Handbook of Recording Engineering

This third edition provides information on the recording process, expanding on material from the second edition while including new ideas. The book brings together knowledge on the most current concepts, methods, systems and solutions to everyday recording problems, covering all aspects of the business from the basic training in the studio to choosing the right microphone. Special features of the book include a revision of chapters on digital recording and signal processing, in addition to coverage of analog tape recording and code-decode noise-reduction systems. Recording systems are examined in detail including discussions of digital consoles and digital metering as well as the monitoring environment. Also presented is information on the "how and why" of what is done in the studio including classical and pop/rock recording production techniques.