Best book to learn how to master (and mix)

[4tracker]

What are considered the definitive books to teach someone how to mix and master? Books that are up to date with their editions, too.

Thanks.

 

[garryknight]

Mixing Secrets for the Home Studio by Mike Senior
Mastering Audio by Bob Katz

 

[Schwarzenyaeger]

Mike Senior's book is pretty good.

His website is THE SHIT as well when you're starting out. I've never seen a website with more high quality and diverse stems to mix for yourself than his. And it's free too.

 

[Waltz Mastering]

Here's a couple podcast sites to check out

Mastering
Square Cad: The Mastering Podcast - Past Episodes

Mixing
Learn how to Record, Produce, Mix, and Master Audio and Music. Tips and tricks.

 

[Raz Klinghoffer]

Check out Dave Pensado YT channel, a lot of nice stuf going on there

 

[4tracker]

Mixing Secrets for the Home Studio by Mike Senior
Mastering Audio by Bob Katz

Thanks, both look good. Are they up to date in terms of modern digital techniques?

 

[Massive Master]

Thanks, both look good. Are they up to date in terms of modern digital techniques?

Gear changes to some extent. Basic fundamentals and listening skills really don't.

 

[4tracker]

Gear changes to some extent. Basic fundamentals and listening skills really don't.

True. I'll just buy the old versions.

 

[Jake_JW]

If you're looking to learn then all the above books are great.

I'd also add the Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook as an excellent general technical primer - it covers in detail pretty much every technical detail of all audio systems (from PA's through to mixers) and I'd say it's a must have for any aspiring sound engineer. It's not about recording per-se but covers (in great detail) the theory behind everything you do during mixing - so you know why you are doing things as well as how.

Sound Reinforcement Handbook: Amazon.co.uk: Gary Davis, Ralph Jones: 0073999009644: Books

 

[KatieTavini]

Books are great, but there's also some amazing online resources. The Recording Revolution is brilliant for mixing (and some other stuff) and so is The Pro Audio Files.

Mastering wise, you can't get better than Ian Shepherd's Home Mastering Masterclass. Good for beginners and pros, and there's lots of resources to help you, and a great community.

 

[Btyre2013]

I'd recommend 'mastering audio' by bob katz