--- product_id: 64030407 title: "Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science" price: "3790990β‚«" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/64030407-mastering-audio-the-art-and-the-science store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # In-depth psychoacoustics & restoration Advanced loudness & PLR integration Step-by-step mastering workflow Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science **Price:** 3790990β‚« **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸŽ›οΈ Unlock the secrets of pro mastering β€” because your mixes deserve the spotlight! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science - **How much does it cost?** 3790990β‚« with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/64030407-mastering-audio-the-art-and-the-science) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Hear the Science:** Explore psychoacoustics of clipping and advanced noise reduction for pristine sound quality. - β€’ **Master the Workflow:** Completely reorganized third edition guides you through mastering with a clear, stepwise approach. - β€’ **Pro-Level Tools & Tips:** Includes practical advice on plug-ins, outboard gear, and mastering for streaming and pressing. - β€’ **Future-Proof Your Skills:** Updated surround mastering and Pure Audio BluRay coverage prepare you for next-gen audio formats. - β€’ **Stay Ahead with Loudness Tech:** New chapters on loudness measurement and PLR assessment keep you aligned with industry standards. ## Overview Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, Third Edition by Bob Katz is a definitive guide for audio engineers seeking to elevate their mastering skills. This extensively updated edition offers a practical, step-by-step workflow, integrates modern loudness and PLR techniques, and dives deep into psychoacoustics, restoration, and surround mastering. Perfect for serious professionals and advanced enthusiasts, it combines technical rigor with real-world insights to ensure your audio stands out in today’s competitive soundscape. ## Description In an easy-to-grasp, holistic manner Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, Third Edition unravels the technical mysteries that regularly challenge audio engineers. Including practical tips and real world experiences, Bob Katz explains the technical detail of the subject in his informative and humorous style. Completely reorganized to focus on workflow, this third edition details mastering by providing a step-by-step approach to the process. First covering practical techniques and basic theory, this industry classic also addresses advanced theory and practice. The book’s new approach is especially suitable to accompany a one- or two-term course in audio and mastering. Completely rewritten and organized to address changes that will continue to influence the audio world, this third edition includes several new chapters addressing the influence of loudness measurement and assessment and provides explanation of how mastering engineers must integrate loudness measurement and PLR assessment in their mastering techniques. Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, Third Edition also includes the newest approaches to equalization, monitor response measurement and correction, the psychoacoustics of clipping, an extended discussion of restoration and noise reduction techniques, an extended set of listening examples, and an updated chapter on surround mastering including coverage of Pure Audio BluRay. Review: Master Audio Mastering - An excellent book with clear technical details and practical guidance on the mastering process. There is everything from ear-training, tips on plug-in use, the use of outboard electronics, the industry standard software and the reasons for using it. The author explains what the effect of outboard units, lossy and un-lossy file compression and bit-rate have on his perception of quality. It is full of advice on how the mixing process feeds into the mastering and on to the pressing/streaming service together with the best practice for everything from documentation of masters and mastering, the preparation of masters for the various pressing and streaming services and the backing up and archiving of master files. If you suspected that mastering was achieved by the careful application of smoke, mirrors and snake-oil then this book will put you right. It might also save you some embarrassment when you send off your latest home studio mix. Review: Not for beginners. - Bob shares his wealth of knowledge which is invaluable to an ambitious sound engineer. Make sure you have top of the range decks in order to achieve his results. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 290,748 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 20 in Stereo & Audio Equipment 198 in Music Recording & Sound 305 in Electrical Engineering & Technology | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 313 Reviews | ## Images ![Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61f1cGBlkZS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Master Audio Mastering *by R***H on 16 September 2017* An excellent book with clear technical details and practical guidance on the mastering process. There is everything from ear-training, tips on plug-in use, the use of outboard electronics, the industry standard software and the reasons for using it. The author explains what the effect of outboard units, lossy and un-lossy file compression and bit-rate have on his perception of quality. It is full of advice on how the mixing process feeds into the mastering and on to the pressing/streaming service together with the best practice for everything from documentation of masters and mastering, the preparation of masters for the various pressing and streaming services and the backing up and archiving of master files. If you suspected that mastering was achieved by the careful application of smoke, mirrors and snake-oil then this book will put you right. It might also save you some embarrassment when you send off your latest home studio mix. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not for beginners. *by M***C on 3 November 2021* Bob shares his wealth of knowledge which is invaluable to an ambitious sound engineer. Make sure you have top of the range decks in order to achieve his results. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great *by O***G on 9 April 2023* Very deserving it's reputation, a must for any serious musician/audio engineer. ## Frequently Bought Together - Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science - The Mixing Engineer's Handbook 5th Edition - Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio (Sound On Sound Presents...) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/64030407-mastering-audio-the-art-and-the-science](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/64030407-mastering-audio-the-art-and-the-science) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*