Need a good book

[cookachoo]

I know that many of you have gone through some courses or programs related to the pro-audio industry. I was hoping some of you could suggest a book you used in the classroom, that you really helped you in the "real world". I have looked at audio books at book stores and they all seem to be targeted at the beginner.

Any audio recording book that no engineers shelf should be without?

[Nika]

1. How advanced are you?

2. I'm pretty sure it's coo'coo'cachoo

Nika.

[cookachoo]

I guess I would be classified as an "intermediate-pro". I have some liturature that covers the basics, but finding something that is credible beyond that is hard to find. I have looked through Border/Amazon, but all their books seemed to just be beginner books or a little above, despite how many times the word "pro" is involved in the title of the book.
Out of curiosity though, I would be interested in any book at any level that you found particularly inspiring or helpful.

Anything come to mind?

[cookachoo]

it is coo coo kachoo if you are in a Beatles song (I am the Walrus), just cookachoo if you are in a Simon and Garfunkel tune (Mrs. Robinson).

[Nika]

Cuckoo,

Most of the education that we all went through used text books on electronic engineering, digital audio theory, analog design, MIDI, film scoring, acoustic control, and the like. It is the applied use of the information you learn in college that provides the foundation for being a decent recording engineer, even if "microphone placement" and "mixing tips" were never a course curriculum.

Currently I'm reading Ken Pohlmann's "Advanced Digital Audio" which is an amazing book that has helped my work, but not directly - more conceptually.

The other reading that I do is typically off of informative websites. Our own In-sync is an example. I reference the "Microphone University" on DPA microphones website a lot as well. Most of my learning about actual mixing and recording has not come from books, but rather spot information here and there.

I don't know if this helps? I guess I'm also not entirely sure what it is you're desiring to learn.

Cheers!
Nika.

[Nika]

Originally posted by cookachoo
it is coo coo kachoo if you are in a Beatles song (I am the Walrus), just cookachoo if you are in a Simon and Garfunkel tune (Mrs. Robinson).

Allright, we've never met, and you have no idea who I am, but you're just going to have to trust me on this one and take my word for it. There are a few areas where I am a rightful authority. Simon and Garfunkle is one. If you look carefully here (http://paul.simon.org/theone.htm) you'll get an idea of why.

The lyric is most definitly "coo, coo, cachoo Mrs. Robinson. Jesus loves you more than you will know..."

It's 2:12 into the song.

Cheers!
:)
Nika.

[cookachoo]

Thank you for your input, I will be sure to look into both of the referances you listed.

You described several subjects that were covered in your classes,".
used text books on electronic engineering, digital audio theory, analog design, MIDI, film scoring, acoustic control, and the like. ." But I am interested in specific titles of the text books used in those classes.

Again, your input thus far has been very helpful.

I hope this better describes what I am looking for.

Chad

[cookachoo]

True, the phrase goes. . . coo, coo, kachoo, in the song Mrs. Robinson. I was simply taking the last part of the phrase, and making it into one word "coo, kachoo" or "cookachoo"

I couldn't the lyrics on that link you provided, but I spell coo, coo, kachoo with a "k".:)

[cookachoo]

oh, i get it. . .you're in the credits. that's what that link was all about. sorry i didn't see it the first time. how did you end up in Indiana?

[Nika]

Originally posted by cookachoo
You described several subjects that were covered in your classes,". ." But I am interested in specific titles of the text books used in those classes.

Hmmm. I remember a couple of them. Ken Pohlmann's book "Advanced Digital Audio" is very good for understanding digital theory, though it is VERY advanced. I understand he has another one? Like just "Digital Audio" or something? You might look into anything by Ken Pohlmann.

I remember a great book called "On the Track" by Fred something er other. It was hardbound and around 800 pages about writing music for film.

My professor wrote one of the texts we used for MIDI, but it is not nationally published.

I can't remember any of the other ones off the top of my head. I think you'll see that none of these are really going to specifically help you with the questions you have, but by reading them all you'll cobble together the types of knowledge you're looking for, if only tangentially. I never read a book on where to place microphones specifically, but through all of the OTHER knowledge that I gained, I apparently derived this information somewhere.

Then there's always just the eagerness to learn stuff and stumbling across it on the web, or in lectures, or in conversations.

(FYI, for info on the web on mic placement start at DPA's website)

I hope this helps?

Nika.

[The Radman]

Investigate this title: " Modern Recording Techniques" 4th Edition by Huber and Runstein. This is the MOST comprehensive title I know of regarding the subject. Highly useful and detailed info from amplifier's to DSP, mastering and beyond... This is the Text at the local recording engineering program here @ Foothill Jr.College in Los Altos that covers 3 levels of recording education. If you are doing anything with Cassette Tape , you owe it to yourself to find this title: "Using your PORTASTUDIO" by Peter McIan. Both are highly informative and useable references for the basics as well as advanced applications in any environment.
Peace Love Electric RAD :cool:
The Radman.

[wrave]

check out the books at www.musicbooksplus.com where I saw many books including texts for audio courses as well as most everything from beginner level to expert. good luck

[cadesignr]

Hi, just saw a list of recommended reading at the Harmony Central website. Sorry, I can't give you a link, but look there. Some pretty deep stuff.
Have fun, R. Fitzpatrick