A Newbie needs to read

[Dave44]

I'm brand new at this and I've finally decided I'm going to spend the money needed and buy myself a computer in which to record my up and coming genius. Just kidding. What I'm really looking for is a book I can read that will help me to decide what type of gear soundcards, software etc. I should be looking at and how much.

 

[Rokket]

I'm brand new at this and I've finally decided I'm going to spend the money needed and buy myself a computer in which to record my up and coming genius. Just kidding. What I'm really looking for is a book I can read that will help me to decide what type of gear soundcards, software etc. I should be looking at and how much.

Hi.

Start here:


http://www.homerecording.com/amazon.html

Loads of information right on that page....

 

[Kevin Deschwazi]

The problem with books is that:

a) they date very quickly
b) they rarely talk prices
c) it's the opinion of one person

When it comes to technique and how to use gear none of the above are big issues (just as long as you know that the writer knows what they're talking about) and there are some excellent books out there (like on the list Rokket posted).

When it comes to buying gear you won't get a lot of the info you need though, that's where this place comes in.

There is a wealth of info and an array of opinions here which can be confusing but if you familiarise yourself with the search facility and do plenty of reading you should get a good idea of what would be good for you.

If you're still unsure or if your circumstances are novel then you can ask questions in the appropriate forum.

(it's cheaper than books too )

 

[Zona Mona]

i learned everything I know (althought that is not much) by asking questions here. It is really great because you get lots of different opinions.

 

[wheelema]

Kevin is dead on correct. Audio gear doesn't evolve quite as fast as computer gear (thank God!) but it evolves too damn fast for any publication to be of any value.

Lay out your expectations, budget, and current gear and you'll get more value-added info than you can digest. There are real pros on this board, and then there are posers like me. Sometimes seperating the wheat from the chaff is the biggest problem here!

Luck.

 

[Carter]

The problem with books is that:

a) they date very quickly
b) they rarely talk prices
c) it's the opinion of one person

When it comes to technique and how to use gear none of the above are big issues (just as long as you know that the writer knows what they're talking about) and there are some excellent books out there (like on the list Rokket posted).

When it comes to buying gear you won't get a lot of the info you need though, that's where this place comes in.

There is a wealth of info and an array of opinions here which can be confusing but if you familiarise yourself with the search facility and do plenty of reading you should get a good idea of what would be good for you.

If you're still unsure or if your circumstances are novel then you can ask questions in the appropriate forum.

(it's cheaper than books too )

Good answer Kevin I agree with you 100%