What are some good books?

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I've been recording for about a year and a half, I've done some full band stuff and just some acoustic stuff as well. I've got a tascam us-1800 and about 8 pretty low level mics(mxls and cads). I'm looking to step up my game a little bit. This summer I really want to increase my knowledge of recording, mixing, and mastering and all that goes with it. So I hoping that you guys could suggest some good books for that type of thing. They can be really basic, because I want to really nail the basics down and engrave it in my brain, and more advanced ones would be helpful too. Thanks!
 
Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio. First book I'd suggest you buying at all.
Then there's Home Recording for Dummies. That one's pretty basic, but it's good for beginners.
I also enjoyed Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools.
Those are just a few that I've read that I particularly enjoyed. That'll set you back a total of about $60-70, but it's well worth the cash.
 
hellohans said:
I'm looking to step up my game a little bit. This summer I really want to increase my knowledge of recording, mixing, and mastering and all that goes with it. So I hoping that you guys could suggest some good books for that type of thing.
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Forgive the blatant self-promo, but you should at least consider this new book:

The Audio Expert

--Ethan
 
hellohans said:
I'm looking to step up my game a little bit. This summer I really want to increase my knowledge of recording, mixing, and mastering and all that goes with it. So I hoping that you guys could suggest some good books for that type of thing.
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Forgive the blatant self-promo, but you should at least consider this new book:

The Audio Expert

--Ethan
 
Here is a big ole list of books we store in the Newbie FAQ thread! Enjoy :)

Behind The Glass (0879306149)

The Sound Reinforcement Handbook (0881889008)

Recording on a Budget: How to Make Great Audio Recordings Without Breaking the Bank (0195390423)

Mixing Audio, Second Edition: Concepts, Practices and Tools (0240522222)

Mastering Audio, Second Edition: The art and the science (0240808371)

Guerrilla Home Recording, Second Edition (1423454464)

Critical Listening Skills for Audio Professionals (1598630237)

Acoustics and the Performance of Music (0387095160)

Mixing Secrets for the small studio (0240815807)

Home Recording for Musicians for Dummies (0764516345)

Modern Recording Techniques, Sixth Edition (0240806255)
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ISBN numbers also included :D
 
Doesn't have anything to do with "how to" recording but Art Peppers' autobiography is a great read about an iconic jazz sax player.
 
MrWrenchey said:
Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio. First book I'd suggest you buying at all.
Then there's Home Recording for Dummies. That one's pretty basic, but it's good for beginners.
I also enjoyed Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools.
Those are just a few that I've read that I particularly enjoyed. That'll set you back a total of about $60-70, but it's well worth the cash.
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I read a few great reviews on it about a week ago It looks really useful.
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I'll probably get Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio to start out with, but I want to get to as many of these books this summer as I can. Thanks for all your help!
 
Master Handbook of Acoustics Alton Everest is a must have.
 
Make sure its a recently published book because the technology and techniques are constantly changing. I bought and read the musicians home recording handbook. It was a good read but not very relevant. I think it was published in 92'.
 
MG Eddie said:
Make sure its a recently published book because the technology and techniques are constantly changing. I bought and read the musicians home recording handbook. It was a good read but not very relevant. I think it was published in 92'.
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92' ..... that was before there was electricity!
 
hey yall,

the author of big time techniques for the small time record producer just posted the link on this forum less than an hour ago. i read both his book and mixing secrets. mixing secrets goes really in depth into the technical aspects of the mixing step. big time techniques is more of an overall approach for musicians who want to get paid (like me:) )

anyway, i would read both of them. "big time" first, then maybe "Everything you need to know about the Music Industry", by Don Passman, then mixing secrets.

hey ethan winer: i haven't read your book yet but i'll definitely check it out.

I haven't read
 
Probably the most ignored credible books to read are your equipment manuals. If you ace on them, then download and read some manuals for equipment that would be an upgrade for you. Preparing for your future will help you with your present.
 
One of the best beginners books I know is "AUDIO MADE EASY (OR HOW TO BE A SOUND ENGINEER WITHOUT REALLY TRYING". It's kept easy and approachable but all the technical details are accurate. I've suggested it to a number of people in the past--and two of them have gone on to professional mixing jobs.

The other book that's on the shelf of every sound person I know is THE SOUND REINFORCEMENT HANDBOOK. Don't worry about the "reinforcement" in the title--it's useful for everyone. It's not a book you'll sit down and read cover to cover but it includes every formula and theory you'll ever need to deal with sound--as well as useful things like wiring diagrams for every cable and adaptor you can think of.
 
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