214 Pages
by
Routledge
214 Pages
by
Routledge
216 Pages
by
Routledge
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This straightforward introduction to audio techniques guides the beginner through principles such as sound waves and basic acoustics and offers practical advice for using recording and reproduction equipment. Previously known as Audio Explained, this latest edition includes new material on: reverberation and its use in recording; principles of digital mixing; digital recording; including MiniDisc... Read more
Sound waves; Hearing and the nature of sound; Basic acoustics; Microphones; Using microphones; Monitoring; Stereo; Sound Mixers; Controlling levels; Digital audio; Recording; Public address; Music and sound effects; Safety; Copyright; Miscellaneous data; Further reading
Biography
Michael Talbot-Smith
"In all, the book promotes a good understanding of the principles and precesses involved with recording or reproducing audio, in a well written manner by an author who has obviously trodden the road many times."
Lighting & Sound
'I highly recommend this book to students preparing for Part 1 of the City & Guilds programme in Sound Engineering (1820).'
John Mizzi
Reviews of the previous edition:
'...a light, informative and well-crafted book.'
A teacher of sound recording
'This is one of those books that tells you a little more than you thought you knew, even if you thought you knew quite a bit! There are also some good sections where the author politely and effectively debunks possible preconceptions that readers might have...Recommended.'
Journal of Educational Media, 1999
