262 Pages
by
Routledge
262 Pages
by
Routledge
250 Pages
by
Routledge
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Sound Assistance offers a highly readable and easy-to-understand account of sound operations in radio and television studios. By knowing the characteristics of the equipment, such as threshold and compression ratios, it is much easier to achieve professional effects quickly, saving hours of trial and error.
The book will suit anyone wishing to work as a sound assistant but who does not have a... Read more
Revision of basic electricity - dc and magnetism ; Revision of basic electricity - ac ; Outlines of electronic devices ; radio transmission ; Decibels ; Sound waves ; Hearing ; Basic acoustics ; Microphones ; Loudspeakers & headphones ; Stereo ; Basic signal processing ; Visual monitoring ; Analogue tape recording - editing ; Vinyl discs ; Principles of digital audio ; Basics of digital tape recording - digital editing ; Television transmission systems ; Further digital equipment ; Public address ; Mixing consoles ; General safety ; Glossary ; Further reading
Biography
Michael Talbot-Smith
"All the usual elements are covered including electrical theory, acoustics, hearing and of course the signal chain from mic to speaker. However, it does explain in simple terms the technology used in modern audio systems, and to that end is well written and very informative." Lighting and Sound (Sept 06)
