Bob Katz Mastering Audio Volume 1 or 2?

heisleyamor · 10th December 2008

I want to purchase Bob Katz' Mastering Audio: The Art and Science, but I'm not sure which one to get. Volume 1 or Volume 2? I believe volume 1 was made in 2002 and volume 2 was made in 2007 so maybe volume 2 has more up to date techniques (itb). I think they might have volume 2 at borders and barnes and noble also. I just want to hear from you which would be a better, more informative buy. Thanks

Jeff

ron florentine · 10th December 2008

Wow.....i didnt even know there was a mastering DVD available.....................I have the book and it is excellent......Where do you purchase the DVD.

Ron Florentine
Soundswest Studio

heisleyamor · 10th December 2008

no they are both books. I'm just not sure which one to get.

Rednose · 10th December 2008

I recently got Vol 1 at a book store used.
First off, mastering bores the piss out of me, but I have to master more and more at my studio due to lack of budgets.
I found he had some great tips on how to improve your mix before mastering.
Its still a snooze fest for me, but probably one of the best I've read so far.
Reminds me, I've gotta get back to it, thanks!

No Offense to Bob, he has a great book here, its just me!

macleodgrant · 10th December 2008

the most recent would definitely be the best as it includes up to date info.
i haven't read the 2nd edition and have read the 1st edition - it's a great book all round

FollowTheMusic · 10th December 2008

There's a 2nd edition, not a 2nd volume. Meaning it's been updated and revised, so it's better. It's not like there are two volumes covering separate material. So get the 2nd edition.

10th December 2008	#1
heisleyamor Lives for gear Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,357 Thread Starter	Bob Katz Mastering Audio Volume 1 or 2? I want to purchase Bob Katz' Mastering Audio: The Art and Science, but I'm not sure which one to get. Volume 1 or Volume 2? I believe volume 1 was made in 2002 and volume 2 was made in 2007 so maybe volume 2 has more up to date techniques (itb). I think they might have volume 2 at borders and barnes and noble also. I just want to hear from you which would be a better, more informative buy. Thanks Jeff

10th December 2008	#4
Rednose Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,439	I recently got Vol 1 at a book store used. First off, mastering bores the piss out of me, but I have to master more and more at my studio due to lack of budgets. I found he had some great tips on how to improve your mix before mastering. Its still a snooze fest for me, but probably one of the best I've read so far. Reminds me, I've gotta get back to it, thanks! No Offense to Bob, he has a great book here, its just me! __________________ www.sonicpalacemusic.com www.myspace.com/sonicpalace

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macleodgrant Lives for gear Joined: May 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,417	the most recent would definitely be the best as it includes up to date info. i haven't read the 2nd edition and have read the 1st edition - it's a great book all round __________________ Grant Mac Leod Producer / Recording / Mixing http://www.facebook.com/people/Grant-Mac-Leod/674194879

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ron florentine Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 806	Wow.....i didnt even know there was a mastering DVD available.....................I have the book and it is excellent......Where do you purchase the DVD. Ron Florentine Soundswest Studio

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FollowTheMusic Gear Head Joined: May 2006 Posts: 41	There's a 2nd edition, not a 2nd volume. Meaning it's been updated and revised, so it's better. It's not like there are two volumes covering separate material. So get the 2nd edition.