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How to Choose and Use Audio Interfaces: (The Musician's Guide to Home Recording)

How to Choose and Use Audio Interfaces: (The Musician's Guide to Home Recording)

          
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Along with a computer an audio interface provides the all-important hardware foundation for computer-based recording. This book helps musicians choose apply and get the maximum performance from all types of audio interfaces. Written in a clear practical non-intimidating style topics include:ÞÛ The significance of different types of analog and digital connections and how you would use themÞÛ Interconnection protocols (USB FireWire Thunderbolt PCIe) for Windows and Mac computersÞÛ Product options from portable mobile units up to sophisticated mixers that can also serve as audio interfacesÞÛ The special requirements involved in recording guitarÞÛ The function of drivers and accessory programs (like software mixers for signal routing)ÞÛ Ways to minimize delays that occur when using audio interfaces with computersÞÛ How and why to choose particular sample rates and resolutionsÞÛ The high-resolution audio controversyÞÛ Microphone preampsÞÛ Using multiple interfacesÞÛ Expanding existing interfaces for more inputsÞÛ Understanding specificationsÞÛ Various special features unique to particular interfaces and moreÞÞLoaded with illustrations and featuring the judicious use of sidebars to give details on selected topics for those who want to know why as well as how ÊHow to Choose and Use Audio InterfacesÊ is essential reading about one of the most important elements needed for a high-quality computer-based home or project studio.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments Introduction. About this Book The Purpose of an Audio Interface Tips and References Chapter 1. Jacks and Connectors Balanced and Unbalanced Lines . Signal Level Categories Connector Types . Key Takeaways Chapter 2. Audio Interface Types and Computer Connections External Box External Mixer with Audio Interface External Gear with Built-In Audio Interface DJ Controller with Built-In Audio Interface Internal PCIe Card Digital Connections for External Boxes Interface Drivers The Future How to Choose Driver Settings Key Takeaways Chapter 3. Choosing Settings for Sample Rates and Bit Resolution Sample Rates The “High-Resolution” Sample Rate Controversy Bit Resolution Audio Interface Resolution vs. Recording Software Resolution . Key Takeaways Chapter 4. Choosing Settings for Latency (Computer-Based Audio Delays) Latency Basics Latency Specifications How to Obtain the Lowest Possible Latency Key Takeaways Chapter 5. Digital Audio Connections S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) AES/EBU (Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcast Union) ADAT (Alesis Digital Audio Tape) Optical Interface MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) Basic Clocking . Word Clock Networked Audio Key Takeaways Chapter 6. Microphone Preamps Preamp Gain Preamp Design Classes Understanding Mic Preamp and Audio Interface Specifications Key Takeaways Chapter 7. Other Audio Interface Features Input Level Metering Onboard Effects Universal Audio’s Apollo Interfaces Mic Preamp Low Cut and Phase Switches Digital Mixer Capabilities Software Applications Remote Control Programs Auto-Level Digitally Controlled Mic Preamps Portability Bundled Software IEC Cable vs. “Wall Wart” Ground Post . Ergonomics and Build Quality Front Panel vs. Rear Panel Jacks Key Takeaways Chapter 8. Cascading/Aggregating Interfaces Windows Apple Mac Expanding Interfaces via the ADAT Port Interconnecting an Audio Interface and Expansion Unit Key Takeaways Appendix. Obtaining the Benefits of High Sample Rates in Lower Sample Rate Projects


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781540024916
  • Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
  • Publisher Imprint: Hal Leonard Corporation
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 88
  • Series Title: The Musician's Guide to Home Recording
  • Weight: 254 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1540024911
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jul 2018
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 5 mm
  • Width: 189 mm


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