Home Studio Setup

Whether you have a ton of equipment or just the basic gear this book offers an all you need to know to setting up, running and getting great sound from a project studio.

Acoustics Chapter 1: Acoustics Basics Fundamentals of Acoustics The two types of acoustic treatment Chapter 2: Planning Programming Making the most out of your room Chapter 3: Construction Basic construction tips and tricks Common Problems and Solutions Equipment Chapter 4: Computers and Recorders DAW programs Plug-ins Software Synths and Samplers Chapter 5: The Front End Microphones Microphone Preamps Outboard Compressors and Equalizers Analog to Digital Conversion Chapter 6: Control and Monitoring Mixing Consoles Control Surfaces Studio Monitors Chapter 7: Equipment of the project studio Furniture, Decor, and Ergonomics Purchasing Suggestions Recording Techniques Chapter 8: Fundamentals Basics of Sound Analog and Digital Recording MIDI Signal Flow and Routing Chapter 9: Tools Microphones Compression Equalization Time-Based Effects Chapter 10: Bringing It All Together Mixing Mastering