Sound and Recording: An Introduction

by Francis Rumsey (Author), Francis Rumsey (Author), Tim McCormick (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $3.25

  This popular and best-selling text introduces the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. It offers vital reading for trainee engineers entering music recording, broadcasting and associated industries. The fourth edition is packed with new material, including: a new chapter on surround sound greater detail on spatial perception new sections on DVD-A and SACD information about Direct Stream Digital (DSD), the MiniDisc, computer-based editing systems and their operation an expanded chapter on loudspeakers, now covering distributed-mode loudspeakers (DML) and a section on directivity and its control a closer look at assignable digital mixing consoles a glossary of terms Technical information is presented in approachable language and is supplemented by regular 'Fact Files' illustrating key principles. As well as being an ideal teaching text, professionals already established in audio engineering will find this a useful 'back-to-basics' reference.

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.25

  Sound and Recording: An Introduction is designed principally as an easy-to-read reference for those at an early stage in their careers. For those students or trainee engineers entering music recording, broadcasting or associated industries this book will provide a vital introduction to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Its is technically accurate whilst at the same time being approachable, having plentiful illustrations with key facts presented in self-contained 'Fact Files'.