Hypercardioid, comb filter, gooseneck, distortion factor, high-pass filter, phantom sound. In the age of digital storage and processing of sound recordings, an optimized recording technique is essential. Perfection can only be achieved with the right microphones and by considering sound sources, recording space, and spatial hearing phenomena. This book enables beginners and advanced users alike to incorporate all these aspects into professional studio techniques. The emphasis is on practical relevance. Numerous illustrations and tables contribute to understanding.

From the contents: sound waves, levels, room acoustics, direct sound, sound reflection and absorption, reverb, recording spaces (studios, concert halls, opera houses, theaters, churches), speaking and singing voice, musical instruments, orchestras, and ensembles.