Microphones for the Recording Musician

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SKU: HL.269491

ISBN 9781540024879. UPC: 888680738655. 7.5x9.25x0.224 inches. Craig Anderton The Musician's Guide to Home Recording Series.

Vocals tell the story that make the all-important connection between singer and listener, but recording a vocal isn't as simple as just putting a mic in front of someone and hoping for the best. This book – written in a clear, practical, non-intimidating style – covers all aspects of creating great vocals including: • How to choose the right mic • Mic placement • Microphone accessories like cables and pop filters • Mic preamps • How to take maximum advantage of composite recording • Editing vocals digitally to prepare them for the best possible mix • Using processors (such as equalization, dynamics, and time-based effects) during mixdown to enhance vocal quality • Automation • Techniques for layered vocals, and more However, what makes this book truly special is that it goes beyond technology to include valuable tips and techniques on how to obtain the best vocal performances. Topics include how to connect with listeners, ways to convey a singer's personality, “emotional” dynamic range, and how to know when a take is the right take. Loaded with illustrations and featuring the judicious use of sidebars to give details on selected topics for those who want to know “why” as well as “how,” How to Record Great Vocals is the key to transforming raw vocals into satisfying, emotional experiences.

SKU: HL.234017

ISBN 9781495094514. UPC: 888680684419. 7.5x9.25x0.279 inches. Al Schmitt Metalliance Academy Presents.

In Al Schmitt on Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques, legendary producer and engineer Al Schmitt takes us into the studio and shares his process of selecting a microphone and shows us how to get the best sounds. Considerations such as song style, instrumentation, and the recording space itself are taken into account when making mic choices and determining the best placement for each. Schmitt demonstrates how to achieve the best sounds for a number of instruments – including drums, bass, piano, guitars (both acoustic and electric), organs, and horns – across many genres of music. Drawing on decades of experience in the studio, Schmitt brings a unique and invaluable perspective to not only making mic choices and their placement, but also the importance of interacting with musicians – taking their vision and preferences into account to create the most comfortable and effective recording experience for all involved. Also featured in Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques is an interview of Schmitt conducted by fellow METAlliance producer and engineer Ed Cherney.

SKU: HL.269495

ISBN 9781540024916. UPC: 888680738693. 7.5x9.25x0.21 inches. Craig Anderton The Musician's Guide to Home Recording Series.

Along with a computer, an audio interface provides the all-important hardware foundation for computer-based recording. This book helps musicians choose, apply, and get the maximum performance from all types of audio interfaces. Written in a clear, practical, non-intimidating style, topics include: * The significance of different types of analog and digital connections and how you would use them * Interconnection protocols (USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, PCIe) for Windows and Mac computers * Product options from portable, mobile units up to sophisticated mixers that can also serve as audio interfaces * The special requirements involved in recording guitar * The function of drivers and accessory programs (like software mixers for signal routing) * Ways to minimize delays that occur when using audio interfaces with computers * How and why to choose particular sample rates and resolutions * The high-resolution audio controversy * Microphone preamps * Using multiple interfaces * Expanding existing interfaces for more inputs * Understanding specifications * Various special features unique to particular interfaces, and more Loaded with illustrations and featuring the judicious use of sidebars to give details on selected topics for those who want to know why as well as how, How to Choose and Use Audio Interfaces is essential reading about one of the most important elements needed for a high-quality, computer-based home or project studio.

SKU: HL.172794

ISBN 9781495069345. UPC: 888680628451. 7.5x9.25x0.22 inches.

The Blackbird Academy Foundations: Must-Know Audio and Recording Principles is designed to build your music engineering and audio production skills. The principles are directed at beginners to more advanced music creators, remixers, musicians, songwriters, singers, and those curious about what it takes to record, overdub, and mix quality music. Those who aspire to music, from ages 10 and up, will gain operational skills and understanding of basic to advanced recording concepts including: • Signal flow • Microphone recognition and advanced placement • The keys to achieving great results when recording • Essential analog and digital gear used in audio production • Using a digital audio workstation • Understanding analog to digital, and digital to analog, conversion • Using plug-ins and analog processing when recording, overdubbing, and mixing • Developing software skills, such as tuning processing, editing, and mixing • Console basics and operation • Using auziliary tracks and buses • Using shortcuts to build speed • Learning how to listen • And much more! Those more advanced will also achieve benefits from reading what was written around the gear and workflow at Blackbird Studio, the world-renowned production facility located in Nashville, Tennessee. Blackbird has produced hundreds of hit records from a variety of artists, including Taylor Swift, Jack White, Martina McBride, The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, and many more. Readers will learn an impressive range of valuable information only known in the inner circles of production at the heart of Music City USA.

