Audio Engineer's Reference Book - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0240515285 ISBN 13: 9780240515281

Publisher: Focal Press, 1999

Synopsis

The Audio Engineer's Reference Book is an authoritative volume on all aspects of audio engineering and technology including basic mathematics and formulae, acoustics and psychoacoustics, microphones, loudspeakers and studio installations. The content is concise and accurate, providing quick and easy access to everything you will need to know, from basic formulae to practical explanations and operational detail.


Compiled by an international team of experts, this second edition has been 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. For professionals engaged in the design, manufacture and installation of all types of audio equipment, this reference book will prove an invaluable resource. It will also be of interest to anyone employed in recording, broadcasting or audio-visual units in industry, and students on university courses.

Michael Talbot-Smith is a freelance audio consultant and writer who, for many years, trained audio engineers at BBC Wood Norton. He is also the author of Sound Assistance and Audio Explained, and is the editor of Sound Engineer's Pocketbook.

About this title

Review

'An excellent easy to read compendium of both theory and practise. Clearly the writers are experts, making this a valuable reference publication. It's all in there; from definitions of mass, time and current, to setting up and running broadcast and recording studios.'
Sound & Communications International

Synopsis

A reference on all aspects of audio engineering and technology. Coverage includes the practice of basic audio principles; acoustic devices; recording; digital equipment and studios. This edition has much revised material reflecting the latest audio techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0240515285
• ISBN 13: 9780240515281
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 704
• Editor: Talbot-Smith Michael