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Audio Recording

Learn the basics of audio recording for music and podcasting purposes.

Music Recording Basics

Music Recording Terms
A list of basic terms associated with music recording.
Music Production 101
A six chapter article explaining multiple aspects of home recording.
Recording Info
A website of comprehensive recording information with topics such as mics, mixing, mastering and more.

Home Recording Made Easy Podcast
A podcast made for beginner and intermediate home recording musicians.
SOS Podcasts
Get tips and hints from experts on this podcast.

The Encyclopedia of Home Recording by Mark Garrison
ISBN: 9781461090427
Publication Date: 2011-06-20
Home Recording for Dummies by Jeff Strong
ISBN: 9781119711100
Publication Date: 2020-11-03
Modern Recording Techniques by David Miles Huber; Robert E. Runstein
Call Number: TK7881.4 .H783 2018
ISBN: 9781138203679
Publication Date: 2017-11-03
The Singer-Songwriter's Guide to Recording in the Home Studio by Shane Adams
ISBN: 9780876391716
Publication Date: 2016-05-01

All About Microphones

Links
Videos

The Beginner’s Guide to Recording Studio Microphones
An article that discusses different types of microphones and what they are commonly used for.
Types of Microphones
This article teaches you the ins and outs of the three types of microphones and when to use them.

An overview of the four different kinds of microphones. Duration: 5min

Recording Tips

Record Vocals like a Pro
This guide will teach you how to record vocals at home.

How to record Guitar
This article gives practical tips on how to record guitar.
Recording Acoustic Guitar
This video explains how to record an acoustic guitar using Audacity. Duration: 6min

Recording Bass Guitar
A complete guide to recording bass guitar.

Recording Keyboards in Your Home Studio
An article that describes three different ways to record a keyboard.