Regularly outselling the top ten competing titles combined, this invaluable reference walks musicians through the entire process of creating quality audio recordings at home, covering recording techniques, mixing, mastering, distribution, and equipment?from stand-alone "studio-in-a-box" systems, traditional sound boards, and simple PC setups to microphones and sound processors. This revised edition offers a greater range of low-priced options for hobbyists on a budget, updated equipment listings, more product pictures, and more recommended setups to help people get up and running fast.