Digital Radio Production:  by Donald W. Connelly
451 pages, $83.95 list
1-4786-5103-2
978-1-4786-5103-1
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Digital Radio Production
Fourth Edition
Written for an industry in perpetual motion, Digital Radio Production takes a holistic approach and prepares students to join the business of radio in both large and small markets and across multiple digital platforms. The author shares his 20 years of experience and invaluable insights into radio production, communication, and promotion. The potential of developing technologies like artificial intelligence and voice cloning and their impacts on the world of radio and the professionals who work in it cannot be ignored. In the fourth edition these topics are discussed, along with how and what people listen to on the radio in the twenty-first century. A new chapter on podcasting explores the development of podcasts, as well as the preplanning and equipment needed to create an episode.

The flexibility of today’s digital consoles, audio processing software, and delivery formats create more opportunities for creativity and growth in the industry. Fully updated, the text enhances students’ technical skills and knowledge of digital audio recording and transmission. Each chapter features suggested activities outside the classroom, key informative websites, and a glossary of industry terms. The text is accompanied by over 80 audio examples of virtually every aspect of radio production (from microphone techniques to commercial production samples), an outstanding selection of production music that can be creatively reworked and transformed, and a custom studio-tracking session with suggested activities.

To download the audio and music demo cuts, click here.
Reactions
“Very impressed with the structure and order of information. Chapter 1 starts at a logical point and builds in almost the same way I structure my instruction. It looks like it will be an excellent fit.” — Ryan Steineckert, Southern Utah University

"I used different texts over the years, but once I made the change to Digital Radio Production I haven't switched. It's comprehensive, detailed, and easy to understand. The audio examples and music files are helpful in and out of class." — Kevin Ankeny, SUNY, Adirondack Community College

"Simply the best textbook on the subject. Connelly covers all of the important topics that are relevant to today's radio student and does not waste paper or ink on outdated, insignificant material." —Brian Wardyga, Lasell College

"It is by far the most accurate and detailed book for radio out there. I use the audio examples in class frequently. Connelly's real-world experiences give the text credibility. Having worked in commercial radio for thirteen years, I found his observations to be accurate and insightful, while practical as well." — Joe Rinehart, Mt. Vernon Nazarene University
Table of Contents
1. The Production Person
2. Basic Science: Analog and Digital Audio
3. Microphones and Their Role in Radio Production
4. Control, Mixing, and Monitoring
5. Basic Concepts in Digital Recording
6. Audio Processing
7. The Art of Storytelling—Commercials
8. Producing Commercials, Promos, and News
9. Communicating with the Listener: Announcing
10. Podcasting
11. Promotion and Station Imaging
12. Fieldwork: Taking the Station on Location
13. The Web
14. From Here to There: Radio and Audio Transmission
15. Programming, Production, and Measuring Success
16. Getting Your First Job in Radio
Appendix: Digital Radio Production Audio and Music Demo Cuts
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