
Sound Studio
Audio techniques for Radio, Television, Film and Recording
Alec Nisbett(Author)
Focal Press
7th Edition
Published on 7. July 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-240-51911-1 (ISBN)
Description
This classic work has inspired and informed a whole generation of artists and technicians working in all branches of the audio industry. Now in its seventh edition, The Sound Studio has been thoroughly revised to encompass the rapidly expanding range of possibilities offered by today's digital equipment. It now covers: the virtual studio; 5.1 surround sound; hard drive mixers and multichannel recorders; DVD and CD-RW.
Alec Nisbett provides encyclopaedic coverage of everything from acoustics, microphones and loudspeakers, to editing, mixing and sound effects, as well as a comprehensive glossary.
Through its six previous editions, The Sound Studio has been used for over 40 years as a standard work of reference on audio techniques. For a new generation, it links all the best techniques back to their roots: the unchanging guiding principles that have long been observed over a wide range of related media and crafts.
The Sound Studio is intended for anyone with a creative or technical interest in sound - for radio, television, film and music recording - but has particularly strong coverage of audio in broadcasting, reflecting the author's prolific career.
Alec Nisbett provides encyclopaedic coverage of everything from acoustics, microphones and loudspeakers, to editing, mixing and sound effects, as well as a comprehensive glossary.
Through its six previous editions, The Sound Studio has been used for over 40 years as a standard work of reference on audio techniques. For a new generation, it links all the best techniques back to their roots: the unchanging guiding principles that have long been observed over a wide range of related media and crafts.
The Sound Studio is intended for anyone with a creative or technical interest in sound - for radio, television, film and music recording - but has particularly strong coverage of audio in broadcasting, reflecting the author's prolific career.
Reviews / Votes
'The standard work on the subject since Abbey Road was a two-track operation and mixing desks looked like recycled military equipment... its coverage remains unsurpassed.'Music Tech Magazine 'The standard work on the subject since Abbey Road was a two-track operation and mixing desks looked like recycled military equipment... its coverage remains unsurpassed.'
Music Tech Magazine
"Overall, The Sound Studio is a useful book for both the seasoned and novice audio technician...Mr Nisbett does manage to present practical and useful information with clarity, a rarity in most technical books on sound recording." - Computer Music Journal
More details
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
Approx. 400 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
775 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-240-51911-1 (9780240519111)
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Previous edition

Alec Nisbett
Sound Studio
Book
12/1994
6th Edition
Focal Press
€58.17
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Person
Alec Nisbett
Content
Chapter 1 Audio techniques and equipment; Chapter 2 The sound medium; Chapter 3 Stereo; Chapter 4 Studios and acoustics; Chapter 5 Microphones; Chapter 6 Microphone balance; Chapter 7 Speech balance; Chapter 8 Music balance; Chapter 9 Monitoring and control; Chapter 10 Volume and dynamics; Chapter 11 Filters and equalization; Chapter 12 Reverberation and delay effects; Chapter 13 Recorded and remote sources; Chapter 14 Fades and mixes; Chapter 15 Sound effects; Chapter 16 The virtual studio; Chapter 17 Shaping sound; Chapter 18 Audio editing; Chapter 19 Film and video sound; Chapter 20 Planning and routine; Chapter 21 Communication in sound;