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Nastassja Noell · August 2nd, 2009, 02:38 AM

What books do you folks recommend as a primer for audio production and design, primarily for producing documentary videos? I'm looking for basic info on how microphones work, how to read the specs and sound maps for different microphones, how to record digital sound more than adequately, and everything I don't know enough to even ask about.

I started reading "shaping sound in the studio and beyond" and it seems good so far, but I won't have free access to it again and I'm not sure whether I should buy that or some other book.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Steve House · August 2nd, 2009, 05:42 AM

Two books by Jay Rose, "Producing Great Sound for Film and Video" and "Audio Postproduction for Film and Video" are excellent resources. Both deserve a place on your bookshelf.

Jack Walker · August 2nd, 2009, 12:26 PM

Yes, Jay Rose's books are the best I've seen for what you want. There are several editions, so if getting the books used, make sure to get the latest edition.

Here is Jay's website. He has links to Amazon for the books, and you can find out what the latest edition is here.
Digital Playroom: Audio for TV and New Media

On the website, Jay also has a section of links to a lot of tutorials he wrote for magazines that is worth a look as well:

Another book, though not cheap at $55, is "Location Audio Simplified" by S. Dean Miles. In a simple, straight-forward way, this book covers most practical issues for doing location audio. There are some excerpts from the book on the author's website:
Home

This book is not sold on Amazon, so is harder to find used or discounted. You might find one of these used for a reduced price by putting a "want-to-buy" add in the classified section here at DVInfo.Net.

Nastassja Noell · August 2nd, 2009, 04:29 PM

Thanks Steve and Jack, Jay Rose looks good from the articles I'm finding via the dplay.com site, I'm just starting to dive in. Thanks for the leads!

August 2nd, 2009, 02:38 AM	#1
Nastassja Noell New Boot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Idaho Posts: 6	Recomended Digital Audio Production and Design Books What books do you folks recommend as a primer for audio production and design, primarily for producing documentary videos? I'm looking for basic info on how microphones work, how to read the specs and sound maps for different microphones, how to record digital sound more than adequately, and everything I don't know enough to even ask about. I started reading "shaping sound in the studio and beyond" and it seems good so far, but I won't have free access to it again and I'm not sure whether I should buy that or some other book. Thanks in advance for your advice.

August 2nd, 2009, 05:42 AM	#2
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	Two books by Jay Rose, "Producing Great Sound for Film and Video" and "Audio Postproduction for Film and Video" are excellent resources. Both deserve a place on your bookshelf. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

August 2nd, 2009, 12:26 PM	#3
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	Yes, Jay Rose's books are the best I've seen for what you want. There are several editions, so if getting the books used, make sure to get the latest edition. Here is Jay's website. He has links to Amazon for the books, and you can find out what the latest edition is here. Digital Playroom: Audio for TV and New Media On the website, Jay also has a section of links to a lot of tutorials he wrote for magazines that is worth a look as well: Another book, though not cheap at $55, is "Location Audio Simplified" by S. Dean Miles. In a simple, straight-forward way, this book covers most practical issues for doing location audio. There are some excerpts from the book on the author's website: Home This book is not sold on Amazon, so is harder to find used or discounted. You might find one of these used for a reduced price by putting a "want-to-buy" add in the classified section here at DVInfo.Net.

August 2nd, 2009, 04:29 PM	#4
Nastassja Noell New Boot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Idaho Posts: 6	Thanks Steve and Jack, Jay Rose looks good from the articles I'm finding via the dplay.com site, I'm just starting to dive in. Thanks for the leads!