The mastering engineer's handbook / Bobby Owsinski.

Author/creator Owsinski, Bobby author.
Format Book
EditionFourth edition.
Publication InfoBurbank, CA : Bobby Owsinski Media Group, 2017.
Description189 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- The essence of mastering -- Digital audio basics -- Prepping for mastering -- Monitoring for mastering -- Mastering tools -- Mastering techniques -- Mastering for CD -- Mastering for vinyl -- Mastering for online distribution -- Mastering for iTunes -- Other types of mastering -- Archiving the master -- Interviews. Greg Calbi, Sterling Sound ; Dave Collins, Dave Collins Mastering ; David Glasser, Airshow Mastering ; Gene Grimaldi, Oasis Mastering ; Bernie Grundman, Grundman Mastering ; Colin Leonard, SING Mastering ; Bob Ludwig, Gateway Mastering ; Glenn Meadows, Mayfield Mastering ; Doug Sax, The Mastering Lab -- Glossary -- About Bobby Owsinski.
Abstract Audio mastering is the final step in the audio production process, polishing the recording's final mix and prepping it for release and distribution. This fourth edition of the book is a thoroughly updated and comprehensive manual on the art and science of creating well-mastered recordings. Today's musicians and engineers have many high quality and low cost software-based mastering tools available to them, but the challenge is to understand those tools and learn to use them wisely. Redesigned and updated to reflect the latest in technology and recent challenges in the marketplace, this new edition shows you both the fundamentals, and the advanced aspects of self-mastering, and prepping your mix for mastering like a pro.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
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Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Course Reference TK7881.4 .O97 2017 ✔ Available