Sound Recording and Reproduction (Media Manuals) - Softcover

Alkin, Glyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 024051467X ISBN 13: 9780240514673

Publisher: Routledge, 1996

Synopsis

Sound Recording and Reproduction is a comprehensive practical guide for newcomers to the industry who want to improve their technique and gain a better understanding of the recording medium and sound quality in general. The book follows the processes involved in producing a recording, from the acoustic environment and production techniques to the various methods of sound recording and reproduction.


Areas covered include:
*The nature of sound
* Acoustics
* Microphones
* Sound mixing
* Noise reduction
* Loudspeakers

Sadly now deceased, Glyn Alkin was a freelance audio consultant, and was for many years concerned with the selection, training and career development of many senior level studio staff in the BBC and overseas. His other book for Focal Press 'Sound Techniques for Video and TV' is also in the Media Manuals series.

About this title

Review

Review of the previous edition ` I wish this book had been in existence when I started in audio. It took me five years at least to gain this information.' Jeff Baker, Former Head of TV Sound, BBC
'This is a comprehensive, practical guide for newcomers who want to
improve their technique and gain a better understanding of the recording
medium and sound quality in general.'
Sound & Communications Systems International, August 1996

Synopsis

This guide covers the processes involved in producing a recording, from acoustic environment and production techniques to the various methods of sound recording and reproduction. This edition contains fresh details on four track recording; CD-ROM, CD and MIDI; and minidisc and motionless recording.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 024051467X
• ISBN 13: 9780240514673
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 256