
Use of Microphones
Alec Nisbett(Author)
Focal Press
4th Edition
Published on 1. June 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-240-51365-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is an update of a classic Media Manual, brought into line with the author's recent, completely reworked, comprehensive text The Sound Studio.
* Easy-to-follow Media Manual format * Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of all current microphones * Fourth edition of a classic text The Use of Microphones includes, in a succinct way, all you need to know about how to choose the right microphones
for the job, how to position them, move them, balance and control them to make sure of the sound quality you need. Now completely updated to include more on radio microphones, contact and miniature microphones and combination stereo microphones this
fourth edition continues the tradition of being an easy to read guide for students or professionals who wish to expand their skills. 'The book's treatment of technicalities is flawless, but this is leavened with plenty of common sense.' Terry Mendoza -
Camcorder User, December 1994 - Studio Sound, March 1995 'This is a very readable reference with lots of practical advice.' - Sound & Communications Systems Internat., August 1995 'To anyone with a practical interest in using microphones, whether a
complete beginner or professional who seeks to expand his skills, this book will be an invaluable reference.' - Lighting and Sound International, January 1996
* Easy-to-follow Media Manual format * Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of all current microphones * Fourth edition of a classic text The Use of Microphones includes, in a succinct way, all you need to know about how to choose the right microphones
for the job, how to position them, move them, balance and control them to make sure of the sound quality you need. Now completely updated to include more on radio microphones, contact and miniature microphones and combination stereo microphones this
fourth edition continues the tradition of being an easy to read guide for students or professionals who wish to expand their skills. 'The book's treatment of technicalities is flawless, but this is leavened with plenty of common sense.' Terry Mendoza -
Camcorder User, December 1994 - Studio Sound, March 1995 'This is a very readable reference with lots of practical advice.' - Sound & Communications Systems Internat., August 1995 'To anyone with a practical interest in using microphones, whether a
complete beginner or professional who seeks to expand his skills, this book will be an invaluable reference.' - Lighting and Sound International, January 1996
More details
Edition
4th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional sound operators, TV/recording personnel needing to multi-skill, anyone with a practical interest in using microphones.<BR id="CRLF">
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-240-51365-2 (9780240513652)
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Person
Author
Independent Producer, formerly Senior Producer in the Science and Features Dept at BBC TV.During his career at the BBC he directed over forty documentary features for the acclaimed Horizon series.
Content
PARTIAL CONTENTS: Listening to sound; Wavelength; Frequency; Waves and phase; Musical acoustics; The human voice; Listening conditions; Microphone characteristics; Wind, water and mice; Balance; Sound and picture; Music balance; Control; Useful formulae.