Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook John Borwick ... £65.00 rrp
Written by a team of experts, the Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook provides a detailed technical reference of all aspects of loudspeakers and headphones: from theory and construction of transducer drive units and enclosures, to such practical matters as construction, applications in rooms, public address, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and musical instruments. Loudspeaker measurements and subjective evaluation are treated in equal detail and headphones are discussed comprehensively. ISBN 0240515781
Art of Digital Audio John Watkinson ... £55.00 rrp
John Watkinson's The Art of Digital Audio has been described as `the most comprehensive book on digital audio to date' and is widely acclaimed as an industry `bible'. Now in its third edition, the book has been thoroughly updated to include the very latest developments in digital audio technology, providing an essential introduction to the theory as well as acting as an authoritative and comprehensive professional reference source. ISBN 0240515870.
Sound Engineer's Pocket Book Michael Talbot-Smith ... £14.99 rrp
The Sound Engineer's Pocket Book 2nd Edition is a handy source of essential data that every sound technician needs. Whether you are a professional sound engineer, responsible for broadcast or studio recording, or a student on a music technology or sound recording course, you will find this book authoritative and easily accessible. Adapted from the comprehensive volume, the Audio Engineer's Reference Book (now in its second edition), this pocket-sized reference has been fully revised to cover the very latest technology connected with sound: * Noise measurement * Acoustics * Microphones * Loudspeakers * Mixing equipment * CDs, DAT, MIDI, MiniDisc * Telephony * ISDN * Digital interfacing * Ultrasonics. ISBN 0240516125
Audio Recording for Profit Chris Stone ... £15.99 rrp
This book is the first real inside look at the business of professional audio recording, which fuels a multibillion dollar global music industry. Industry pioneer Chris Stone, founder of the legendary Record Plant, provides hard-earned business strategies, guidelines, and advice on every aspect of launching and managing a professional audio recording business. This book is for every audio profit center — from the project studio in the garage to the multi-room diversified recording facility. With 30 years of practical business experience, Mr. Stone reveals the secrets of profitable survival in the pro audio world of today and tomorrow. ISBN 0240803868.
Audio Power Amplifier Design Handbook Douglas Self ... £24.99 rrp
This is a uniquely detailed and practical text on the design of audio amplifiers. Based on his work in Electronics World and a career at the cutting edge of audio design, Douglas Self has compiled a handbook for professionals and students that provides a clear and practical guide to the state of the art. This new edition is more comprehensive than ever. Major new and expanded sections include: Load-invariant power amps Distortion residuals Diagnosis of amplifier problems from their appearance Reactive loads on amplifiers How to make loudspeakers draw higher currents The practical side of variable temperature coefficient bias generators. ISBN 075064527X.
MPEG 2 John Watkinson ... £29.99 rrp
Digital compression techniques have been known for a long time, but the onward march of LSI technology means that it can now be economically applied to video and audio systems on a wide scale. MPEG-2 has assisted in this process by providing interoperability standards for audio and video compression, storage and communication. ISBN 0240515102.
Acoustics and Psychoacoustics James Angus ... £29.99 rrp
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of acoustics, including the principles of human perception of sound, sometimes called psychoacoustics.Valve Radio and Audio Repair Handbook This book is not only an essential read for every professional working with antique radio and gramophone equipment, but also dealers, collectors and valve technology enthusiasts the world over. The emphasis is firmly on the practicalities of repairing and restoring, so technical content is kept to a minimum, and always explained in a way that can be followed by readers with no background in electronics. Those who have a good grounding in electronics, but wish to learn more about the practical aspects, will benefit from the emphasis given to hands-on repair work, covering mechanical as well as electrical aspects of servicing. Repair techniques are also illustrated throughout. ISBN 0240516095.
PC Audio Editing Roger Derry ... £19.99 rrp
PC Audio Editing is an essential guide for anyone wishing to make audio production for issue as recordings, or for broadcast, using a Windows PC and material acquired both in the studio and via portable equipment.