SKU: HL.346460

ISBN 9781538137239. UPC: 840126924466. 7.5x9.25x0.701 inches. Harry Gold and Ryan Rey Contributions by Frank D. Cook and Eric Kuehnl.

Learn the basics of recording, editing, and mixing using Logic Pro X, a favorite audio platform of musicians everywhere. Filled with tips and insights, Audio Production Basics with Logic Pro X will guide you every step of the way. With this book and the included media files, you'll get practical, hands-on experience. We cover everything from setting up your computer to the fundamentals of audio production, including: Basic Digital Audio Workstation operations and audio hardware options; Principles of sound production and microphone use; Essential Logic concepts and operations; MIDI fundamentals for playing and performing with virtual instruments; Multi-track recording and signal processing techniques; Mixing your project and using automation; Outputting your final mixdown. Logic Pro X software is very powerful and easy to use once you know the basics. Take the first step now, with Audio Production Basics with Logic Pro X.

SKU: HL.346462

ISBN 9781538137253. UPC: 840126924480. 7.5x9.25x0.788 inches. Frank D. Cook and Harley Glynn Contributions by Eric Kuehnl.

Learn the basics of recording, editing, and mixing audio using Cubase Elements, Artist, or Pro. Experience the software used worldwide by musicians, producers, engineers, mixers, and audio professionals. Filled with tips and insights, Audio Production Basics with Cubase 10.5 will get you working fast. With this book and the included media files, you'll get the practical, hands-on exposure you need. We cover everything from setting up your computer to the fundamentals of audio production, including: Basic Digital Audio Workstation operations and audio hardware options; Principles of sound production and microphone use; Essential Cubase concepts and operations; MIDI fundamentals for playing and performing with virtual instruments; Multi-track recording; Plug-in use and signal processing techniques; Mixing your project and using automation; Outputting your final mixdown. Cubase software is very powerful, yet fun and easy to use. Everything you learn here will apply to all editions of Cubase (Elements, Artist, and Pro), so you can easily upgrade in the future no matter where you are starting today. Take the first step now, with Audio Production Basics with Cubase 10.5.

SKU: HL.1320448

UPC: 847986002518. 8.5x14.0x5.5 inches.

The VIDA limited edition. With this limited edition of their best-selling LCT 440 PURE, LEWITT continues the tradition of musicians who have supported the “Rainforest of Austrians” project in Costa Rica for over 30 years with royalties, benefit concerts, and donations to protect nature and our earth's atmosphere. Your mic for pure studio sound. The LCT 440 PURE – VIDA EDITION uses the same high-end components and capsule technology as LEWITT's prestige models. You will fall in love with its larger-than-life sound and build quality right away. No doubt about it; this is a mic for life. LCT 440 PURE – VIDA EDITION stands for class-defining sound. The LCT 440 PURE – VIDA EDITION provides larger-than-life sound for vocals and instruments. Its 1Æ true condenser capsule captures your signal with an impressive amount of depth and clarity. Every single capsule is measured and tested according to the highest quality standards. This way, you capture your individual personality and all the emotion you've put into your performance. Nothing limits your performance You can record anything with the LCT 440 PURE – VIDA EDITION as it is a true studio allrounder. It features a very low self-noise value of only 7 dB (A) and handles ear-shattering sound pressure levels of up to 140 dBSPL. This results in an outstanding dynamic range of 133 dB (A). What's in the box? The LCT 440 PURE – VIDA EDITION comes with a shock mount that minimizes structure-borne noise, a transport bag, a windscreen, and a magnetic pop filter that perfectly integrates with the design of the microphone.