Now in its eleventh edition, Audio Production Worktext offers a comprehensive introduction to audio production in radio, podcasting, television, and film.

This hands-on, student-friendly text demonstrates how to navigate modern radio production studios and utilize the latest equipment and software. Key chapters address production planning, the use of microphones, audio consoles, and sound production for visual media. The reader is shown the reality of audio production both within the studio and on location. In this new edition, chapters have been reorganized to address the growing prominence of podcasting and digital production. Thorough updates have been made to every chapter, including self-study questions and projects, and the authors continue to draw in diverse and international practitioner perspectives to help translate concepts to real-world practice.

This book remains an essential text for audio and media production students seeking a thorough introduction to the field.

The accompanying website for students and instructors has also been updated and includes sample syllabi, lesson plans, further study questions, quizzes, and extensive audio examples.