Sound and Recording http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Sound-and-Recording-Francis-Rumsey-Tim-McCormick/9780240521633

By Francis Rumsey, Tim McCormick

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About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

Reviews

"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