Download or read book Loudspeakers written by Philip Newell and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2006-10-05 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need advice on which type of speaker to use and where? Very often the choice and positioning of loudspeakers is down to intuition, hearsay and chance. This practical guide explores the link between experience and the technology, giving you a better understanding of the tools you are using and why, leading to greatly improved results. Newell and Holland share years of experience in the design, application and use of loudspeakers for recording and reproducing music. Get practical advice on the applications of different loudspeakers to the different phases of the music recording and reproduction chain. If you are using loudspeakers in a recording studio, mastering facility, broadcasting studio, film post production facility, home or musician's studio, or you inspire to improve your music reproduction system this book will help you make the right decisions.
Download or read book Loudspeakers written by Philip Newell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-26 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loudspeakers: For Music Recording and Reproduction, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide, offering the tools and understanding needed to cut out the guesswork from loudspeaker choice and set-up. Philip Newell and Keith Holland, with the assistance of Sergio Castro and Julius Newell, combine their years of experience in the design, application, and use of loudspeakers to cover a range of topics from drivers, cabinets, and crossovers, to amplifiers, cables, and surround sound. Whether using loudspeakers in a recording studio, mastering facility, broadcasting studio, film post-production facility, home, or musician’s studio, or if you simply aspire to improve your music-production system this book will help you make the right decisions. This new edition provides significant updates on the topics of digital control, calibration, and cinema loudspeaker systems.
Download or read book Handbook for Sound Engineers written by Glen Ballou and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 1738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook for Sound Engineers is the most comprehensive reference available for audio engineers. All audio topics are explored: if you work on anything related to audio you should not be without this book! The 4th edition of this trusted reference has been updated to reflect changes in the industry since the publication of the 3rd edition in 2002 -- including new technologies like software-based recording systems such as Pro Tools and Sound Forge; digital recording using MP3, wave files and others; mobile audio devices such as iPods and MP3 players. Over 40 topics are covered and written by many of the top professionals for their area in the field, including Glen Ballou on interpretation systems, intercoms, assistive listening, and image projection; Ken Pohlmann on compact discs and DVDs; David Miles Huber on MIDI; Dr. Eugene Patronis on amplifier design and outdoor sound systems; Bill Whitlock on audio transformers and preamplifiers; Pat Brown on fundamentals and gain structures; Ray Rayburn on virtual systems and digital interfacing; and Dr. Wolfgang Ahnert on computer-aided sound system design and acoustics for concert halls.
Download or read book The Sound Reinforcement Handbook written by Gary Davis and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1989 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Yamaha Products). Sound reinforcement is the use of audio amplification systems. This book is the first and only book of its kind to cover all aspects of designing and using such systems for public address and musical performance. The book features information on both the audio theory involved and the practical applications of that theory, explaining everything from microphones to loudspeakers. This revised edition features almost 40 new pages and is even easier to follow with the addition of an index and a simplified page and chapter numbering system. New topics covered include: MIDI, Synchronization, and an Appendix on Logarithms. 416 Pages.
Download or read book Surround Sound written by Tomlinson Holman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated throughout this best selling title on surround sound offers you a wealth of practical information, now considered the 'go to' book for those requiring a working knowledge. Concentrating specifically on surround audio, Holman provides clear comprehensive explanations of complex concepts, making this a must have book for all those in the field.
Download or read book Sound Reproduction written by Floyd E. Toole and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2008 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering designing listening experiences, acoustics and psychoacoustics this book shows how to design the best possible listening experience for recording control rooms and home entertainment systems.
Download or read book Sound Reproduction written by Floyd E. Toole and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms, Third Edition explains the physical and perceptual processes that are involved in sound reproduction and demonstrates how to use the processes to create high-quality listening experiences in stereo and multichannel formats. Understanding the principles of sound production is necessary to achieve the goals of sound reproduction in spaces ranging from recording control rooms and home listening rooms to large cinemas. This revision brings new science-based perspectives on the performance of loudspeakers, room acoustics, measurements and equalization, all of which need to be appropriately used to ensure the accurate delivery of music and movie sound tracks from creators to listeners. The robust website (www.routledge.com/cw/toole) is the perfect companion to this necessary resource.
Download or read book The Audio Recording Handbook written by Alan P. Kefauver and published by A-R Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alan Kefauver's "Audio Recording Handbook" is a comprehensive guide which covers every aspect of the recording process. Following a discussion of sound, Kefauver explores loudspeakers and microphones and also current audio signal processing devices. Hecovers at length issues of reverberation, equalizers, compressors, noise reduction, and other processes for recording and editing sound. "The Audio Recording Handbook" includes sections devoted to analog and digital audio systems, digital editing workstations, tape recorder alignment, and synchronization systems. In addition, Kefauver discusses the features of both analog and digital recording consoles, as well as various console automation systems. Throughout the book, applications to surround sound formats are addressed. On of the most useful parts of The Audio Recording Handbook is the discussion of the recording, mixdown, and editing sessions, which brings together everything covered in the text clearly and effectively.
