Shaping Sound in the Studio and Beyond: Audio Aesthetics and Technology

The only such title on the market, this book teaches audio by presenting both the aesthetic and technological elements of recording audio in one text. Covers: basic audio theory, mics, speakers, amps, digital audio, MIDI, audio editing, signal processing, mixing, sound design, and more. There's also a chapter on recording industry jobs available and how to get them, and exercises at the end of each chapter to help reinforce the concepts learned.