SG04 - Microphones: Products & Practice (UK Edition)

UK/European edition published March 2012 (US edition to follow)
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This comprehensive guide to buying and using studio and stage microphones includes information on almost every relevant product currently in the market as well as introductory chapters, written by Sound On Sound's Editor-In-Chief Paul White and Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns, such as choosing the right microphone for the right occasion, how to interpret manufacturers' specification data, using and looking after your mics, and more. As well as conventional small-diaphragm, large-diaphragm, dynamic and ribbon mics, the guide also covers specialist models, valve-based microphones, instrument-specific models and boundary mics with information on each manufacturer.

Purchasing this guide unlocks a free download of Alan Parsons' 35-minute microphones video from his Art & Science of Sound Recording series.

SG03 - Monitors & Headphones: Products & Practice (UK Edition)

UK/European edition published September 2011 (US edition to follow Q1 2012)
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The essential guide to buying and using studio monitors and headphones gathering in one place information on the relevant products currently in the market. Introductory chapters, written by Sound On Sound's Editor In Chief Paul White and Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns, provide invaluable background information, such as choosing the right monitors for your studio, how to interpret manufacturers' specification data, optimising your monitoring environment, using monitor controllers, good monitoring practice, and working on headphones.

Purchasing this guide unlocks a free download of Alan Parsons' 30-minute monitoring video from his Art & Science of Sound Recording series.

SG02 - Music Technology: Basics & Beyond

Published April 2011
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Written by our esteemed Editor In Chief Paul White, Basics & Beyond provides you with a solid foundation from which to expand your studio knowledge. Covering everything you need to know about the fundamentals of music production from cable and connector types to the underlying principles of EQ, compression and mixers, Basics & Beyond is an ideal starting point for aspiring engineers. This Smart Guide also includes a section on education and courses.

Purchasing this guide unlocks a portal of free articles, tutorials and online videos as free bonus content, to help expand your music technology knowledge.

SG01 - DAW Power User

Published December 2010
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Our first Smart Guide, full of DAW tips, covering all the major DAWs including Cubase, Digital Performer, Live, Logic, Pro Tools, Reaper, Reason and Sonar, with key techniques articles to get you started.

Purchasing this guide unlocks a range of Berklee Music Online video tutorials as free bonus content, to help further your knowledge of your favourite DAW.

Accessing Bonus Content (all Smart Guides)

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