Sound and Recording
An Introduction
4th Edition
Published on 30. May 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
481 pages
978-0-240-51680-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"Sound and Recording is an excellent introduction to audio technology for beginners...Well worth a read." - Lighting and Sound InternationalReviews of previous editions:
'I rate the book very highly and use it regularly when teaching. It excels in explaining the technical side of sound recording and is a must-read for beginners and professionals alike.'
Ian Hu, Principal, School of Sound Recording, Manchester (UK)
'Not one day has passed when I haven't turned to this book. It should be renamed "Sound Recording Bible".'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk
'As a self-taught sound engineer and technician, I found the book extremely well written, easy to understand, and not biased towards a single application (such as PA or music). It has certainly helped to fill some gaps in my knowledge, particularly of why things are done in a certain way, rather than just how to do them.'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk
'Definitely the best book on recording matters I have ever read... Something more than simply an introduction, it may be of great interest to everyone concerned with audio, sound and recording.'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk
'A comprehensive and contemporary work that is eminently readable but never lightweight.'
Pro Sound News
'I can recommend that students should stay up past bedtime reading it.'
Ken Pohlmann, AES Journal
More details
Edition
4th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Students on audio, sound recording and broadcasting courses (HE and FE levels); trainee engineers entering music recording broadcasting or associated industries. Also professional sound recordists.
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-240-51680-6 (9780240516806)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
11/2005
5th Edition
Focal Press
€39.60
Article is exhausted; no reprint
Francis Rumsey | Tim Mccormick
Sound and Recording: An Introduction
Book
03/1997
3rd Edition
Focal Press
€25.99
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Previous edition
Francis Rumsey | Tim Mccormick
Sound and Recording: An Introduction
Book
03/1997
3rd Edition
Focal Press
€25.99
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Persons
Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) and a Visiting Professor at the School of Music in Pitea (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.
Formerly Deputy Head of sound at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester (UK) and has since worked at Klark Teknik and the RSC.
Content
What is Sound?; Auditory perception; A guide to the audio signal chain; Microphones; Loudspeakers; Mixers; Analog tape recording; Noise reduction;
Digital recording; Power amplifiers; Lines and interconnection; Outboard equipment; MIDI timescale and synchronisation; Two-channel stereo; Surround Sound; Appendices
Digital recording; Power amplifiers; Lines and interconnection; Outboard equipment; MIDI timescale and synchronisation; Two-channel stereo; Surround Sound; Appendices