Download or read book Is Hi Fi For You written by John O'Reilly and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Hi-Fi for you? It may not be. You may never know. Unless of course, you read this little book. Do you enjoy recorded music? Should the answer be positive, we are on firmer ground. What this unique little book does is allow you to explore what better sound reproduction of your favourite music means for you.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Television Sound Engineering written by Dennis Baxter and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Television audio engineering is like any other business-you learn on the job--but more and more the industry is relying on a freelance economy. The mentor is becoming a thing of the past. A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TELEVISION SOUND ENGINEERING is a cross training reference guide to industry technicians and engineers of all levels. Packed with photographs, case studies, and experience from an Emmy-winning author, this book is a must-have industry tool.
Download or read book Sound and Music for the Theatre written by Deena Kaye and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The loved and classic (and ONLY) book on the aesthetics of theatrical sound design - now masively upgraded to also include all the nitty gritty technical stuff!
Download or read book Audio Production Worktext written by Samuel J. Sauls and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an excellent introduction to the modern radio production studio, the equipment found in that studio, and the basic techniques needed to accomplish radio production work. The new edition is updated throughout and features new sections on mobile technology, audio editing apps and software, and digital editing, as well as updated graphics and expanded content on portable digital audio players. Features a worktext/website format tailored for both students and teachers, offering a solid foundation for anyone who wishes to know more about radio/audio equipment and production techniques.
Download or read book Sound for Digital Video written by Tomlinson Holman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieve professional quality sound on a limited budget! Harness all new, Hollywood style audio techniques to bring your independent film and video productions to the next level. In Sound for Digital Video, Second Edition industry experts Tomlinson Holman and Arthur Baum give you the tools and knowledge to apply recent advances in audio capture, video recording, editing workflow, and mixing to your own film or video with stunning results. This fresh edition is chockfull of techniques, tricks, and workflow secrets that you can apply to your own projects from preproduction through postproduction. New to this edition: A new feature on "true" 24p shooting and editing systems, as well as single vs. double-system recording A strong focus on new media, including mini-DVDs, hard disks, memory cards, and standard and high-definition imagery Discussion of camera selection, manual level control, camera and recorder inputs, location scouting, and preproduction planning Instruction in connectors, real-time transfers, and file-based transfers from DVDs, hard drives, and solid state media. Blu-Ray and HD tape formats for mastering and distribution in addition to file-based, DV, and DVD masters. A revamped companion website, www.focalpress.com/cw/holman, featuring recording and editing exercises, examples and sample tracks Whether you are an amateur filmmaker who wants to create great sound or an advanced professional in need of a reference guide, Sound for Digital Video, Second Edition is an essential addition to your digital audio tool belt.
Download or read book Multi Track Recording for Musicians written by Brent Hurtig and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-to-date volume designed to take you from set-up to mixdown. Includes the fundamentals of recording, understanding your equipment (4-Track Mini-Studios, 24-Track Recorders, Digital/Audio Workstations, Mixers, Signal Processors, Mics, Monitor Systems), the MIDI Studio, Automation, Digital Equipment and much more. Also includes a hands-on session that takes you step-by-step through the recording process. Fully illustrated.
Download or read book Audio Engineer s Reference Book written by Michael Talbot-Smith and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative reference on all aspects of audio engineering and technology including basic mathematics and formulae, acoustics and psychoacoustics, microphones, loudspeakers and studio installations. Compiled by an international team of experts, the second edition was updated to keep abreast of fast-moving areas such as digital audio and transmission technology. Much of the material has been revised, updated and expanded to cover the very latest techniques. This is a new paperback version.
Download or read book Audio Production Worktext written by Sam Sauls and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing insight into the impact media convergence has had on the radio industry, this new edition delivers an excellent introduction to the modern radio production studio, the equipment found in that studio, and the basic techniques needed to accomplish radio production work. New chapters addressing the basics of field recording, production planning, and sound for video are included, as well as a renewed emphasis on not just radio production, but audio production. Featuring a worktext format tailored for both students and teachers, self-study questions, hands-on projects, and a CD with project material, quizzes, and demonstrations of key concepts, this book offers a solid foundation for anyone who wishes to know more about radio/audio equipment and production techniques.
Download or read book Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook written by John Borwick and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a team of experts, the Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook provides a detailed technical reference of all aspects of loudspeakers and headphones: from theory and construction of transducer drive units and enclosures, to such practical matters as construction, applications in rooms, public address, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and musical instruments. Loudspeaker measurements and subjective evaluation are treated in equal detail and headphones are discussed comprehensively. This third edition takes account of recent significant advances in technology, including: · the latest computer-aided design systems · digital audio processing · new research procedures · the full range of loudspeakers · new user applications.
