Sound Engineering Explained

ISBN-13: 9780240516677 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 216 str.

Michael Talbot-Smith

Opis

This work is an introduction to audio techniques. It guides the beginner through the principles of sound waves and basic acoustics, and provides practical advice for using recording and reproduction equipment, including the MiniDisc and MP3. Many of the chapters are split into two parts: the first introducing the basic theories in a non-technical way; the second dealing with the subject in more depth. The text's coverage of the subject should be suitable for students of introductory sound engineering courses (including those studying for Part 1 City & Guilds Sound Engineering exams). New material in this second edition includes: reverberation and its use in recording; principles of digital mixing; digital recording, including MiniDisc and MP3; and digital artificial reverberation. In addition, sample questions and exercises are provided to aid the learning process.

Recenzje

"In all, the book promotes a good understanding of the principles and precesses involved with recording or reproducing audio, in a well written manner by an author who has obviously trodden the road many times."
Lighting & Sound

'I highly recommend this book to students preparing for Part 1 of the City & Guilds programme in Sound Engineering (1820).'
John Mizzi

Reviews of the previous edition:

'...a light, informative and well-crafted book.'
A teacher of sound recording

'This is one of those books that tells you a little more than you thought you knew, even if you thought you knew quite a bit! There are also some good sections where the author politely and effectively debunks possible preconceptions that readers might have...Recommended.'
Journal of Educational Media, 1999

Spis treści

Sound waves; Hearing and the nature of sound; Basic acoustics; Microphones; Using microphones; Monitoring; Stereo; Sound Mixers; Controlling levels; Digital audio; Recording; Public address; Music and sound effects; Safety; Copyright; Miscellaneous data; Further reading

O autorze

Michael Talbot-Smith