Recording on a Budget: How to Make Great Audio Recordings Without Breaking the Bank
Edstrom, Brent
ISBN 10: 0195390423 ISBN 13: 9780195390421
Published by Oxford University Press, 2010
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Audio recordings are the calling card with which musicians share and promote their work so a knowledge of recording techniques and technologies is essential to the 21st century musician. Recording On a Budget provides a comprehensive introduction to the recording arts from a budget-conscious perspective. Written by a professional musician and educator, this book is ideal for musicians, educators, music students, songwriters and hobbyists.
A central theme of the book is that it is possible to make quality recordings with a modest selection of recording tools. Chapters cover the selection and use of all of the components of a project studio including microphones, mixer, computer, digital audio workstation software, and signal processors. Additional chapters provide a solid foundation in acoustics, audio recording, podcasting, mixing and mastering. The final chapter of the book features do-it-yourself projects that can be completed with a modest selection of tools.
Most musicians have developed their ears to a high level so a special focus is placed on the development of recording technique through experimentation and the application of critical listening skills. The book is supported by an online resource of nearly 250 audio excerpts detailing all of the primary topics of the book.
Recording on a Budget is ideal for:
BL Musicians who are interested in recording a quality CD or demo
BL Choir, orchestra, and band directors who want to record vocal or instrumental ensemble
BL Student performers and composers who wish to record a performance or produce their own music
BL Bands interested in recording live concerts or recording an album in a home studio
BL Videographers interested in recording location sound, voice-overs or music
BL Songwriters who wish to produce a quality demo
BL Podcasters
and ALL who want to make quality recordings without spending fortunes on equipment.
Readers will learn
BL to cut budget corners without sacrificing audio quality
BL to choose the right microphone for the job (and where to place it)
BL to assemble an equipment rack, mixing desk, and speakers stand
BL to avoid common mistakes
BL And to be creative and have fun with recording technology
Visit the companion website at www.oup.com/us/recordingonabudget for free selection of sample recordings!
About the Author: Brent Edstrom is author of Musicianship In the Digital Age, Oscar Peterson Plays Standards, and Bill Evans: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Piano Styles and Techniques of a Jazz Legend. He has worked as a session player and arranger for many recording projects and has arranged and orchestrated music for national acts including Carmen Bradford, Dee Daniels and Freda Payne. Edstrom currently teaches jazz studies, music theory and composition at Whitworth University.
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Title: Recording on a Budget: How to Make Great ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket