Audio Engineering 101

A Beginner's Guide to Music Production

Tim Dittmar

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Focal Press
02 June 2025

Music; Audio processing

Practical, concise, and approachable, the third edition of Audio Engineering 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Music Production offers readers an extensive introduction to audio engineering and music production.

Featuring step-by-step breakdowns and interviews with active professionals, the book covers waveform characteristics, EQ, signal flow, acoustics, and signal processors, as well as often overlooked topics such as internships, people skills, and job opportunities in the industry. This updated edition includes answers to common questions from audio engineering students by a diverse range of professionals, as well as a more extensive chapter discussing microphones. QR codes are included throughout the book, providing readers with instant access to video and audio clips to aid in the comprehension of the material.

Filled with practical advice for navigating a mysterious and confusing industry, and supported by extensive audio and video resources, Audio Engineering 101 is the go-to guide for students and audio engineers looking to succeed in the recording world.

By: Tim Dittmar
Imprint: Focal Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 470g
ISBN: 9781032553290
ISBN 10: 1032553294
Pages: 246
Publication Date: 02 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. What Is Sound? Seven Important Characteristics 2. How to Listen. Remember When Your Parents Told You to Listen? Well, You Should Have Listened! 3. EQ Points of Interest. Frequencies Made Easy 4. Mixing Consoles. So Many Knobs, So Little Time 5. Signal Flow. The Keys to Directing Audio Traffic 6. Microphone Guide and Their Uses. Hey, Is This Thing On? 7. Signal Processors. Toys You Could Play With for Days! 8. Studio Session Procedures. How a Recording Session Happens and in What Order 9. Basic Acoustics. How to Make Your Recording Space Sound Better 10. The History of Audio. It Helps to Know Where You Came From 11. People Skills. Recording Isn’t All Technical! 12. Now That I Am Dangerous, Should I Get an Internship? 13. Jobs. What Can I Do With These Skills? 14. FAQs. Hear It From the Pros

Tim Dittmar is a musician, songwriter, audio engineer, producer, and educator. Tim began his professional audio career in the late 80s at Cedar Creek Studio in Austin, TX. He has been a full-time faculty member and served as the department chair at Austin Community College, USA, since 2000 for Audio Technology & Industry (ATI).