Free Textbook: The Ins and Outs of Audio

Created during my Fall 2024 sabbatical, The Ins and Outs of Audio is a free ebook designed to introduce music educators, students, and curious learners to the essentials of audio technology.

This resource provides accessible explanations of key topics, including:

1. Introduction to Audio
2. Microphones and Their Types
3. Cables
4. Understanding Signal Levels
5. Preamplifiers and Amplifiers
6. Monitoring and Playback Devices
7. Audio Mixing and Processing
8. Converters and Digital Audio
9. File Formats and Compression
10. MIDI and MIDI Controllers
11. MIDI Data and Sampling
12. Digital Audio Workstations
13. DAW Operations and Controls
14. Effects and Plug-Ins
15. Mixing and Mastering
16. Sample Audio Setups

Each chapter features embedded videos and audio examples to enhance understanding, as well as hands-on activities and short quizzes to reinforce learning.

While originally designed for my students, this ebook is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of music technology.

📖 Download it for free on Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-ins-and-outs-of-audio/id6738517662

Please let me know how you use it in your teaching, learning, or personal exploration of sound!