This completely updated edition of the bestselling Mastering Engineer’s Handbook provides a thorough exploration of the mastering process for virtually any kind of audio program, utilizing insights from the world’s top mastering engineers. The book is a treasure-trove of knowledge, with an overview of the history, tools, and philosophy behind mastering as well as complete reference information for all audio delivery formats in use today. Peek inside a top-flight mastering house and see how their methods can now be yours. Explore the secrets of making hot masters, the rules of compression and frequency balancing, and how to mix with mastering in mind. Investigate how optical discs, such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, HD-DVD, and beyond, work and how they’re made. Discover the trick to making great-sounding MP3s and streaming audio. Examine multichannel surround mastering for film and television. You’ll even relive mastering history with a separate chapter about mastering for vinyl and how records are pressed. Throughout the book, legendary mastering engineers share experiences, tips, and tricks with you through every step of the process. The final section of the book features interviews with mastering giants such as Bernie Grundman, Bob Ludwig, Glenn Meadows, Doug Sax, and more.

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A great book, a must - 2009-09-10
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Thiss book is a must for everyone that needs to know more about matering. Do not trust the default settings of your HD-Sequensing Program, you will need this knolage. Go and buy it!

The Mastering Engineer's Handbook - 2009-04-26
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I think Owsinski book is great in providing crucial information ranging from the very basics of mastering (such as what is dither, Disk Description Protocol,etc.,)to intermediate level information (compression, EQ, software and hardware), and then very advanced quasi philosophical knowledge(from interviews to well seasoned mastering engineers)to take in account at the moment of mastering. In sum a very broad yet complete perspective.

Yes, it DOES Teach You How to Master - 2009-04-25
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One of the most liked reviews here says that the book does not teach how to do the actual mastering. Bull! Not only does the author give sequential, detailed instructions, but the interviewed experts also give specific, detailed instructions. Maybe the reviewer that dissed on this book was looking for something dramatic and exciting and maybe this book is too subtle. But guess what? The world's best mastering engineers make SUBTLE, EXACTING tweaks when they master. My advice is to go listen to the work of Doug Sax, Bob Katz and the others that are interviewed. These guys mastered hundreds of gold records and they know their business and are willing to share their secrets. This is an excellent resource, in part because it teaches patience, proper setup, patience, a measured approach and patience. These guys know how to listen and that takes patience and attention to detail. Did I mention patience?

Part of my new standard library - 2009-01-12
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An excellent book, great price. Chock full of practical advise. Great concepts that can be applied--not super specific to any single piece of gear or software.
Excellent. Highly recommended.

It is a good point, for to be a Mastering Engineer. - 2008-02-25
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Before, I really didnot know how to work with my Audio Master, and any... but after i read this book (The Mastering Engineer's Handbook), i have many ideas for to do my works.

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