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This book really has very little to offer. It’s 1% informative and 99% filler with apparent experienced recording professionals sharing stories that lead into why they do things a certain way. Most of the stuff is simple high school logic applied to a recording studio environment which I had already done prior to reading any home recording type books. I thought recording for dummies had very little to offer but this book definitely offered nothing. The ironic thing about this book, compared to others by recording professionals who’s ego’s need to intellectualize what they do in order to make it seem as if it’s actually some type of science, is that it is actually straight forward in what it’s telling you which is why I gave it two stars. If other books were this way, but more in depth and precise concerning the recording process and leave out the personal experience anecdotes and the need to give new names to previously straight forward ones, it would sell a million easy.
I want to set up a home recording studio?
I’ve written a lot of songs and are still doing them and I am going to start saving to get equipment to home Recording Studio Equipment Wholesale set up a home recording studio. I am a complete newbie at this so can someone please tell me what all I need and about how much it costs? I am just recording voice, no instruments or anything and I want to be able to edit it and do overdubbs and stuff idk I’m lost . Any advice? Thanks
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September 5th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
A handy little package that comes together in clever ways to make the life of travelling mic work easier. Recommend sensible placement of the booth close to a sound absorbing surface to reduce bounce of sound through the back. Otherwise a neat solution at home in even some studio setings to improve the neutrality of the mics. working environment.
September 6th, 2010 at 11:31 am
This works great!!
What a brilliant idea.
I only wish it was a little bigger so I could have a place for a scrip holder.
September 7th, 2010 at 12:21 am
Although I found this book quite well written I can’t say that it provided any information to me that I didn’t already have. I do have a degree in electronics and have spent a considerable number of years working with home studio equipment but I still felt that Craig’s book could have put more detail into each of the chapters. The book is more of a basic tutorial designed for those new to recording who need a jumpstart down the path to audio competence. At this task it is very successful.
September 7th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
this is the book …….the bible if you will of audio knoledge
September 8th, 2010 at 12:22 am
Like all of Anderton’s books, this one has lots of technical details and nice diagrams, but does not get into what one needs to make better sounds. It is written from a very left-brain perspective, and leaves one with the feeling that music is to be programmed like a computer instead of played to provoke emotion.
Is it worthless? If your goal is to make sweet recordings, I would have to say yes. If you are into home recording, or if you are looking to develop your skills, you could probably find better information in one of those magazines with a glossy cover.
September 8th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I purchased this book hoping to get some help setting up and making music in my little project studio. I have a Cubase SX setup, and wanted to lat down some tracks of some original tunes I have written. The book has an array of technical details, none of which help a beginner (or experienced person) for that matter set up a studio and make good recordings. If you want to learn ohm’s law, and other electronic nomenclature, this book might be of use although a good electronics dictionary would be your best bet. For learning the basics of home recording, there are much better books and info out there. Pass this one by.
September 8th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
I tried to post a review before, but I’m thinking I didn’t specify I was over 13, so it didn’t go through. I’m 55. I bought two of these on the advice of my equipment supplier, who has never lead me wrong before. He didn’t lead me wrong this time either. I’ve used these on acoustic guitar, backing vocals, spoken word for a radio show, percussion and guitar cabinets. For the money, I’ve not found anything as versatile. I wouldn’t put them everywhere I’d put a SM57, but they are purported to take high spl’s well. I just didn’t want to break something I use so much. I bought two more as well as a USB version.
September 9th, 2010 at 11:47 am
This mic does its job. I am giving 5 starts for the value.
Pros:
1) Affordable price
2) Low noise: I was actually quite surprised when I heard my test recording. Even after signal amplification, I do not hear much noise.
Cons:
1) Small gain: Since I use it mainly for instrumental recording, the gain is a bit low for me. From 2 feet away, a series of amplification is a must, but it works out all right due to low noise. I am not sure for vocal works.
2) Weak bass: You won’t hear much bass from this.
3) Sound getting lumped: Although being neutral, the sound still comes flat.
Overall, I am impressed with this. My complaints won’t go away unless spending ~$1000.
September 10th, 2010 at 12:24 am
This is a wonderful microphone. I use it to record interviews in the field instead of a shotgun set up. It is more hassle to use because it requires phantom power. But it provides a clean, clear, warm voice print.
I also plan to use it to record my children’s musical performances here at home. So for home concerts and for my field work, this mic works for me.
DD
September 10th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
If you are looking at this, you know it’s really cheap for a condenser microphone. Probably about as little as you can spend for anything of quality. It does not have a roll-off for low frequencies, or any other switchable pad, but it is built like a tank.
I found that it sounds kind of weak by itself, but with a decent preamp it can sound pretty good.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Not enough graphics, seems to talk from theory not experience, huge glossary but no UK-US terms translation, missing detail drawings when describing soundproofing assemblies – one nail or screw in the wrong place and it will not work. Some concepts are plain wrong or badly described. Read with caution!
September 11th, 2010 at 11:29 am
…just enough information. I’m busy, man, so are you – you are a project musician trying to build a project studio, probably wondering to yourself how in the world owens corning 703 can be so difficult to find…you need a book with simple diagrams, simple language to tell you what you need to know. If you are building a room for bob clearmountain, then this ain’t for you- if you are like the rest of the 99% of us just trying to fit a studio into your exisiting space on a budget- I think that this is the way to go….
September 12th, 2010 at 12:01 am
This book is nothing like I expected. It’s more about actually building a studio in your home as opposed to modifying things to coexist with a studio. It’s from the UK, so some of the terminology is a little different, and parts are very technical.I guess I was looking for “Home Studios for Idiots”, and this ain’t it! This might be good if you have more room-time-money, than I do.
September 12th, 2010 at 11:59 am
So far my only gripe is that is a minature book. I was expecting a regular sized book to read, and didnt know it was a pocket book. It appears to be very informal.