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THE definitive work on mastering audio just got better.(Cision Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) In an easy-to-grasp, holistic manner Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, Third Edition unravels the technical mysteries that regularly challenge audio engineers. Including practical tips and real world experi-ences, Bob Katz explains the technical detail of the subject in his informa-tive and humorous style. Completely reorganized to focus on workflow, this third edition details mastering by providing a step-by-step approach to the process. First cov -ering practical techniques and basic theory, this industry classic also ad-dresses advanced theory and practice in audio and mastering. More About the Book: 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. 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. “You need to read this book – it’s up-to-date, factual and it will help take you to a new golden age of audio production and mastering.” – Bob Ludwig , Grammy winning Mastering Engineer Author Bio: 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 1971. Receiving many nominations, three of Bob’s recordings have garnered the prestigious Grammy™ award, and his work has been praised in publications such as Stereo Review, Audio, and Stereophile. Bob has written numerous articles and reviews for audio and computer publications as well as the digido.com website. Katz’s processors and support gear, including patented inventions K-Stereo and K-Surround, are in use at mastering studios worldwide and fill a missing link in mastering and post -production. Bob’s entertaining seminars and workshops around the world grew from his unique ability to simplify complex topics. He runs Digital Domain Studios north of Orlando, Florida, mastering all styles of music for major and independent labels. Visit the book page at: http://bit.ly/1trtIP7 9780240818962 | $39.95 in paperback | September 2014 Marketing Manager, Focal Press Tel: 760-294-8758 | Email: [email protected] Focal Press has been a leading publisher of Media Technology books for 75 years. We provide essential resources for professionals and students in many areas including: film and digital video production, photography, digital imaging, graphics, animation and new media, broadcast and media distribution technologies, music recording and production, mass communications, and theatre technology. For information about Focal Press visit www.focalpress.com. This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.comhttp://news.cision.com/taylor---francis/r/the-definitive-work-on-mastering-audio-just-got-better-,c9644692The following files are available for download:http://mb.cision.com/Main/1674/9644692/286861.pdf Mastering Audiohttp://news.cision.com/taylor---francis/i/mastering-audio-jpg,c1547184 Mastering Audio jpg (c) 2014 Cision. All Rights Reserved. |