1st Edition

Sound Knowledge The Universal Guide to Audio

By Peter R Monnery Copyright 2027
490 Pages 171 Color Illustrations
by Focal Press

490 Pages 171 Color Illustrations
by Focal Press

Sound Knowledge: The Universal Guide to Audio provides readers with in-depth understanding of all aspects of sound creation and control, from fundamental studio principles to advanced acoustic techniques. Beginning with the science of sound and building through microphone techniques, electronics, acoustics, and digital audio processing, each chapter provides clear explanations supported by... Read more

Foreword 1. Introduction to Sound 2. Professional Podcasting 3. Introduction to Electronics 4. Microphones 5. Loudspeakers 6. Sound Levels and Connections 7. Analogue Storage Devices 8. Introduction to Acoustics 9. Digital Audio 10. Introduction to Sound Desks 11. Introduction to Sound Synthesis 12. Outboard Devices 13. Location Recording 14. Working in the Radio Studio 15. Balancing Down to a Mix 16. Real World Problems Appendix I Microphone Placement Appendix II Acoustics in Real Rooms Appendix III Guide to Building Practical Absorbers Index

Biography

Peter R Monnerey is BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) qualified in Technical Operations, as a Producer and an Engineer, and has taught audio and broadcasting skills over decades alongside being a senior player in hands-on audio production and desk operations. Peter has tutored professional disciplines at the BBC in and around Broadcasting House London, including production skills and many facets of operations. Peter has taught in Britain and abroad on leading audio technologies and occasionally lectures at Ravensbourne University in London on specialist subjects.