recording, the large base of home music production using multitrack, hard-disk, and MIDI technologies. It provides anyone wishing to learn professional recording with everything they need to fully understand the tools and day-to-day practices of music recording and production. Even more user-friendly than before, the fifth edition of this classic will bring the book fully into the world wide web arena, with new and expanded information on digital audio, streaming, surround sound, and DVD production and manufacturing. The fifth edition is completely updated to include new industry changes and trends, as well as those still on the horizon. Website callouts, general web references and demos, programs and applications have been included throughout.The new website, modrec.com, houses all ancillary material for MRT. This site includes examples, demos, updates, soundfiles/midifiles, manuals, discussions, and more. With Modern Recording Techniques you can:* Explore the tools, tips, and toys for getting better results in both the professional and project recording studio* Master the basics of dynamics, noise reduction, and other forms of signal processing, in both the analog and digital domain* Gain in-depth insights into hard disk recording, digital audio technology, electronic music, synchronization, analog and digital console technology, mixing, and console animation* Learn practical microphone placement techniques, monitoring fundamentals, CD mastering, and important tips on getting your music to market* Check out new developments in new media, desktop audio, and music technologies for the web* View over 500 figures, including photos of the latest equipment and emerging technologies Most popular book on music recording among students, musicians, and audio engineers alikeThe most up-to-date, authoratative recording guide availableNew companion website includes examples, demos, and updates

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