ABSTRACT

This best-selling book introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Whilst offering vital reading for audio students and trainee engineers, this guide is ideal for anyone concerned with audio, sound and recording, beginners and professionals alike.

This new edition is bang up to date, with a new chapter on sound quality, expanded information on sequecing, rewire and digital audio synchonisation, pitch correction and blue ray disk.

chapter 1|28 pages

What is Sound?

chapter 2|18 pages

Auditory Perception

chapter 3|32 pages

Microphones

chapter 4|28 pages

Loudspeakers

chapter 5|60 pages

Mixers

chapter 6|22 pages

Analog Recording

chapter 7|12 pages

Noise Reduction

chapter 8|56 pages

Digital Audio Principles

chapter 10|42 pages

Digital Audio Formats and Interchange

chapter 11|12 pages

Power Amplifi ers

chapter 12|28 pages

Lines and Interconnection

chapter 13|16 pages

Plug-ins and Outboard Equipment

chapter 14|56 pages

MIDI and Synthetic Audio Control

chapter 15|18 pages

Synchronization

chapter 16|38 pages

Two-Channel Stereo

chapter 17|54 pages

Surround Sound

chapter 18|28 pages

Sound Quality