Sound Studio Construction on a Budget
Published on 30. November 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
298 pages
978-0-07-021382-1 (ISBN)
Description
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For anyone with a modicum of electronics skills who wants to build an inexpensive sound studio from scratch
From one of the world's leading acoustics experts, this nuts-and-bolts book offers complete instructions and guidance for building your own inexpensive sound studio. Anyone with a discerning ear and a modicum of electronics skills can follow the clear plans for 10 designs, which include a voice-over recording studio; recording studios for modern, classical, and rock music; a home theater; small announce booth; control room; and music listening room. All projects are fully illustrated and accompanied by complete part lists.
For anyone with a modicum of electronics skills who wants to build an inexpensive sound studio from scratch
From one of the world's leading acoustics experts, this nuts-and-bolts book offers complete instructions and guidance for building your own inexpensive sound studio. Anyone with a discerning ear and a modicum of electronics skills can follow the clear plans for 10 designs, which include a voice-over recording studio; recording studios for modern, classical, and rock music; a home theater; small announce booth; control room; and music listening room. All projects are fully illustrated and accompanied by complete part lists.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
193 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
635 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-021382-1 (9780070213821)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
F. Alton Everest is a legend in the world of sound. The creator of numerous technical innovations, and the author of scores of books and scholarly papers, he has been a leader in television engineering, sound recording, motion pictures, radio, and multimedia. A co-founder and director of the Science Film Production division of the Moody Institute of Science, he was also a section chief of the Subsea Sound Research section of the University of California. An educator who has taught at several leading institutions, he has consulted on acoustics to numerous industries for nearly 30 years. Having touched many of the technical highlights of the 20th century, he celebrated his 90th birthday in 1999. He and his wife live in Santa Barbara, California.
Content
Introduction.A Voice-Over Recording Studio.A Recording Studio for Modern and Classical Music.A Recording Studio for Rock Music.A Small Announce Booth.A Film/Video/Audio Work Room.Home Theater.Control Room.Hi-Fi Listening Room.Appendices: A: Diffusion by Schroeder Diffusor.B: Site Selection.C: Wall Construction and Performance.D: Floor and Ceiling Construction and Performance.E: HVAC Precautions.F: Doors and Observation Windows.G: Normal Mode Problems.H: Sound Absorption Coefficients.