English | Focal Press | 1998 | PDF | 704 pages | 10.20 Mb
Michael Talbot-Smith, Freelance audio consultant and technical writer. Formerly an audio engineer trainer at BBC Wood Norton.
An authoritative reference on all aspects of audio engineering and technology including basic mathematics and formulae, acoustics and psychoacoustics, microphones, loudspeakers and studio installations. Compiled by an international team of experts, the second edition was updated to keep abreast of fast-moving areas such as digital audio and transmission technology. Much of the material has been revised, updated and expanded to cover the very latest techniques. This is a new paperback version.
Audio engineers, audio design staff and technical sales staff in sound equipment, manufacturers, recording studios and broadcasters. Technical libraries covering all the above subject areas. Lecturers on courses covering all the above subject areas.
Contents
Basic principles; Acoustics and acoustic devices; Recording & reproduction; Digital equipment; Studios and their facilities; Distribution of audio signals; Miscellaneous topics (Ultrasonics, International Standards for sound systems and equipment, Digital time signals, Health and safety, Portable appliance testing)