Handbook for Sound Engineers: The New Audio Cyclopedia
Language: English
Published by Howard W. Sams & Co., Indianapolis IN, 1987
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- Hardcover
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This book is a treasure trove of information for the person who wants to produce good sound and acoustics. It is a series of scholarly papers on most of the important aspects of sound engineering written by top people in the sound business. This copy is inm excellent condition, a second printing of the first edition, a hardback with a dustjacket in clear, mylar covering. Given the book's size and weight--5# 8oz-- shipping charges will be adjusted.The book will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping.
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- Title
- Handbook for Sound Engineers: The New Audio Cyclopedia
- Author
- Ballou, Glen editor
- Publisher
- Howard W. Sams & Co., Indianapolis IN
- Publication year
- 1987
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0672219832
- ISBN 13
- 9780672219832
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
The audio industry has seen many changes since the previous edition of the Handbook, particularly in the digital area, all of which are included in this edition. Key topics include: Acoustics * DSPs * DVDs * Modeling and auralization * Sound-system design * Application and installation techniques * Loudspeaker and enclosure building, testing and measuring * Sound recording and playback* Transmission Techniques * Audio circuits, amplifiers, filters, and consoles * Grounding
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Review
Jay Kadis, Stanford University
"The book is a wonderful resource."
Cliff Edwards, Manager of Broadcast Engineering, Texas Southern University
"The audio industry has seen many changes since the previous edition, particularly in the digital area, all of which are included in this edition." - audioXpress
"There's a book out there called Handbook for Sound Engineers, Third Edition, and it pretty much explains everything...It's like the Bible. I keep it right under my bed."
Thes One, from People Under The Stairs - quoted in Remix Magazine
"...a worth-while investment by anyone involved in audio electronics or acoustics. Well recommended."
Lighting and Sound magazine
"I have a first edition and it's been my audio bible for years."
Ken Paschke, Broadcast Engineer
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