Sound Advice on Microphone Techniques - Bill Gibson. Good?

The Greening · 15th September 2006

Hi, I'm checking out various mic technique books, and I can't find any mention of it on this site. Anyone ever check out Sound Advice on Microphone Techniques by Bill Gibson? Supposed to come with an audio reference CD as well. Any other suggestions for the same topic (saw Professional Microphone Techniques listed - wondering if there is a "better" or if there's really that many techniques and most books cover all)?

thanks,
Will

DeepSpace · 15th September 2006

I can't advise you about the Bill Gibson book. But you woudl do well to check ou the book discussed on this thread.

It covers a lot else besides microphone selection and techniques, but it does cover them also - very well - and in a way you won't find elsewhere.

jnorman · 15th September 2006

i really like "the microphone book" by john eargle. it is somewhat geared more toward classical recording, but includes plenty of studio micing guidance, and lots of technical background material.

T.RayBullard · 15th September 2006

http://gearslutz.com/board/showthrea...ght=books+mind

there you go!

The Greening · 16th September 2006

Thanks guys, but I already read through the search lists -- Mixing with the Mind I'm already thinking about getting -- I'm just seeing if anyone has seen this specific Bill Gibson book before spending money.

Will

gm5k · 16th September 2006

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Originally Posted by The Greening

Thanks guys, but I already read through the search lists -- Mixing with the Mind I'm already thinking about getting -- I'm just seeing if anyone has seen this specific Bill Gibson book before spending money.

Will

can you find mixing with your mind in stores like barnes & noble, borders, etc...?

DeepSpace · 16th September 2006

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Originally Posted by gm5k

can you find mixing with your mind in stores like barnes & noble, borders, etc...?

AFAIK it is only available from http://www.mixingwithyourmind.com/

obostic · 16th September 2006

Try "Professional Microphone Techniques" if you need some theory and lots of illustrations. The authors are David Miles Huber and Philip Williams, edited and Illustrated by Bill Gibson. And it does include an audio CD. Pretty good overall book for getting started.

As far as "Mixing with your mind" for microphone techniques, I would only consider it as supplemental reading because of the great deal of generalization you may or may not understand the author's objective. Like anything else in life YMNV.

15th September 2006	#1
The Greening Gear Head Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 71 Thread Starter	Sound Advice on Microphone Techniques - Bill Gibson. Good? Hi, I'm checking out various mic technique books, and I can't find any mention of it on this site. Anyone ever check out Sound Advice on Microphone Techniques by Bill Gibson? Supposed to come with an audio reference CD as well. Any other suggestions for the same topic (saw Professional Microphone Techniques listed - wondering if there is a "better" or if there's really that many techniques and most books cover all)? thanks, Will

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jnorman Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,717 1 Review written	i really like "the microphone book" by john eargle. it is somewhat geared more toward classical recording, but includes plenty of studio micing guidance, and lots of technical background material. __________________ jnorman sunridge studios salem, oregon

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obostic Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the Move Posts: 618	Try "Professional Microphone Techniques" if you need some theory and lots of illustrations. The authors are David Miles Huber and Philip Williams, edited and Illustrated by Bill Gibson. And it does include an audio CD. Pretty good overall book for getting started. As far as "Mixing with your mind" for microphone techniques, I would only consider it as supplemental reading because of the great deal of generalization you may or may not understand the author's objective. Like anything else in life YMNV. __________________ Ozzie Sandstorm Entertainment, Inc.

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15th September 2006	#2
DeepSpace Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside the Outside Posts: 1,195	I can't advise you about the Bill Gibson book. But you woudl do well to check ou the book discussed on this thread. It covers a lot else besides microphone selection and techniques, but it does cover them also - very well - and in a way you won't find elsewhere.

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T.RayBullard Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Columbus County, North Carolina Posts: 2,431	http://gearslutz.com/board/showthrea...ght=books+mind there you go!