
Sound Assistance
Michael Talbot-Smith(Author)
Focal Press
Published on 3. April 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-240-51439-0 (ISBN)
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Description
Sound Assistance offers a highly readable and easy-to-understand account of sound operations in radio and television studios. By knowing the characteristics of the equipment, such as threshold and compression ratios, it is much easier to achieve professional effects quickly, saving hours of trial and error.
The book will suit anyone wishing to work as a sound assistant but who does not have a thorough grounding in the maths and physics. Written in an informal style with practical 'do's and don'ts', the fundamental principles are explained. Where knowledge of a higher level maths is helpful, this information is given in handy 'fact files' seperate to the main text. Particularly appropriate for anyone considering registering for NVQ Sound Assistance Level 2, and Sound Operation Level 3 candidates who need to revise principles, this book is equally helpful for training officers and supervisors who have the task of passing on this information in a simple, easy-to-digest format.
The author Michael Talbot-Smith is a freelance audio consultant and author of 'Broadcast Sound Technology' and 'Audio Recording and Reproduction'. He is also the editor of `The Audio Engineer's Reference Book' and 'The Sound Engineer's Pocket Book'. He is a former trainer of audio engineers at BBC Wood Norton.
The book will suit anyone wishing to work as a sound assistant but who does not have a thorough grounding in the maths and physics. Written in an informal style with practical 'do's and don'ts', the fundamental principles are explained. Where knowledge of a higher level maths is helpful, this information is given in handy 'fact files' seperate to the main text. Particularly appropriate for anyone considering registering for NVQ Sound Assistance Level 2, and Sound Operation Level 3 candidates who need to revise principles, this book is equally helpful for training officers and supervisors who have the task of passing on this information in a simple, easy-to-digest format.
The author Michael Talbot-Smith is a freelance audio consultant and author of 'Broadcast Sound Technology' and 'Audio Recording and Reproduction'. He is also the editor of `The Audio Engineer's Reference Book' and 'The Sound Engineer's Pocket Book'. He is a former trainer of audio engineers at BBC Wood Norton.
Reviews / Votes
'This book is a highly readable account of sound operations in radio andtelevision studios.'
SOUND & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, AUG '97
'This offers a highly readable and easy-to-understand account of sound
operations in radio and television studios.'
STUDIO SYSTEMS, MAR/APR '98
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Students on media courses covering sound operations, including A level, BTEC OND and HND level, NVQ Sound Assistance level2, Sound Operation level 3; trainees; broadcast personnel; amateur<BR id="CRLF">
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 159 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-240-51439-0 (9780240514390)
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Michael Talbot-Smith
Sound Assistance
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08/1999
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Freelance audio consultant and technical writer. Formerly an audio engineer trainer at BBC Wood Norton.
Content
Revision of basic electricity - dc and magnetism * revision of basic electricity - ac * Outlines of electronic devices * radio transmission * Decibels * Sound waves * Hearing * Basic acoustics * Microphones * Loudspeakers * & headphones * Stereo * Basic signal processing * Visual monitoring * Analogue tape recording editing * Vinyl discs * Principles of digital audio * Basics of digital tape recording - digital editing * Television transmission systems * Further digital equipment * Public address * Mixing consoles * General safety * Glossary * Further reading