Sound and Recording
An Introduction
- 5th Edition - November 7, 2005
- Latest edition
- Authors: Francis Rumsey, TIM MCCORMICK
- Language: English
This best-selling book introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Whilst offering vital reading for audio students and trainee engineers,… Read more
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Description
Description
This best-selling book introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Whilst offering vital reading for audio students and trainee engineers, this guide is ideal for anyone concerned with audio, sound and recording, beginners and professionals alike.
Comprehensive and easy to understand, this fifth edition is bang up to date, with expanded information on digital audio principles, systems and applications, as well as an extensively updated chapter on MIDI and synthetic audio control.
Comprehensive and easy to understand, this fifth edition is bang up to date, with expanded information on digital audio principles, systems and applications, as well as an extensively updated chapter on MIDI and synthetic audio control.
Key features
Key features
* Provides a thorough introduction to the subject in an easy to read, clearly illustrated form
* ‘Fact Files' give succinct information on the areas covered, address key points and aid learning process
* Covers the latest digital audio technology, including MP3, networking and file formats
* ‘Fact Files' give succinct information on the areas covered, address key points and aid learning process
* Covers the latest digital audio technology, including MP3, networking and file formats
Readership
Readership
Students on audio, audio production, sound recording and broadcasting courses (HE and FE levels); trainee engineers entering music recording broadcasting or associated industries. Home and project studio engineers, musicians, and amateur recording enthusiasts. Professional sound recordists. Beginner to intermediate level.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Fact file directory
Preface; 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
Time code and synchronisation
Two-channel stereo Surround Sound
Glossary of terms
Appendices.
Preface; 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
Time code and synchronisation
Two-channel stereo Surround Sound
Glossary of terms
Appendices.
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: December 28, 2005
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Francis Rumsey
Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) and a Visiting Professor at the School of Music in Piteå (Sweden). Fellow of the Audio Engineering Society and a regular contributor to the AES Journal.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK), Visiting Professor at the School of Music in Piteå. Fellow of the AES and contributor to the AES Journal.TM
TIM MCCORMICK
Formerly Deputy Head of sound at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester (UK) and has since worked at Klark Teknik and the RSC.
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Deputy Head of sound at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester (UK) and has since worked at Klark Teknik and the RSC.