The Mastering Engineer's Handbook

Details about The Mastering Engineer's Handbook:

Audio mastering is the final step in the audio-production process-polishing the recording's final mix and prepping it for release and distribution. This forth edition of Bobby Owsinski's popular classic The Mastering Engineer's Handbook is a thoroughly updated and comprehensive manual on the art and science of creating well-mastered recordings. Today's musicians and engineers benefit from the availability of high-quality, low-cost, software-based mastering tools available to them, but the challenge is to understand those tools and learn to use them wisely. Redesigned and updated to reflect both the latest in technology and recent changes in the marketplace, this new edition of the book covers both the fundamentals, and the advanced aspects of self-mastering, and prepping your mix for mastering by a pro. Topics covered include: Techniques for making a loud master A comprehensive look at mastering for vinyl including the format's latest improvements Mastering techniques for the best sounding streams and downloads An overview of the tools required for successful mastering The book also features Owsinski's interviews with a number of legendary mastering engineers discussing their techniques and tips that will help you master your own music with style and solid technical know-how. Give your music the attention it deserves-give it the benefit of the expertise you'll find in The Mastering Engineer's Handbook, Fourth Edition.