Mastering audio: the art and the science (2^nd Ed.)

Written by an award winning, highly respected professional, Mastering Audio gives you a thorough introduction to the unique procedures and technical issues involved in mastering. Suitable for all levels of students and professionals, it is ideal for anyone who wants to increase their mastery of digital and analog audio: musicians, producers, AR how to make a record album radio-ready, mixing as it reltes to mstering. Divided into 5 parts, the book begins with the basics - monitoring, mastering techniques, useful tutorials and the fundamentals of dithering and decibels and moves on to more advanced concepts - jitter and clocking, monitor collaboration as well as multi channel audio, miking and acoustics. Leading-edge audio concepts are explained in an easy-to-grasp holistic style.Including practical tips and real world experiences, Bob Katz explains the technical detail of the subject in his informative and humorous style. Written by a well respected and Grammy award winning professional. Provides you with information on the latest techniques and processes used in mastering. Covers equipment, training and the business of mastering and answers all the frequently asked questions.

Preparation, Mastering, Theory and Practice, Out of the Jungle: Education, Education, Education, Appendices.

Musicians, producers and mastering recording and mixing engineers. For all levels of student and professionals.