Sound and Recording 6th Edition by Francis Rumsey, Tim McCormick ISBN 9780240521633 0240521633

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ISBN 10: 0240521633
ISBN 13: 9780240521633
Author: Francis Rumsey, Tim McCormick

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.
* Best-selling text provides more than an introduction to audio and sound recording in an easily digestible format. * ”Fact Files” give succinct information on the areas covered, addressing key points to aid the learning process * Covers the latest digital recording technology, formats , and computer based interfaces * Stereo and surround sound principles described in detail

Sound and Recording 6th Edition Table of contents:

• A Vibrating Source

• Characteristics of a Sound Wave

• How Sound Travels in Air

• Simple and Complex Sounds

• Frequency Spectra of Repetitive Sounds

• Phase

• Sound in Electrical Form

• Displaying the Characteristics of a Sound Wave

• Sound Power and Sound Pressure

• Free and Reverberant Fields

• Standing Waves

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 2: Auditory Perception

• The Hearing Mechanism

• Frequency Perception

• Loudness Perception

• Practical Implications of Equal-loudness Contours

• Spatial Perception

• Recommended Listening

Chapter 3: Microphones

• The Moving-coil or Dynamic Microphone

• The Ribbon Microphone

• The Capacitor or Condenser Microphone

• Directional Responses and Polar Diagrams

• Specialized Microphone Types

• Stereo Microphones

• Microphone Performance

• Microphone Powering Options

• Radio Microphones

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 4: Loudspeakers

• The Moving-coil Loudspeaker

• Other Loudspeaker Types

• Mounting and Loading Drive Units

• Complete Loudspeaker Systems

• Active Loudspeakers

• Subwoofers

• Loudspeaker Performance

• Setting up Loudspeakers

• Thiele–Small Parameters and Enclosure Volume Calculations

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 5: Mixers

• A Simple Six-channel Analog Mixer

• A Multitrack Mixer

• An Overview of Typical Mixer Facilities

• EQ Explained

• Stereo Line Input Modules

• Technical Specifications

• Metering Systems

• Automation

• Digital Mixers

• Mixers with Integrated Control of Digital Workstations

• Introduction to Mixing Approaches

• Basic Operational Techniques

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 6: Analog Recording

• A Short History of Analog Recording

• Magnetic Tape

• The Magnetic Recording Process

• The Tape Recorder

• What are Test Tapes For?

• Tape Machine Alignment

• Mechanical Transport Functions

• The Compact Cassette

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 7: Noise Reduction

• Methods of Reducing Noise

• Line-up of Noise Reduction Systems

• Single-ended Noise Reduction

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 8: Digital Audio Principles

• Digital and Analog Recording Contrasted

• Binary for Beginners

• The Digital Audio Signal Chain

• Analog-to-Digital Conversion

• D/A Conversion

• Direct Stream Digital (DSD)

• Changing the Resolution of an Audio Signal (Requantization)

• Introduction to Digital Signal Processing

• Pitch Shifting and Time Stretching

• Audio Data Reduction

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 9: Digital Recording, Editing and Mastering Systems

• Digital Tape Recording

• Mass Storage-based Systems

• Audio Processing for Computer Workstations

• Mass Storage-based Editing System Principles

• Editing Software

• Mastering and Restoration

• Preparing for and Understanding Release Media

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 10: Digital Audio Formats and Interchange

• Audio File Formats for Digital Workstations

• Consumer Optical Disk Formats

• Interconnecting Digital Audio Devices

• Websites

Chapter 11: Power Amplifiers

• Domestic Power Amplifiers

• Professional Amplifier Facilities

• Specifications

• Coupling

Chapter 12: Lines and Interconnection

• Transformers

• Unbalanced Lines

• Cable Effects with Unbalanced Lines

• Balanced Lines

• Working with Balanced Lines

• Star-quad Cable

• Electronic Balancing

• 100 Volt Lines

• 600 Ohms

• DI Boxes

• Splitter Boxes

• Jackfields (Patchbays)

• Distribution Amplifiers

• Plug-ins

• Outboard Equipment

• Connection of Outboard Devices

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 14: MIDI and Synthetic Audio Control

• Background

• What is MIDI?

• MIDI and Digital Audio Contrasted

• Basic Principles

• Interfacing a Computer to a MIDI System

• How MIDI Control Works

• MIDI Control of Sound Generators

• General MIDI

• RMID and XMF Files

• MIDI over USB

• After MIDI?

• Sequencing Software

• Websites

Chapter 15: Synchronization

• SMPTE/EBU Timecode

• Recording Timecode

• Machine Synchronizers

• Digital Audio Synchronization

• MIDI and Synchronization

• Synchronizing Audio/MIDI Computer Applications

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 16: Two-Channel Stereo

• Principles of Loudspeaker Stereo

• Principles of Binaural or Headphone Stereo

• Loudspeaker Stereo Over Headphones and Vice Versa

• Two-Channel Signal Formats

• Two-Channel Microphone Techniques

• Binaural Recording and ‘Dummy Head’ Techniques

• Spot Microphones and Two-Channel Panning Laws

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 17: Surround Sound

• Three-Channel (3-0) Stereo

• Four-Channel Surround (3-1 Stereo)

• 5.1-Channel Surround (3-2 Stereo)

• Other Multichannel Configurations

• Matrixed Surround Sound Systems

• Digital Surround Sound Formats

• Ambisonics

• Surround Sound Monitoring

• Surround Sound Recording Techniques

• Multichannel Panning Techniques

• Recommended Further Reading

Chapter 18: Sound Quality

• What is Sound Quality?

• Methods of Sound Quality Evaluation

• Aspects of Audio System Performance Affecting Sound Quality

• Recommended Further Reading

Pickup Mechanics

• RIAA Equalization

• Cartridge Types

• Connecting Leads

• Arm Considerations

• Recommended Further Reading

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