Sound Production Books

New and Published Books

1. The Studio SOS Book

   Solutions and Techniques for the Project Recording Studio

   By Paul White, Hugh Robjohns, Dave Lockwood

   Series: Sound On Sound Presents...

   Professional studio design is a specialized science, with more than a touch of "black magic" thrown in. Over the past few years, Sound on Sound magazine has made one trip each month to a reader’s studio. These visits have demonstrated that it is fairly simple to make a huge improvement to an...

   Published April 29th 2013 by Focal Press
2. Music Production: Recording

   A Guide for Producers, Engineers, and Musicians

   By Carlos Lellis

   The sound recorder is the ‘mirror with a memory’ for those who listen. With it we can capture glimpses of our reality, producing ‘pictures’ as we express ourselves. These may ultimately serve as reminders of who we were and of our dreams… Your recordings are the vehicle for your compositions....

   Published April 18th 2013 by Focal Press
3. Practical Mastering

   A Guide to Mastering in the Modern Studio

   By Mark Cousins, Russ Hepworth-Sawyer

   Guiding you through the history and emergence of modern mastering techniques, then providing practical hints and tips on how to use them in your set up, Practical Mastering is the book for anyone wanting to master this elusive art form. Providing you with solid mastering theory underpinned by years...

   Published April 17th 2013 by Focal Press
4. iTunes Music: Mastering High Resolution Audio Delivery

   Produce Great Sounding Music with Mastered for iTunes

   By Bob Katz

   Apple’s exciting new Mastered for iTunes (MFiT) initiative, introduced in early 2012, introduces new possibilities for delivering high-quality audio. For the first time, record labels and program producers are encouraged to deliver audio materials to iTunes in a high resolution format, which can...

   Published September 19th 2012 by Focal Press
5. Practical Recording Techniques

   The Step- by- Step Approach to Professional Audio Recording, 6th Edition

   By Bruce Bartlett, Jenny Bartlett

   This hands-on, practical guide covers all aspects of recording, perfect for beginning and intermediate recording engineers, producers, musicians, and audio enthusiasts. Filled with tips and shortcuts, this book gives advice on equipping a home studio (both low-budget and advanced), suggestions for...

   Published August 5th 2012 by Focal Press
6. The Audio Expert

   Everything You Need to Know About Audio

   By Ethan Winer

   Gain a deep understanding of audio practice and theory with this easy-to-read book, illustrated with more than 400 figures and photographs. Using common sense, plain-English explanations and minimal math, author Ethan Winer helps you understand audio at the deepest, most technical level—no...

   Published April 26th 2012 by Focal Press
7. The Science of Sound Recording

   By Jay Kadis

   The Science of Sound Recording will provide you with more than just an introduction to sound and recording, it will allow you to dive right into some of the technical areas that often appear overwhelming to anyone without an electrical engineering or physics background...

   Published February 16th 2012 by Focal Press
8. Mixing a Musical

   Broadway Theatrical Sound Techniques

   By Shannon Slaton

   When mixing a live show, for the first time or hundredth time, there are countless things running through your mind, foremost- this is live and you have to get it right!Whether you are working on Broadway, in a regional theatre or on the school production, having an understanding of the equipment,...

   Published August 18th 2011 by Focal Press
9. Mix Smart

   Pro Audio Tips For Your Multitrack Mix

   By Alex Case

   After you've recorded the perfect song, you're only halfway there! Mixing is where the magic really happens and getting the perfect mix is a challenge. One of the most elusive arts of the recording practice, mixing can take a lifetime to master - this handbook jump-starts your skills and...

   Published June 14th 2011 by Focal Press
10. Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio

    By Mike Senior

    Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by applying power-user techniques from the world's most successful producers. Mixing Secrets For The Small Studio is a down-to-earth primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry. Drawing on the...

    Published April 5th 2011 by Focal Press