Sound Recording Practice

Published for the Association of Professional Recording Services, this book explains every link in the chain of professional sound recording. As well as the technical equipment, from microphones and mixers through to recording gear and manufacturing of CDs, the techniques used in studios for recording speech and music of all kinds are described. The book covers every aspect of sound recording, both technology and operational techniques, from the studio through to the final product. Each of the authors is an expert in his field. The book is both practical and up-to-date. This fourth edition has been comprehensively updated to take account of the many rapid advances in recording techniques, computer-controlled equipment, new digital recording formats, and the proliferation of consumer audio\video media. Radio and T.V. broadcasting are covered from the sound recording point of view, as are video and film.