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I've been a radio imaging guy for about 2 years now. Grad, from a public college (Well after I pay that book fine lol). Our radio production class didn't help me alot, we dealt with SAW, Real to real (fun, fun, fun), and the tecnical names for every part on the board. I would like to know more about tecnical aspects of sound. I was wondering if there are any good books, tapes, ect. out there that would be helpful. I'm looking to study subjects like phasing in audio, more about different types of sound equipment out there to give your audio more depth, etc.. Dose anyone out there in internet land know and good places i can start, I know I've read my production book, front to back cover, and it touched on the subject, but not in depth. Just to give you a idea, the book said that computers could be a big part of radio in the comming years... lol. Please point me in a direction.

Just my initial thoughts since I am not a true expert on the subject, but I have worked in radio for almost 20 years (will be next year). It's really going to depend on where and what you want to do. Hands on is my recommendation if you want to go the radio route. Get some experience in a radio station as say a board op. You will learn quickly what equipment is there and what does what without tweaking a single knob. Be forewarned, radio is a passion and not a money making venture at least not at this level and you really have to work your way there to the money making jobs.

As for sraight audio maybe an audio engineering direction would be where you need to look. One start you alreeady have and that's being on these forums. There is a weath of info here.

Mix magazine is a good magazine to get on general music and audio production and they do have a book area on their website where you can purchase books & videos. Here's the address http://www.mixonline.com/ . Maybe others can answer your questions in more detail There's also the Audio Engineering Society  (AES) They too have books on audio.

I'm already in radio, I plan getting my start here, as for a direction. I'm getting out of radio maybe go one to a recording studio, I know I want to stay in audio production, the direction is unknown at this time. I'm just trying to learn more about audio, so I can better manipulate it.


Thanks for those suggestions!

You're welcome!

In that case then the latter of my message would apply. There are lots of recording "schools" out there and Mix Magazine would be a good start as they have an annual directory that lists amog other things, audio programs at many different schools. See if there is a recording studio in your area. Ask them where in you local area is a good place to start or even do some part-time work with them to learn. Check your local college or university for audio(music) programs that they may offer. The AES would be another good place to start as I mentioned. It is a very well respected organization in the industry and I think the dues are reasonable (but high for my taste). Here's their link http://www.aes.org/ .

Good luck! You are embarking on a great adventure into the world of audio!  

A really great way to learn a lot is to simply read all of the old threads you can right here!  These forums are a lot like a text book...The big difference is that here, you can ask questions to the author(s).  Spend some time in the General Audio forum, you'll be amazed at wheat you can learn!

You may also want to check out this book... saw it on another board thought it might be of interest.

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072822538/information_center_view0/

I'm presently enrolled in an audio class at the local college (along with my 12 year old) and the "text" that we're using is, Modern Recording Techniques (5th edition) and the college book store was selling it for $55.  They didn't have any used books, and I found it at Guitar Center for $39.  I bought 2, so the small savings was nice!!  I have a small "library" of audio/recording books that I've amassed over the years (not counting years of magazines) and it is very informative and most importantly.... current with newer technologies!!

 

Great thanks for the great advise everyone, very helpful. I did look around at the general board. Maybe I couldn't find it, but I'm setting up my studio sytem. I'd like to learn more about "Gain Staging" I think I need to work on that aspect of setting up my studio. what sort of test equipment is needed? I'm not looking to make this the best, just ok. Need to get some more equimpent, but I have a "NAB - Calibration CD". Is this a good way to start off? What tests of the CD will help me out the most?


Again thanks for the help.
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