How To Get A Quality Audio Recording: So, You Want to Be An Audio Engineer

By Kevin Parker

The book "So,You Want To Be An Audio Engineer: How To Get A Quality Audio Recording" serves as an introduction to the field of sound recording. It guides readers through a clear and thorough trip that teaches them the principles of sound, the necessary recording gear, how to set up a recording space, different recording techniques,and troubleshooting typical problems. This book enables beginners to unlock their creative potential and learn the craft of producing engaging soundscapes by providing real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and professional advice. "So,You Want To Be An Audio Engineer: How To Get A Quality Sound Recording" is your go-to guide for exploring this intriguing field, whether your goals are to work as a music producer, podcast host, or simply to learn more about sound recording.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kevin Parker
• Release date: Jun 22, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223517894

Book preview

Book Description

The book So,You Want To Be An Audio Engineer: How To Get A Quality Audio Recording serves as an introduction to the field of sound recording. It guides readers through a clear and thorough trip that teaches them the principles of sound, the necessary recording gear, how to set up a recording space, different recording techniques,and troubleshooting typical problems. This book enables beginners to unlock their creative potential and learn the craft of producing engaging soundscapes by providing real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and professional advice. So,You Want To Be An Audio Engineer: How To Get A Quality Sound Recording is your go-to guide for exploring this intriguing field, whether your goals are to work as a music producer, podcast host, or simply to learn more about sound recording.

So,You Want To Be An Audio Engineer:

A Complete Beginners Guide

How To Get A Quality Audio Recording.

Written By

Kevin Thomas Parker

Copyrights 2023

All Rights Reserved

©

About The Author

Greetings to all,

My name is Kevin Thomas Parker, B.K.A. (Bionic). I'm an

A.S.C.A.P. registered music producer, songwriter, and audio engineer

with over 15 years of experience. I graduated fromThe Recording Connection

of California, but I did not start off that way! I began my journey

in audio back in 2008 when I started making beats/ instruments

on a laptop.This led to a desire to learn everything I could about music

production. I found plenty, but I noticed that most of the knowledge I

found was not in a curriculum format. In other words, there was no

clear order to learn things or a clearly defined list of things to learn.

Needless to say, going in on my own was a challenge I took on. I researched

terms, watched YouTube videos, read magazine articles, and

read blogs like mad to try and gain knowledge, and I only became so-so

at a few things but knew I was missing something. A MENTOR!

That thought led me to seek out formal instruction from an art

school, graduate from said school, and gain an internship at a professional

recording studio. I would then be offered a position as a recording

engineer and work as such for a few years while mentoring under

a talented mixing engineer, and finally, years and years after doing only

recording and mixing, I was fortunate to be taught a great deal of mastering

techniques from an experienced mastering engineer. I am now

the Co-Owner of Digital Media Publishing Company & Recording

Studios Located in Florida, U.S.A.

If you have read the first two books in the series then we both thank you and welcome you back. Please help us out by leaving a review of any of our publications you have enjoyed reading. Reviews are a major deal to independent authors because we do not usually have a huge marketing campaign behind us.. Reviews serve as our word of mouth recommendation from you, to all future readers that the products we create are trustworthy,helpful and honest in their intent and content.

Please Be Kind And Drop Us A Line . Reviews are our life blood.

An Introduction to Audio Recording

Chapter 1

Introduction to Sound Recording:

What is a sound recording?: Sound recording is the technique of employing electronic devices to record and store audio signals. It enables the transformation of sound waves from any source into a persistent format that may be replayed at a later time. These recordings might include everything from musical performances and interviews to ambient noise and nature noises.

What Makes a Sound Recording?

Microphone: Device that transforms sound waves into electrical impulses is the microphone. It takes in the acoustic energy and converts it into an analog electrical signal that the recording device can use as input. Condenser, dynamic, and ribbon microphones are just a few of the many types of microphones that are available; each has unique properties and applications.

Recording Device:The responsibility for receiving and storing the electrical signals from the microphone lies with the recording device. Analog tape recorders were used often in the past, but digital audio recorders and computer-based software programs are now more widely used. These devices use a technique known as analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) to transform the analog signals into a digital representation.

Storage Medium: The physical or digital location where the audio is kept is referred to as the storage medium. It could be a digital file format like MP3 or WAV, a magnetic tape, a CD, a hard drive, or even a compact disc (CD). The selection of a storage media is influenced by things like capacity, convenience, and intended application.

The Sound Recording Process:

Pre-production: It's crucial to plan and get ready before a sound recording session. This entails picking the ideal microphone, taking