Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (992 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240818962 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 408 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Completely rewritten and organized to address changes that will continue to influence the audio world, this third edition includes several new chapters addressing the influence of loudness measurement and assessment and provides explanation of how mastering engineers must integrate loudness measurement and PLR assessment in their mastering techniques. The book’s new approach is especially suitable to accompany a one- or two-term course in audio and mastering. First covering practical techniques and basic theory, this industry classicalso addresses advanced theory and practice. Completely reorganized to focus on workflow, this third edition details mastering by providing a step-by-step approach to the process. Including practical tips and real world experiences, Bob Katz explains the technical
Bob has written numerous articles and reviews for audio and computer publications as well as the digido website. Receiving many nominations, three of Bob’s recordings have garnered the prestigious Grammy™ award, and his work has been praised in publications such as Stereo Review, Audio, and Stereophile. Katz’s processors and support gear, including patented inventions K-Stereo and K-Surround, are in use at mastering studios worldwide
arkman said Extraordinary book for people who want to learn from a pro about how top quality recordings are made. This is a terrific book if you know what you're getting. Want to know what top mastering pros worry about? This book will tell you. Want to know what the mixdown engineer should worry about and what should be done when mastering? That's here. Want to know what jitter is, what signal levels are appropriate for various purposes, this book will tell you why as well as how. Want to know how a professional builds and tunes his or her multi-hundred thousand dollar studio, that's here too. This book will not directly tell you how to bui. The best book on mastering just got better, again. James M. Hewitt What can I say, this is the 3rd time I have purchased this book and it just keeps getting better and more up to date. Bob is the guru of audio mastering without a doubt, and his technical information is well worth reading for all stripes of audio engineers, not just those with designs on mastering. There are tidbits throughout, so you don't have to read it cover to cover, just open a section and get up to speed quickly.. Essential Guide to Mastering Scott A. Trowbridge This guy is the guru. Really illuminated my technique. This is much more on understanding the function of different mastering processes, the reasons, the techniques, the technology, than any particular equipment.
"Within the pages of the outstanding third edition of his book Mastering Audio: Tile Art and the Science, Katz not only demystifies the subject of mastering in a logical, well-organized way, but he has created a resource that will be equally of interest to pros and beginners … The book examines topics that are important in every stage of the recording process, such as properly dealing with dynamics and monitoring, or understanding dither and jitter. I really like the layout and updated info you put in the book."- Glenn Bucci, Revelation Sound Studio"Aimed at intermediate to advanced users, what sets this book apart is the libe