Mixing audio : concepts, practices and tools / Roey Izhaki.

By:

Izhaki, Roey

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Oxford, [England] ; Burlington, MA : Focal Press, c2008.Description: xvii, 562 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:

9780240520681
0240520688

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

621.3893 IZH

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	Moylish Library Main Collection	621.3893 IZH (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002000362856

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Mixing remains one of the most illusive arts of recording practice and can take a life time to master. Looking at practices, concepts, tools and mixing instruments the author provides a comprehensive insight to the art and science of mixing. Whether a hobbyist of professional this book covers basic concepts to advanced techniques as well as tips and tricks and is a vital read for anyone wanting to succeed in the field of mixing. The book is accompanied by the website www.mixingaudio.com, featuring a sample chapter, illustrations, audio and a user forum.

Includes index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Introduction
Part I Concepts and Practices
Music and mixing
Music - an extremely short introduction
The role and importance of the mix
The perfect mix Some axioms and other gems
Louder perceived better
Percussives weight less
Importance Natual vs. artificial
Learning to mix
What makes a great mixing engineer?
Methods of learning
Mixing analysis
Reference tracks
The process of mixing
Mixing and the production chain
The mix as a composite
Where to start?
Deadlocks
Milestones
Finalizing and stabilizing the mix
Related issues
How long does it take?
Breaks Using solos
Mono listening Bouncing
Housekeeping Mix Edits Mastering
Mixing domains and objectives
Mixing objectives
Frequency domain
Level domain
Stereo domain
Depth
Part II Tools Monitoring
How did we get here?
Choosing monitors
The room factor
Positioning monitors
Meters Peak meters Average meters
Phase meters
Mixing consoles
Processors vs. effects
Basic signal flow
Groups In-line consoles
The monitor section
Solos
Correct gain structure
The digital console
Software mixers
Tracks and mixer strips
Routing
The internal architecture Phase
What is phase?
Problems
Tricks
Faders
Types
Scales
Working with faders Panning
How stereo works?
Pan controls
Types of tracks
Panning techniques
Beyond pan pots
Equalizers
Applications
The frequency spectrum
Types and controls
In practice
Equalizing various instruments
Introduction to dynamic range processors
Dynamic Range
Dynamics
Dynamic Range
Processors in a nutshell
Compressors
Principle of operation and core controls
Additional controls
Controls in practice
Applications
Tricks
More on compressors
Limiters
Gates
Controls
Applications
In practice
Tricks
Expanders
Controls
In practice
Upward
Expanders
Duckers
Operation and controls
Applications
Delays
Delay basics
Types
In practice
Applications
Other modulation tools
Vibrato ADT Chorus
Flanging
Phasing
Tremolo
Reverbs
Applications
Types
Reverb programs
Reverb properties and parameters
Reverbs and stereo
Other reverb types
Reverbs in practice
Distortion
Distortion basics
Ways to generate distortion
Drum Triggering
Methods of drum triggering
Other tools MS
Pitch shifters and harmonizers
Exciters and enhancers
Transient designers
Automation
The automation process
Automation alternatives
Control surfaces
Part III Sample Mixes
Hero (rock)
The Hustler (drum n' bass)
Temps (hip hop)
Donna Pomini (dance)
Appendices
Appendix 1 Notes and frequencies
Appendix 2 Delay time chart

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Roey Izhaki (Author)Roey Izhaki has been involved with mixing since 1992. He is an academic lecturer in the field of audio engineering and gives mixing seminars across Europe at various schools and exhibitions. He is currently lecturing in the Audio Engineering department at SAE Institute, London.