Mastering Audio, Second Edition: The art and the science | 
|  | | | Title: | Mastering Audio, Second Edition: The art and the science | | Author: | Bob Katz | | Publisher: | Focal Press | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 01 October, 2007 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0240808371 / 9780240808376 | | List Price: | $39.95 | | You Save: | $3.99 | | Amazon Price: | $35.96 | |
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Product Description
Written by an award winning, highly respected professional, Mastering Audio gives you a thorough introduction to the unique procedures and technical issues involved in mastering.
Suitable for all levels of students and professionals, it is ideal for anyone who wants to increase their mastery of digital and analog audio: musicians, producers, A&R, mastering, recording and mixing engineers.
Fully updated to cover the latest technologies, Mastering Audio discusses audio philosophy and art: sequencing, leveling, processing; how to make a record album radio-ready; mixing as it reltes to mstering. Divided into 5 parts, the book begins with the basics - monitoring, mastering techniques, useful tutorials and the fundamentals of dithering and decibels and moves on to more advanced concepts - jitter and clocking, monitor collaboration as well as multi channel audio, miking and acoustics. Leading-edge audio concepts are explained in an easy-to-grasp holistic style.
Including practical tips and real world experiences, Bob Katz explains the technical detail of the subject in his informative and humorous style.
* Written by a well respected engineer who has engineered albums which have won the Grammy
* Provides you with information on the latest techniques and processes used in mastering
* Covers equipment, training and the business of mastering and answers all the frequently asked questions
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Customer Reviews:
• Amazing Book 02 May, 2008
As a college student who has gone through an intense recording program, and is now going into mastering as an internship, this book is amazing. Not only did it give me an idea of what I'm getting into at most mastering houses, but it gave me a head start in knowing what I might be doing there. Bob Katz's book is great for any student who has gone through at least three years of experience in an intense audio program. Less than that and you won't understand the book to it's full potential.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1I4D5QHRUT1YR
• Good Level Of Detail. 16 February, 2008
This book was exactly what I was looking for - a moderately technical and detailed reference. The only thing I don't like are the physical dimensions of the book.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2TFM4CKX74TBP
• Some Excellent Opinions And Hopefully Trend Changing. 29 June, 2008
After reading (no, devouring) Mastering Audio I had mostly good feelings and it is difficult for me to describe why it wasn't great. Bob Katz is absolutely spot on about the state of mastering in the past decade and that over compressing audio has ruined music. It is without a doubt required reading on the subject. But being that I do not have a state of the art mastering facility (lets be honest, how many of you do?) this book takes a high end view on a subject that has increasingly become a do-it-yourself reality. All in all this is very good book. If I were building a mastering studio it would be essential. If you are mastering your own stuff (for many valid reasons, some being: making sure it turns out right, cost effectiveness, furthering your own creativity) this book may leave you guessing or often times searching the internet for acronym definitions. This could be a good thing, it leaves us to make our own critical decisions based on a foundation. Time will tell if this edition becomes a 5-star classic. Or has it already?
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2AA404FVHW2BZ
• Mastering Audio 07 January, 2008
This was a gift for my son-in-law, who works in the computer sound industry and he was thrilled.
- Reviewed by customer ID: ADMTLH9IOJNC
• The Best Book On Mastering, And Why Recordings Sound Like They Do 03 March, 2008
I've seen no better book on how mastering works, all the elements, what they mean and what they do.
Moreover, anyone involved with recorded music should read this. The insights into why things sound as they do, how all the steps, processes, tools (plugins and hardware) work are invaluable. Engineers of any skill level will benefit. Musicians, home studio operators will benefit as well understanding how to prepare you projects for best chance of success, and how to best work with any engineering professional you choose to involve in your production process.
Highly recommended!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A27L48DJBBBINZ
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