Recording orchestra and other classical music ensembles / Richard King.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

King, Richard (Richard Lemprière), author.

Series:

Audio Engineering Society presents.

Audio Engineering Society presents

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sound recordings--Production and direction.

Sound recordings.

Sound--Recording and reproducing.

Sound.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (272 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2017.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Recording Orchestra and Other Classical Music Ensembles explores techniques and methodologies specific to recording classical music. Whether a newcomer or a seasoned engineer looking to refine their skills, this book speaks to all levels of expertise and covers every aspect of recording symphonic and concerto repertoire, opera, chamber music, and solo piano. With a focus on the orchestra as an instrument and sound source, this book features sections on how to listen, understanding microphones, concert halls, orchestra seating arrangements, how to set up the monitoring environment, and how to approach recording each section of the orchestra. Recording Orchestra provides concise information on preparing for a recording session, the role of the producer, mixing techniques, and includes a "quick-start" reference guide with suggested setups aimed at helping introduce the reader to the recording process. A companion website, featuring audio examples of various techniques, reinforces concepts discussed throughout the book. The content of the book includes: Clear, practical advice in plain language from an expert in classical music recording, multiple Grammy award winning recording engineer, and university professor The "secret of recording": a collection of practical recording techniques that have been proven to be highly successful in the field, on many occasions Never before published information written by an industry veteran with over twenty five-years of experience in classical music recording Specific techniques and strategies for recording orchestra, opera, wind symphony, chorus, string quartet, and other common classical music ensembles.

Contents:

Introduction

How to listen : loudspeakers, headphones, and listening environment

Understanding microphones

The orchestra and its various iterations

The hall, and how to deal with it

Main microphone systems : how to record it

Recording strings

Recording woodwinds, brass and percussion

Recording harp, piano, celeste and organ

Recording orchestra and chorus

Recording concertos : balancing solo instruments with orchestra

Recording solo voice and orchestra

The role of the producer in classical music recording

How to carry out a successful recording session

Live concerts, live opera and productions with video

Recording chamber orchestra

Recording string quartet

Recording piano with other instruments : violin, cello, voice, etc.

Recording solo piano

Editing

Mixing

Final assembly and mastering

Multi-channel recording : how to listen in surround

How to record and mix for surround sound.

Notes:

"A Focal Press book."

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781315721040

131572104X

9781317520801

1317520807

9781317520818

1317520815

OCLC:

967736416