5.1 Surround Sound Tomlinson Holman ... £15.99 rrp
5.1 Surround Sound: Up and Running offers a wealth of practical information for recording engineers. It examines such topics as loudspeakers, room acoustics, bass management, as well as a variety of available microphone and recording techniques and tips for postproduction. A thorough study of distribution formats, including an overview of existing and emerging media, and the psychoacoustics of multichannel sound complete this book.
Network Technology for Digital Audio ... £24.99 rrp
Network Technology for Digital Audio examines the transfer of audio and other related data over digital communication networks. Encompassing both the data communication and audio industries, it unravels the intricacies of computer networking technique and theory, viewed from an audio perspective. Written by an experienced practising audio engineer and IT expert Covers the latest specifications and standard agreements aimed at audio applications Looking at commercial and ratified standards both current and developing, this book covers digital architectural solutions such as IEEE 1394 (Firewire), USB, Fibre Channel and ATM alongside their counterparts within the audio industry: S/P DIF, ADAT, AES/EBU and MADI are discussed from the audio industry standpoint and solutions contrasted Explanations of packet switching and internetworking are also included. Studying new developments and trends, it covers the pros and cons and looks at the work being done to deliver the requirements of the digital audio environment. Proprietary and open systems developed within the audio industry are examined, with each case being supported with appropriate history and clear technical explanation. The book helps readers build a better understanding of the issues surrounding the transfer of real-time audio digital data. Touching on the history of the Internet, and the technologies it spawned, it explains the theory and possibilities for the same technologies to support inter-device communications within a studio environment. Network Technology For Digital Audio will provide on tap knowledge for students and lecturers on audio-related and music technology courses and will prepare the working professionals within the industry for progress and changes to come. Network Technology for Digital Audio is part of the Focal Press Music Technology Series.
Readership: Audio engineers, recording studio engineers, computer personnel, multimedia engineers. Students and lecturers on audio-related and music technology courses. ISBN: 0240515889 Color plates: Line Illustrations: Halftones: Measurements: 246 x 189 mm Pages: 296pp Price: £24.99. NOT YET PUBLISHED.
Project Studios Phillip Newell ... £25.00 rrp
What have come to be known as 'project studios' exist in the area somewhere between home studios and fully commercial studios - in reality there are no longer any clear dividing lines between bedroom or garage studios and the world's finest facilities. Written by an internationally-respected studio designer Comprehensive coverage of every aspect of project studios Advice on overcoming problems encountered in studio work However, what is missing from so many project studios is experience in front-line recording, which can lead to bad recording practices, poor decision making, misapplication of equipment and the inability to get the best performances out of the musicians. This book attempts to pass on some of that experience in as readable a way as possible, identifying the problems encountered in studio work and how to deal with them. Some feel for technical issue is needed to glean the most from what the book has to offer, but even the non-technical readers should be able to extract useful and relevant information if they work in project studios. Projects Studios covers in particular the problems of loudspeakers and acoustics, as these are the aspects by which all studio work is judged. They are also the subjects that cause the greatest misunderstanding and which, in turn, hold back progress. In this book the inexperienced studio operator will find the answers to getting first class, professional results every time. Famous recording studios featured in this book include: - Mike Oldfield's home studio - Eel Pie studios, owned by Pete Townsend of The Who and frequently used by the Coctear Twins With Studio Monitoring Design and Recording Spaces, this book completes a trilogy of titles comprising a complete library for the aspiring professional sound recordist. Together they offer: · A complete library for the aspiring professional sound recordist. · Comprehensive coverage of acoustics, monitoring and equipment interfacing. · Information of relevance to all studios, from the most meagre to the world's finest. Phillip Newell is an international studio designer. He has had 30 years of experience in the recording industry and has been involved in the design of over a hundred studios, including the famous Manor and Townhouse Studios. He was formerly Technical and Special Projects Director of Virgin Records' recording division and built the world's first operational, permanent 24-track recording vehicle. Philip currently works in Spain and is kept busy designing studios throughout Europe. He also has close links with the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research at Southampton University.
