This book will show you how to use affordable equipment to make high quality recordings. The book covers the whole process—choosing equipment, software, microphones; tracking; mixing; mastering; using compression, EQ, and outboard effects; building a recording room; how to record various instruments and vocals; and more. This comprehensive guide comes with a 98-track CD demonstrating some of the key techniques.
The Home Recording Handbook, by Dave Huter, Backbeat Books, www.backbeatbooks.com.