RECORDING, MIXING & MASTERING ‍

In this section of the book we start with SESSION PREP which includes Cable Routing, Sound Isolation, and Monitoring. RECORDING PRIMER covers specifics on Dynamics, Equalization, and Microphone Characteristics while RECORDING TECHNIQUES covers Microphone Selection & Placement in great detail with separate sections for vocals, various instruments, ensembles, bands, audiobooks, and podcasts. Finally, MIXING & MASTERING covers the final stages of the audio production process (post-production)

RECORDING TECHNIQUES

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AUDIOBOOKS & PODCASTS

Follow these links for additional resources:

Riverside records each participant locally on their own device, so a shaky internet connection won't ruin the final recording: Riverside

Podbean Podcast AI will manage your post-production with noise reduction, intelligent leveling, filler-word and silence removal, and advanced AutoEQ filtering for clear, professional sound: Podbean

Hindenberg PRO is spoken-word audio editing software built for journalists and audio storytellers: Hindenburg

MIXING & MASTERING

Mixing and mastering are the final stages of the audio production process (post-production). This is where you will blend the individual tracks into a professional and polished final product. Mixing shapes the individual tracks of a project, while mastering works with the final stereo mix to refine the perceived loudness, overall tonal balance, stereo image, and ensures the project is ready for distribution.

Follow these links for additional resources:

  • Mixing and Mastering: Next Steps in Music Production: AVID

  • Create custom, affordable, release-ready masters in minutes: LANDR

  • What is Mastering and Why is it Important for my Music?: WAVES

  • What is audio mastering? A comprehensive guide: ACE STUDIO

  • A collection of useful videos: SonicScoop

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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