The Roger Nichols recording method : a primer for the 21st century audio engineer / by Roger Nichols ; foreword by George Petersen ; compiled & edited by Mike Lawson ; additional editorial by Connie Reeder Nichols ; editorial & archival research by Cimcie Nichols.

Author/creator Nichols, Roger author.
Other author Lawson, Mike, 1968- editor.
Other author Nichols, Connie Reeder, editor.
Other author Nichols, Cimcie, editor.
Format Book
Publication InfoLos Angeles : Alfred Music, 2013.
Description180 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm + 1 DVD ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects

Contents Roger's obsession with all things sound -- Self-instruction guide for the Roger Nichols recording method -- Why learn the art and science of audio and recording? -- Determine your recording needs -- Planning a recording session -- Noise from your electrical connections -- What is recording? -- My thoughts on recording formats -- My detailed audio production definitions -- Caveat sampler, ille nunquam cedunt! -- Microphones -- Connecting an audio source -- Recording formats: understanding how digital audio works -- Signal chain -- Recording multiple takes -- New concepts -- Overdubs -- Punch-in techniques -- Editing in a DAW -- Mixing -- Beginning automation -- Your final mix -- Epilogue: this is a service business -- About Roger Nichols -- Roger Nichols remembered -- Roger Nichols discography.
Abstract Through the eyes and ears of the author, a master engineer, you will learn the basics of digital recording, each step of the signal path, and everything from microphone placement to his personal strategy for mixing. From scientifically analyzing the differences between condenser, ribbon, and dynamic microphones, to sharing his secrets to an amazing mix, the author delivers something for everyone interested in the science and art of audio engineering--no matter what your experience level. This book gives you the unique experience of learning directly from the author--exactly as he would have taught you at one of his famous master classes. It's the ultimate experience of having an eight-time Grammy-winning engineer sit down in your studio to teach you from his personal experiences and techniques. This book is excellent for beginners but is still full of gems for seasoned pros who want to know how he always managed to get that sound.
Local noteJOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY -- Missing DVD.
Bibliography noteIncludes discography (pages 169-175) and index.
ISBN9780739095058 (pbk.)
ISBN0739095056 (pbk.)