Description
Whether you have a ton of equipment or just the basic gear this book offers an all you need to know to setting up, running and getting great sound from a project studio. In three parts Harris walks you thought Acoustics, Equipment and Recording Technique. From the basics of acoustic treatment to techniques to solve problems specific to your room, and from offering explanations and information of equipment to how to record and create a great mix. In no time you'll be recording, producing great music in your very own studio.
* Provides information on how to make the right decisions when buying and installing equipment, learn how to set up a quality studio
* Covers recording technique, teaches how to make high quality mixes
* Covers acoustics and studio design, understand acoustics without going down the road of becoming a professional acoustician
Contents
Acoustics
Chapter 1: Acoustics Basics
Fundamentals of Acoustics
The two types of acoustic treatment
Chapter 2: Planning
Programming
Making the most out of your room
Chapter 3: Construction
Basic construction tips and tricks
Common Problems and Solutions
Equipment
Chapter 4: Computers and Recorders
DAW programs
Plug-ins
Software Synths and Samplers
Chapter 5: The Front End
Microphones
Microphone Preamps
Outboard Compressors and Equalizers
Analog to Digital Conversion
Chapter 6: Control and Monitoring
Mixing Consoles
Control Surfaces
Studio Monitors
Chapter 7: Equipment of the project studio
Furniture, D�cor, and Ergonomics
Purchasing Suggestions
Recording Techniques
Chapter 8: Fundamentals
Basics of Sound
Analog and Digital Recording
MIDI
Signal Flow and Routing
Chapter 9: Tools
Microphones
Compression
Equalization
Time-Based Effects
Chapter 10: Bringing It All Together
Mixing
Mastering