What is Sound?; Auditory perception; A guide to the audio signal
chain; Microphones; Loudspeakers; Mixers; Analog tape recording;
Noise reduction;
Digital recording; Power amplifiers; Lines and interconnection;
Outboard equipment; MIDI timescale and synchronisation; Two-channel
stereo; Surround Sound; Appendices
* A thorough introduction to the subject in an easily digestible form * 'Fact Files' address key points and aid learning process * Covers the latest digital recording technology, including surround sound, DVD, SACD, MP3 and MiniDisc
Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) and a
Visiting Professor at the School of Music in Piteå (Sweden). Fellow
of the Audio Engineering Society and a regular contributor to the
AES Journal.
Formerly Deputy Head of sound at the Royal Exchange Theatre in
Manchester (UK) and has since worked at Klark Teknik and the RSC.
"Sound and Recording is an excellent introduction to audio
technology for beginners...Well worth a read." - Lighting and Sound
International
Reviews of previous editions:
'I rate the book very highly and use it regularly when teaching. It
excels in explaining the technical side of sound recording and is a
must-read for beginners and professionals alike.'
Ian Hu, Principal, School of Sound Recording, Manchester (UK)
'Not one day has passed when I haven't turned to this book. It
should be renamed "Sound Recording Bible".'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk
'As a self-taught sound engineer and technician, I found the book
extremely well written, easy to understand, and not biased towards
a single application (such as PA or music). It has certainly helped
to fill some gaps in my knowledge, particularly of why things are
done in a certain way, rather than just how to do them.'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk
'Definitely the best book on recording matters I have ever read...
Something more than simply an introduction, it may be of great
interest to everyone concerned with audio, sound and
recording.'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk
'A comprehensive and contemporary work that is eminently readable
but never lightweight.'
Pro Sound News
'I can recommend that students should stay up past bedtime reading
it.'
Ken Pohlmann, AES Journal
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