Readership: Professional sound recordists, serious home studio sound recordists, students and lecturers on courses of sound recording. ISBN: 0240515730 Color plates: Line Illustrations: 72 Halftones: 27 black & white photos Measurements: 234 x 156 mm Pages: 304pp Price: £25.00
Digital Sound Processing for Music and Multimedia Ross Kirk & Andy Hunt ... £27.50 rrp
Digital sound processing in its various spheres - music technology, studio systems and multimedia - are witnessing the dawning of a new age. The opportunities for involvement in the expansion and development of sound transformation, musical performance and composition are unprecedented. a supporting website contains practical examples in computer techniques, music synthesis and sound processing will suit readers from a number of disciplines: audio engineering, music technology or computing written in easy to understand manner, with a minimum of maths Digital Sound Processing can be used by anyone, whether from an audio engineering, musical or music technology perspective. Key features of the book include: · Contents structured into free-standing parts for easy navigation · `Flow lines' to suggest alternative paths through the book, depending on the primary interest of the reader. · Practical examples are contained on a supporting website [http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/mustech/dspmm.htm) which contains working examples of computer techniques, music synthesis and sound processing. The authors are eminently qualified to write this book. Ross Kirk co-founded the first specialised university course in Music Technology, and currently teaches signal processing and computer based topics at the University of York. He is the principal architect of the MIDAS-MILAN multiprocessor system for music synthesis. Andy Hunt lectures on a variety of music technology courses at the University of York.
Readership: Students on Music Technology related courses, computer musicians, multimedia designers, audio engineers, electronic engineers and computer scientists working in applied signal processing. ISBN: 0240515064 Color plates: Line Illustrations: 156 line drawings Halftones: Measurements: 246 x 189 mm Pages: 352pp Price: £27.50
Sound for Film & Television Tomlinson Holman ... £32.50 rrp
You might not know his name, but you know his initials (THX). Tom Holman's experiments have changed filmmaking for the better. Written by the 1996 winner of the Cinema Audio Society's Career Achievement Award, Sound for Film and Television covers the broad field of sound accompanying pictures, from the fundamentals through recording, editing, and mixing for films, documentaries, and television shows. The book provides a solid grounding in all aspects of the sound process. Basic principles are presented with illustrations on how they affect the day-to-day activities on a film or television set, in the editing room, and in the mix room. The accompanying audio CD demonstrates the key concepts discussed in the book. 'Tom Holman has written the definitive book on sound with picture. It abounds in clarity, succinct explanations, and covers the field thoroughly. Film and video students worldwide will find it a must, as will those who simply want to find out more about how movie and video soundtracks go together.' John Eargle "An excellent resource to be referred to repeatedly. Highly recommended for upper-level undergraduates through professional collections." - Choice The only text to present sound design as both an art and a science. Accompanying audio CD contains examples demonstrating key concepts. Written by one of Hollywood's leading sound designers. Provides a solid grounding in all aspects of the sound process. Sound for Film and Television bridges the gap between production oriented books which lack the detail and theory presented here, and design engineering oriented books that offer too little content for working professionals. Emphasis is on the principles involved rather than specific equipment, with illustrations from actual production and post-production activities. The book provides an overall introduction to the fascinating field of recording, editing, mixing, and exhibiting film and television audio. It strikes a balance between aesthetic and technical content, combining theory and practice, to approach sound as both an art and a science, as no other text has before. Tomlinson Holman is best known for his development of new products and processes in the fields of audio and video (with his patents licensed to more than 45 companies) including the THX Sound System, Home THX, THX Digital Mastering, and the Apt/Holman Preamplifier. He is also a professor at the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television. Holman has started a new company, TMH Corporation, to continue supplying the industry with technical developments, such as MicroTheater, a desk-top based sound monitoring system designed so that filmmakers can make decisions in an editorial environment that previously required a full mixing theater. In addition to the Career Achievement Award of the Cinema Audio Society, Holman has received fellowships from the Audio Engineering Society, the British Kinematograph Sound and Television Society, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. He also received the Samuel L. Warner Medal for progress in film sound and the Eastman Kodak Gold Medal for the use of film in education from SMPTE.
Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in TV and Film Sound{currently in use in his courses at USC}; Sound recording and mixing students. Secondary Market is audio professionals who need/want to know about the specifics of film and TV sound; wanna-be's and beginners in the film industry; AES, SAMS, SMPTE, NAB members. ISBN: 0240802918 Color plates: Line Illustrations: 140 photographs and illustrations Halftones: Measurements: 212 x 280 mm Pages: 368pp Price: £32.50. AVAILABLE APRIL 01.
The Audio Workstation Handbook Francis Rumsey ... £27.50 rrp
Using digital audio workstations it is now possible to execute complete projects from initial conception, through mixing and post-production, to the final master. Sound tracks can be created and edited for films, TV, multimedia, computer games and the internet, integrated with pictures and computer data. 'Written in a concise, accurate and readable manner, the Focal Music Technology series addresses the most current technologies in use today - leaving the traditional studio equipment behind.' Sound & Communications Systems International Amongst the topics included in this book are: basic computer terminology digital audio MIDI control and computer sound cards audio workstation principles mass storage devices files transfer and networking audio interfaces digital video The Audio Workstation Handbook has been written for all those needing to understand digital audio and the associated technologies used in these workstations. This is the fastest growing field in the industry and requires students, operators and engineers to get to grips with previously unfamiliar topics. Today's workstations integrate high quality audio with MIDI and digital video, and detailed knowledge of these subjects is vital if the best performance is to be extracted from systems, and costly mistakes avoided. The fields of professional audio and multimedia production are converging, resulting in a need for audio engineers to learn about computer networks, file transfer, MIDI and digital video. Similarly, those involved in the computer industry need a greater understanding of high quality audio.
Readership: Audio engineers, students on courses of audio, music technology, media studies, IT and multimedia, broadcast engineers and operators, post production staff, recording and edit ISBN: 0240514505 Color plates: Line Illustrations: 70 line drawings Halftones: 8 photographs Measurements: 246 x 189 mm Pages: 286ppp Price: £27.50.
Audio Engineer's Reference Book Second Edition Michael Talbot-Smith ... £80.00rrp
Freelance audio consultant and technical writer. Formerly an audio engineer trainer at BBC Wood Norton. Extensive coverage and detail Authoritative Contains modern theory and practise An industry 'bible' 'An excellent easy to read compendium of both theory and practise. Clearly the writers are experts, making this a valuable reference publication. It's all in there; from definitions of mass, time and current, to setting up and running broadcast and recording studios.' Sound & Communications International In brief The Audio Engineer's Reference Book is an authoritative volume on all aspects of audio engineering and technology including basic mathematics and formulae, acoustics and psychoacoustics, microphones, loudspeakers and studio installations. The content is concise and accurate, providing quick and easy access to everything you will need to know, from basic formulae to practical explanations and operational detail. Compiled by an international team of experts, this second edition has been updated to keep abreast of fast-moving areas such as digital audio and transmission technology. Much of the material has been revised, updated and expanded to cover the very latest techniques. For professionals engaged in the design, manufacture and installation of all types of audio equipment, this reference book will prove an invaluable resource. It will also be of interest to anyone employed in recording, broadcasting or audio-visual units in industry, and students on university courses. Michael Talbot-Smith is a freelance audio consultant and writer who, for many years, trained audio engineers at BBC Wood Norton. He is also the author of Sound Assistance and Audio Explained, and is the editor of Sound Engineer's Pocketbook. Contents Basic principles; Acoustics and acoustic devices; Recording & reproduction; Digital equipment; Studios and their facilities; Distribution of audio signals; Miscellaneous topics (Ultrasonics, International Standards for sound systems and equipment, Digital time signals, Health and safety, Portable appliance testing)
Readership: Audio engineers, audio design staff and technical sales staff in sound equipment, manufacturers, recording studios and broadcasters. ISBN: 0240515285 Hardback Colour plates: Line Illustrations: Halftones: Measurements: 246 x 189 mm Pages: 672pp Price: £80.00
