1st Edition

Practical Audio Electronics

By Kevin Robinson Copyright 2020
440 Pages 446 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

440 Pages 446 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

440 Pages 446 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

Practical Audio Electronics is a comprehensive introduction to basic audio electronics and the fundamentals of sound circuit building, providing the reader with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake projects from scratch. Imparting a thorough foundation of theory alongside the practical skills needed to understand, build, modify, and test audio circuits, this book equips the... Read more

§ 1. – Introduction

Part I – Electrical Theory

§ 2. – Electricity

§ 3. – Semiconductors

§ 4. – Mains Electricity and Electrical Safety

§ 5. – Signal Characteristics

Part II – Practical Electronics

§ 6. – Component Overview

§ 7. – Circuit Diagrams

§ 8. – Electronics Lab Equipment

§ 9. – Basic Circuit Analysis

§ 10. – Constructing Circuits

§ 11. – Projects

Part III – Component Reference

§ 12. – Resistors

§ 13. – Capacitors and Inductors

§ 14. – Transformers

§ 15. – Switches

§ 16. – Diodes

§ 17. – Transistors

§ 18. – Integrated Circuits

§ 19. – Vacuum Tubes

§ 20. – Audio Transducers

Appendices

§ A. – Prefix Multipliers

§ B. – Quantities and Equations

§ C. – Schematic Symbol Reference Chart

§ D. – Circuit Catalogue

Biography

Kevin Robinson is a degree-qualified electronics engineer who also holds diplomas in electronic music production and live sound engineering. He has taught electronics and audio technology on various diploma- and degree-level sound engineering courses, and also works as a live sound engineer.