Hands-on practical guide covering all aspects of recording, ideal for beginning and intermediate recording engineers, producers, musicians and audio enthusiasts. Filled with tips and shortcuts, this book offers advice on equipping a home studio (both low-budget and advanced), suggestions for set-up, acoustics, choosing monitor speakers, and preventing hum. This best-selling guide also tells how to judge recordings and improve them to produce maximum results.

New material covered in the 5th edition to include:

* complete revision and update of digital media sections

* new section on mixing tips

* new section on podcasts and file sharing

* new section equipment and connector levels

* new section function and connector types

* new section on digital metering

* new section exporting projects from other studios

* new photos

* This popular bestseller covers the latest digital techniques for professional and home studios, and location recording

* Now features a dedicated website packed with audio clips to enhance the text

* Now includes a brand new chapter on computer recording procedures