Sound and recording [electronic book] / Francis Rumsey and Tim McCormick.
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TextPublication details: Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier/Focal, 2009.Edition: 6th edDescription: xxiv, 628 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN: - 0240521633
- 9780080953960 (electronic book)
- 0080953964 (electronic book)
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This bestselling book introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Providing vital reading for audio students and trainee engineers, this guide is ideal for anyone concerned with audio, sound and recording who wants a really good grounding in theory and industry practice.
Now with numerous updates, including a new chapter on sound quality, expanded information on sequencing and synchronization, and updated chapters on digital audio, loudspeakers and mixers.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction. Dawson Books. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- What is Sound?
- Auditory perception
- Microphones
- Loudspeakers
- Mixers
- Analogue recording
- Noise reduction
- Digital audio principles
- Digital recording and editing systems
- Digital audio applications
- Power amplifiers
- Lines and interconnection
- Outboard equipment
- MIDI and synthetic audio control
- Synchronization
- Two-channel stereo
- Surround Sound
- Glossary of terms
- Appendices
Author notes provided by Syndetics
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.