Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, 3rd Edition by Bob Katz Now Available

Focal Press announced the publication of the 3rd Edition of Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science by Bob Katz. Completely reorganized to focus on workflow, this third edition details mastering by providing a step-by-step approach to the process. First covering practical techniques and basic theory, this industry classic also addresses advanced theory and practice. The book’s new approach is especially suitable to accompany a one- or two-term course in audio and mastering.

Focal Press released the 2nd edition of Douglas Self’ Small Signal Audio Design originally published in 2010 and a valuable resource on audio circuitry, components and dealing with audio electronics. The second edition is expanded with ADCs and DACs, microcontrollers, more coverage of discrete op amp design, and a completely new chapter on headphone amplifiers.

Linear Audio Volume 7 is the eight issue of a series of printed bookzines dedicated to technical audio and perception. Compiled and published by our technical editor, Jan Didden, this series of bookzines aims to help spread technical audio information and knowledge in printed format.

Hal Leonard Books has published Behind The Boards II. This second book by Jake Brown continues to reveal the fascinating stories behind some of the greatest records ever produced from a creative and technical perspective.

Whether you’re an audio executive or simply an audio fan, you’ll find everything thing you need to make informed purchasing decisions in the 2013 Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook,our annual publication that lists speaker-related companies and their products and services. It’s the …

This week, while visiting Santa Clara, CA-based HSC Electronic Supply, I came across a book display featuring a few of our best-selling titles: Loudspeaker Design Cookbook, Glass Audio Projects, and Loudspeaker Recipes. If you happen to be in the Santa …