4th Edition

Recording Tips for Engineers For Cleaner, Brighter Tracks

By Tim Crich Copyright 2017
    250 Pages
    by Routledge

    250 Pages
    by Routledge

    Recording Tips for Engineers, Fourth Edition provides the knowledge needed to become a proficient audio engineer. With years of experience working with big name rock stars, author Tim Crich shares his expertise and gives all the essential insider tips and shortcuts. A tool for engineers of all levels, this humorous, easy-to-read guide is packed with practical advice using real-life studio situations, bulleted lists, and clear illustrations. It will save valuable time and allow for fast, in-session reference.

    Additional resources are available on the companion website (www.routledge/cw/crich.com).

    The fourth edition has been updated to:

    • Lead discussions of modern file storage and processes for uploading, downloading, sharing, and transferring files and data.
    • Address digital audio workstations.
    • Provide expanded coverage on room treatment.

    List of Figures

    Acknowledgments

    Introduction

    Chapter 1: The Recording Engineer

    Chapter 2: Sound Characteristics

    Chapter 3: The Studio Setup

    Chapter 4: Drums Setup

    Chapter 5: Electric Guitars Setup

    Chapter 6: Acoustic Instruments Setup

    Chapter 7: Vocals Setup

    Chapter 8: The Control Room Setup

    Chapter 9: The Starting Points

    Chapter 10: The Signal Routing

    Chapter 11: The Recording

    Chapter 12: The Mixing

    Biography

    Tim Crich has over twenty-five years of experience in the recording studio, and has worked on records by the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Billy Joel, David Bowie, Bon Jovi, Ozzy, Cher, and many more. Tim has engineered for some of the biggest producers in the world. He is the author of Assistant Engineers Handbook.