Description
| Product ID: | 9780240818962 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Mastering Audio |
| Subtitle: | The Art and the Science |
| Authors: | Author: Bob Katz |
| Page Count: | 408 |
| Subjects: | Music recording and reproduction, Music recording & reproduction, Acoustic and sound engineering, Acoustic & sound engineering |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, Third Edition unravels technical mysteries that challenge audio engineers. Focused on workflow, the third edition provides a step-by-step approach to the mastering process. Rewritten to address changes that will continue to influence the audio world, the third edition speaks to the influence of loudness measurement and assessment and provides explanation of how mastering engineers must integrate loudness measurement and PLR assessment in their mastering techniques. The third edition includes the newest approaches to equalization, monitor response measurement and correction, the psychoacoustics of clipping, an extended discussion of restoration and noise reduction techniques, an extended set of listening examples, and an updated chapter on surround mastering.
In an easy-to-grasp, holistic manner Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, Third Edition unravels the technical mysteries that regularly challenge audio engineers. Including practical tips and real world experiences, Bob Katz explains the technical detail of the subject in his informative and humorous style. Completely reorganized to focus on workflow, this third edition details mastering by providing a step-by-step approach to the process. First covering practical techniques and basic theory, this industry classic also addresses advanced theory and practice. The book’s new approach is especially suitable to accompany a one- or two-term course in audio and mastering. Completely rewritten and organized to address changes that will continue to influence the audio world, this third edition includes several new chapters addressing the influence of loudness measurement and assessment and provides explanation of how mastering engineers must integrate loudness measurement and PLR assessment in their mastering techniques. Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, Third Edition also includes the newest approaches to equalization, monitor response measurement and correction, the psychoacoustics of clipping, an extended discussion of restoration and noise reduction techniques, an extended set of listening examples, and an updated chapter on surround mastering including coverage of Pure Audio BluRay. |
| Imprint Name: | Focal Press |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2014-09-25 |
