Can you teach yourself audio engineering?
No. Traditionally, great engineers have learned by doing—starting as an intern in a studio and being mentored by peers to develop their skills. The professional studio landscape has changed, though, and you’ll probably have a better chance of learning through YouTube than being mentored in a studio.
Are sound engineers real engineers?
are not engineers. Audio technicians (what this article refers to as audio “engineering”) operate the equipment and mix the sound. While that is definitely a skilled trade or craft, it is not engineering. Engineers DESIGN the equipment that is used in those fields.
How do I start as an audio engineer?
Gaining Hands-On Experience
- Observe sound engineers at work.
- People will tell you no.
- Seize any chance you can get.
- Find an internship with a recording or production company.
- Read and gain knowledge on sound equipment.
- Learn how to use music software.
- Read up on safety procedures.
- Get experience early on.
Is sound engineering hard?
You step into engineering thinking “how hard can it be?” and it turns out the answer is “really f’ing difficult.” Your mixes never seem to hold up, your clients are some kind of mix between human being, howler monkey, and lake algae… and you can’t seem to shake that pesky day job.
What is the best book to learn audio engineering?
Best Book for Technical Audio Concepts – Handbook for Sound Engineers by Glen Ballou The final book on this list, Handbook for Sound Engineers by Glen Ballou, is a tremendous resource for anyone wishing to gain a more technical understanding of audio production.
What is the best book on microphone placement and recording techniques?
For those seeking a resource for learning about microphone placement and recording techniques, The Recording Engineer’s Handbook by Bobby Owsinski is a gem. Bobby Owsinski has a way of providing actionable advice. This book contains actual techniques for recording almost any instrument you can imagine!
Do you need math to learn audio systems?
Many audio texts are filled with high–end math and physics equations/formulas that are not always needed for folks who want to learn to set-up and run audio systems (big and little) and get a good sound from them.
How good are the sound samples in the book Sound?
The sound samples were an excellent companion to the text and perfectly illustrated all of the concepts on the book. My favorite quote: “If you are a sound operator and you never have volume or sound complaints, then you’re very good, very well-liked, very diplomatic, or very scary-looking.”