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(Musician's Guide Home Recordg). Everything in the studio starts and ends with audio both analog and digital yet many musicians know a lot more about the principles of music than the principles behind audio. The Musician's Guide to Audio will include: * Audio theory sound waves in the real world * Bit resolution * Sample rates * Distortion * The different types of decibels * The meaning of audio specifications * Frequency response * The different types of distortion * Signal-to-noise ratio * Dynamic range * How the human ear hears sound, and more The book then segues into specifications regarding levels, connection standards (both analog and digital), and resolving potential incompatibilities among different pieces of gear. Additional topics include information on the practical ramifications of audio, such as the basics of room acoustics, why speaker placement matters, audio distribution methods including data-compressed formats like MP3, the unique constraints of vinyl, and more. Filled with illustrations and featuring selected tech talk sidebars to give details on specific topics for those who want to know why as well as how,The Musician's Guide to Audio fills a unique need by avoiding overly-technical details, and instead emphasizing the practical implications involved in working with audio in the studio.

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Author:   Craig Anderton
Publisher:   Hal Leonard Corporation
Imprint:   Hal Leonard Corporation
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.277kg
ISBN:  

9781540026927

ISBN 10:   1540026922
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   29 April 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction About This Book Getting the Most out of Your Audio Tips and References Chapter 1. Introduction to Audio Analog Audio Basics Digital Audio Basics Frequency, Period, and Wavelength About Waveforms and Harmonics Key Takeaways Chapter 2. Analog and Digital Audio Connections Balanced and Unbalanced Lines Signal Level Categories Analog Audio Connector Types Digital Audio Connector Types Computer Audio Connectors Chapter 3. Measuring and Specifying Audio Measuring Audio Understanding Audio Specifications Why Flat Response Is Good The Decibel Common Audio Specifications Key Takeaways Chapter 4. Digital Audio Sample Rates Understanding and Choosing Sample Rates The High-Resolution Sample Rate Controversy Direct Stream Digital (DSD) Key Takeaways Chapter 5. Bit Resolution Headroom in Digital Systems Dithering Demystified Data Compression and Audio Key Takeaways Appendix A. Obtaining the Benefits of Higher Sample Rates in Lower-Sample-Rate Projects Solution 1 Solution 2 Appendix B. Clocking and Networked Audio Clocking With External Devices Word Clock Networked Audio

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CRAIG ANDERTON (Nashville, TN) is an internationally recognized authority on technology and music. He has toured, played Carnegie Hall, mastered hundreds of tracks, and been involved with dozens of major label releases as either a player, producer, or engineer. He's also written over 30 books (including the seminal Home Recording for Musicians) and thousands of articles, as well as co-founded Electronic Musician magazine. Known for his ability to de-mystify complex subjects, Craig has given seminars on technology and the arts in 38 states, 10 countries, and 3 languages.

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