Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science

Bob Katz

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Rank: 8573

"The definitive work on mastering...an indispensable resource for anyone working with audio... If you only buy one book on audio, this has to be it - it should be required reading for anyone involved with recording, producing or mastering music."
Sound on Sound magazine

"As one of the most complete books on the final stage in the recording process...this book clears up any potential misconceptions for newbies and veterans alike." Electronic Musician Magazine, July 2003

"This book is sure to become the 'Industry Bible' on mastering audio. Highly recommended."
Christopher Hambly, www.audiocourses.com

About the Author

Bob Katz played the B flat clarinet from the age of 10, and his lifelong love of sound and music led him to become a professional recording, mixing and mastering engineer (since 1971).

Three of his recordings have garnered the Grammy award and many others have been lauded in publications such as Stereo Review, Audio, and Stereophile.

He has written over one hundred articles for audio and computer publications, and is an inventor and manufacturer with processors and support gear in use at mastering studios worldwide.

His most recent patent-pending inventions, the K-Stereo and K-Surround Processors, fill a missing link in the mastering and post- production pantheon.

He has been a workshops, facilities and section chairman of the AES and has given lectures in several countries.

Currently, Bob runs Digital Domain Studios just north of Orlando, Florida.

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	"The definitive work on mastering...an indispensable resource for anyone working with audio... If you only buy one book on audio, this has to be it - it should be required reading for anyone involved with... read full editorial

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	Mastering Audio explains leading-edge audio concepts in an easy-to-grasp, holistic manner, including an ear-opening investigation of the mysteries of jitter, dither and wordlengths, high sample rates, distortion, headroom,... read full editorial

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Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science
Bob Katz


	Quality, Quality, Quality
	(Westford, MA USA) December 1, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars
	I've acquired many books about audio over the years, but this book is definitely in my top five list. I would recommend this book to any hobbyist or professional, without hesitation.The author addresses his subject with... read full review

	if you want a deeper understanding of audio
	(Hackensack, NJ United States) June 25, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
	and a deeper respect for mastering engineers then READ THIS BOOK. this book walks you through the disecting audio to different types of audio. it takes you from handing over your mix to the mastering engineer to what it's... read full review

	Jumps in at Expert Level
	(Burlington, CT USA) September 7, 2004 - 3.0/5 stars
	This is a good book and I am sure, in time, it will be useful. The problem is, it is not written by someone who remembers the key to learning is a good foundation. I wanted a basic foundation to start with... read full review

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