MASTERING AUDIO: THE ART AND THE SCIENCE PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Bob Katz | 336 pages | 20 Nov 2007 | Taylor & Francis Ltd | 9780240808376 | English | Oxford, United Kingdom Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science PDF Book Feb 02, Whitsitt rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: people producing music. There is also a section on 'remixing' at the mastering session and the importance of the order in which signal processing devices are chained together. Other editions. Since neither of us were audio professionals, we decided to take the book reading approach to ingest as much knowledge as we could, while trying to get our recording sessions in during the weeks. Very informative. Enlarge cover. Very complex, in-depth and thorough. About AbeBooks. Published by Focal Press His most recent patent-pending inventions, the K-Stereo and K-Surround Processors, fill a missing link in the mastering and post- production pantheon. This inevitably includes discussions about the rudiments of clocking and some of the important issues involved in selecting A-D and D-A converters. Get A Copy. Shelves: textbooks. Trivia About Mastering Audio Some rather less common dynamics processing techniques are the subject of the next chapter, with upward or parallel compression and the even more rare upwards expansion techniques found in the Dbx Quantum processor and the Waves C4 plug-in, for example. This book made me appreciate digital audio more and understand the design problems behind it. The book's new approach is especially suitable to accompany a one- or two-term course in audio and mastering. I would also recommend this book to the purist audiophile or anyone else seeking to understand the science and art of creating great sounding audio. The author is probably already familiar to most people reading this, but for those who haven't come across the name before, he is one of the best-known and most highly regarded mastering engineers in the USA. A good impression of the level of detail to be found in this book is presented on the very first flyleaf of the book. He's heavily Mac based, but if you understand audio production software, transposing the information to your application should be trivial. While not introductory level, it is the kind of book that will stretch your knowledge and you will refer back to it as your abilities increase. If you haven't ever recorded multitrack audio, done post-production work, attempted to master a recording for delivery, you might want to look for other books and wait to read this one. Synopsis About this title Written by an award-winning, highly respected professional, Mastering Audio gives you a thorough introduction to the unique procedures and technical issues involved in mastering. Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science. Katz divides the subject into two: macrodynamics — the loudness differences between different sections of a song — and microdynamics — the rhythmical dynamic changes throughout a song. Katz is comprehensive in his coverage of the subject, detailed and unambiguous in his explanations of the technicalities, and clear-headed and logical in his philosophy and approach to mastering. If you're an audio nerd read the hell out of this. Seller Inventory think There are even some sample labels and documentation examples to get you started on the right path. Error rating book. At this point in the proceedings Katz brings us back to the topic of a calibrated monitoring system — something he feels is an essential element in 21st-century mastering installations in order to bring some objectivity back into the perception of loudness. Seller Rating:. Chapter one starts the ball rolling with descriptions of the various steps involved in producing a record album, the philosophy of mastering, the work flow and the basic procedures. A very worthwhile investment. Refresh and try again. Completely rewritten and organized to address changes that will continue to influence the audio world, this third edition includes several new chapters addressing the influence of loudness measurement and assessment and provides explanation of how mastering engineers must integrate loudness measurement and PLR assessment in their mastering techniques. Bob Katz. It is a work of art in its own right, but the information it conveys actually underpins much of what this book is all about. Rating details. It's chock full of information that I haven't learned anywhere else, either personally or professional, and certain sections such as properly gain-staging for ADC's and DAC's, or calibrating monitoring to the room have completely revamped the way I work. One of the most famous mastering engineers has written the definitive work on mastering, and in the process has created an indispensable resource for anyone working with audio. The password field is case sensitive. Including practical tips and real world experiences, Bob Katz explains the technical detail of the subject in his informative and humorous style. The ordering of topics isn't optimal and Katz lingers on some points longer than necessary, but those are minor quibbles. Lucho Alvarado rated it it was amazing Oct 13, Showing It's a great, honest, well-researched book, by someone who has the experience and reputation to back it up. Leading-edge audio concepts are explained in an easy-to-grasp style. Mar 15, George rated it really liked it. Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science Writer Publisher: Focal Press , Some rather less common dynamics processing techniques are the subject of the next chapter, with upward or parallel compression and the even more rare upwards expansion techniques found in the Dbx Quantum processor and the Waves C4 plug-in, for example. Detailed information in every topic area. I'm pleased to report that Bob Katz has managed to progress much, much further in the latter than the authors of any previous book on mastering that I have read — and I've waded through a fair stack in my time. There are even some sample labels and documentation examples to get you started on the right path. Whether you're in a band, a budding producer, or a podcaster, if you want to know how a professional does it, you want to read this book. Condition: new. Leading-edge audio concepts are explained in an easy-to-grasp style. Bob Katz. Chapter 15 continues with a review of the traditional metering systems and their inadequacies in a digital environment, before introducing his own K-System of metering — a logical and thoughtful metering system which, if widely adopted, may well help to end the ridiculous 'loudness wars' in which we are currently embroiled. Rosewood rated it it was amazing Jun 15, Katz divides the subject into two: macrodynamics — the loudness differences between different sections of a song — and microdynamics — the rhythmical dynamic changes throughout a song. So there follows an involved discussion on gain staging, optimised signal levels, and the typical peak levels and dynamic ranges associated with different applications: recording, broadcast and mastering. Bob Katz played the B flat clarinet from the age of 10, and his lifelong love of sound and music led him to become a professional recording, mixing and mastering engineer, beginning in Aug 28, Christopher rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Audio nerds. Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, Third Edition also includes the newest approaches to equalization, monitor response measurement and correction, the psychoacoustics of clipping, an extended discussion of restoration and noise reduction techniques, an extended set of listening examples, and an updated chapter on surround mastering including coverage of Pure Audio BluRay. This is a book that I will use as a reference for the rest of my audio life, and will probably re-read to fully understand everything Bob Katz writes about. Published by Focal Press. Most mastering rooms employ analogue processors, and chapter 16 looks at the issues surrounding the use of analogue and digital processing, as well as discussing the issues involved with converting between the two domains. View all copies of this ISBN edition:. Rating details. It is a work of art in its own right, but the information it conveys actually underpins much of what this book is all about. Chapter eight launches into the 'dark art' of equalisation and the whole question of what constitutes a good tonal balance. Refresh and try again. The final section deals with the basic levelling of tracks. Dec 06, Justin Hall rated it really liked it. Paperback , pages. But at least I understand the concepts much better niw. Bob Katz is cooler than Dr. Even though you may not understand everything Katz covers in this masterpiece of a book, being familiar with what he talks about will be of great help to yourself and any other engineers you may end up working with. Lucho Alvarado rated it it was amazing Oct 13, Katz is comprehensive in his coverage of the subject, detailed and unambiguous in his explanations of the technicalities, and clear-headed and logical in his philosophy and approach to mastering. Therefore, it's a worthwhile read for any audio engineer whether involved in mastering or not. Mastering Audio : The Art and the Science. A ver This isn't really a book that you read cover to cover, but a reference work for anyone with a strong interest in audio engineering. The next chapter takes us back into the classroom with some theory and practical advice about word lengths and dither. Book Description Focal Press. Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science Reviews Completely reorganized to focus on workflow, this third edition details mastering by providing a step-by-step approach to the process. Customers who bought this item also bought.