Sound and Recording: An Introduction - Softcover

Rumsey, Francis; Mccormick, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 024051680X ISBN 13: 9780240516806

Publisher: Focal Press, 2002

Synopsis

This popular and best-selling text introduces the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. It offers vital reading for trainee engineers entering music recording, broadcasting and associated industries.

The fourth edition is packed with new material, including:

· a new chapter on surround sound
· greater detail on spatial perception
· new sections on DVD-A and SACD
· information about Direct Stream Digital (DSD), the MiniDisc, computer-based editing systems and their operation
· an expanded chapter on loudspeakers, now covering distributed-mode loudspeakers (DML) and a section on directivity and its control
· a closer look at assignable digital mixing consoles
· a glossary of terms

Technical information is presented in approachable language and is supplemented by regular 'Fact Files' illustrating key principles. As well as being an ideal teaching text, professionals already established in audio engineering will find this a useful 'back-to-basics' reference.

About this title

Review:

"Sound and Recording is an excellent introduction to audio technology for beginners...Well worth a read." - Lighting and Sound International


Reviews of previous editions:

'I rate the book very highly and use it regularly when teaching. It excels in explaining the technical side of sound recording and is a must-read for beginners and professionals alike.'
Ian Hu, Principal, School of Sound Recording, Manchester (UK)

'Not one day has passed when I haven't turned to this book. It should be renamed "Sound Recording Bible".'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk

'As a self-taught sound engineer and technician, I found the book extremely well written, easy to understand, and not biased towards a single application (such as PA or music). It has certainly helped to fill some gaps in my knowledge, particularly of why things are done in a certain way, rather than just how to do them.'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk

'Definitely the best book on recording matters I have ever read... Something more than simply an introduction, it may be of great interest to everyone concerned with audio, sound and recording.'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk

'A comprehensive and contemporary work that is eminently readable but never lightweight.'
Pro Sound News

'I can recommend that students should stay up past bedtime reading it.'
Ken Pohlmann, AES Journal

From the Publisher:

Other subjects covered include basic acoustics, auditory perception, mixing console layout and functions, analogue and digital recording, noise reduction, MIDI, timecode, synchronisation, microphone principles and loudspeaker systems. Technical information is presented in straightforward language and is supplemented by ‘Fact File’ sections to illustrate key principles. As well as being an ideal teaching text, professionals already established will find this a useful 'back-to-basics' reference.

About this edition

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 024051680X
• ISBN 13: 9780240516806
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 481