Sound and Recording
6th Edition
Published on 7. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
652 pages
978-0-240-52163-3 (ISBN)
Description
This bestselling book introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Providing vital reading for audio students and trainee engineers, this guide is ideal for anyone concerned with audio, sound and recording who wants a really good grounding in theory and industry practice.
Now with numerous updates, including a new chapter on sound quality, expanded information on sequencing and synchronization, and updated chapters on digital audio, loudspeakers and mixers.
Now with numerous updates, including a new chapter on sound quality, expanded information on sequencing and synchronization, and updated chapters on digital audio, loudspeakers and mixers.
Reviews / Votes
"Sound and Recording is an invaluable text that a student can use as a reference throughout their career." -Jim Anderson, Professor, Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music, Tisch School of the Arts. New York University, US"Sound and Recording provides clear and simple explanations for the basic concepts needed to understand the processes involved in recording. It also addresses the recent developments in surround sound and digital audio." -Jay Kadis, Audio Engineer/Lecturer, Stanford University, US
"I rate this 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 professional alike."
-Ian Hu, Principal, School of Sound Recording, Manchester, UK
More details
Edition
6th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Trainee engineers entering music recording broadcasting or associated industries. Home and project studio engineers, musicians, and amateur recording enthusiasts. Professional sound recordists. Students of audio, audio production, sound recording and broadcasting courses. Intermediate level.
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1157 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-240-52163-3 (9780240521633)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
02/2014
7th Edition
Focal Press
€105.41
Withdrawn from sale
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
Microphones
Loudspeakers
Mixers
Analogue recording
Noise reduction
Digital audio principles
Digital recording and editing systems
Digital audio applications
Power amplifiers
Lines and interconnection
Outboard equipment
MIDI and synthetic audio control
Synchronization
Two-channel stereo
Surround Sound
Glossary of terms
Appendices
Auditory perception
Microphones
Loudspeakers
Mixers
Analogue recording
Noise reduction
Digital audio principles
Digital recording and editing systems
Digital audio applications
Power amplifiers
Lines and interconnection
Outboard equipment
MIDI and synthetic audio control
Synchronization
Two-channel stereo
Surround Sound
Glossary of terms
Appendices