “how-to” guide that comes complete with all the background technical material one could need – particularly when things don’t turn out as planned. Covering the basics of studio recording technology, recording techniques for every major class of instrument, and a masterclass on mixing, this is the most complete guide to music recording ever written.

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From the Back Cover

HIT FACTORY RECORDING ENGINEER MIKE SHEA REVEALS THE SECRETS OF INCREDIBLE SOUND
Only this unique guide teaches all the pros' secret techniques for creating amazing sound in the recording studio. This unique text brings recording studio equipment to life -- and shows you how to use it to create high-quality recordings, whether you are a stark amateur or a newbie pro.

ACHIEVE PROFESSIONAL RESULTS
This user-friendly masterclass in music recording is a must for anyone who wants to learn the art and craft -- both the fundamentals of recordings and the veteran's tips and tricks -- of capturing the best sound for every kind of instrument and voice. Studio Recording Procedures: How to Record Any Instrument features an expert breakdown of principles of sound theory and studio technology and techniques -- plus practical details about every major instrument type and a crash course in sound mixing.

THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO MUSIC RECORDING
In Studio Recording Procedures, hit-maker Mike Shea holds nothing back. He lets you in on the tricks of the trade, ensuring that you'll get not only better results behind the boards and in the studio. You'll learn to:

• Handle studio equipment like a pro
• Troubleshoot and repair recording equipment
• Set up and mike every instrument from an electric guitar to a harpsichord
• Record any type of voice -- from single vocalist to large groups
• Get maximum performance from the equipment you have
• Understand at a gut level why some techniques work and some do not
• Apply insider tips and tricks from one of the top professionals in the music recording business

START RECORDING MUSIC LIKE A PRO TODAY!

About the Author

Mike Shea has been a leader in music recording for over 20 years. Staff Engineer at the Hit Factory in New York City in the mid-eighties when it was the leading, state-of-the-art recording facility in the world, he has built (and recorded in) numerous studios around the country. A writer for Pro Sound News, International Musician, Recording World, and The Record, he is former Technical Editor of Recording World. He teaches audio engineering at the Institute of Audio Research and lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 1 edition (April 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071422722
• ISBN-13: 978-0071422727
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,098,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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