field. The full-featured text illuminates the world of radio technology in the twenty-first century, exploring aspects of production such as processing, mixing, and monitoring; the hands-on use of microphones; the basic science of analog and digital audio; and an introduction to high-definition radio. In addition, fieldwork, the art of announcing, and station promotional skills are addressed, thus enabling students to create an audition CD and be adequately equipped to pursue their first job in radio. The text is accompanied by these exceptional resources: - A demo CD features over 90 audio samples of everything from microphone techniques to commercial production. - A music CD offers an outstanding selection of production music with over 200 music loops, a custom studio-tracking session, and suggested activities. - A 30-day trial version of Adobe® AuditionTM is included for students to use, experiment with, and complete the exercises in the text. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. The Production Person 2. Basic Science: Analog and Digital Audio 3. Microphones and Their Role in Radio Production 4. Control, Mixing, and Monitoring 5. Basic Concepts in Digital Recording 6. Audio Processing 7. The Art of Sixty-Second Story Telling 8. Producing Commercials, Promos, and News 9. Communicating with the Listener: Announcing 10. Promotion and Station Imaging 11. Fieldwork: Taking the Station on Location 12. Interfacing

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