2nd Edition

Sound Engineer's Pocket Book

Edited By Michael Talbot-Smith Copyright 2000
228 Pages
by Routledge

228 Pages
by Routledge

208 Pages
by Routledge

A handy source of essential data that every sound technician needs. Whether you are a professional sound engineer, responsible for broadcast or studio recording, or a student on a music technology or sound recording course, you will find this book authoritative and easily accessible. Adapted from the comprehensive volume, the Audio Engineer's Reference Book (now in its second edition), this... Read more
Introduction; Basic principles; The physics of sound waves; The hearing process; Noise and its measurements; Typical noise levels; Electromechanical analogies; Digital principles; Acoustics; Sound isolation; Microphones; Radio microphone frequencies; Loudspeakers; Stereo; Analogue sound mixing equipment; Signal processing; Analogue recording and reproduction; Analogue noise reduction; Compact disc; Digital audio tape; Audio measurements; Digital equipment; Midi; Studio air-conditioning; Distribution of audio signals; Radio propagation; Digital interfacing and synchronization; Ultrasonics; Radio studio facilities; Connectors; Public address data; Useful literature

Biography

Michael Talbot-Smith

'...great for anyone more interested in the technical side. A handy source of reference.'
Future Music magazine