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by Tim McCormick, Francis Rumsey
Sound and Recording, 7th Edition
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Fact File Directory
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Preface to the Fifth Edition
Preface to the Sixth Edition
Preface to the Seventh Edition
Chapter 1 What is Sound?
A Vibrating Source
Characteristics of a Sound Wave
How Sound Travels in Air
Simple and Complex Sounds
Frequency Spectra of Repetitive Sounds
Frequency Spectra of Non-Repetitive Sounds
Phase
Sound in Electrical Form
Displaying the Characteristics of a Sound Wave
The Decibel
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 Further Reading
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
Switchable Polar Patterns
Stereo Microphones
Microphone Performance
Microphone Powering Options
Connectors
Radio Microphones
Recommended Further Reading
Useful Websites
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
Digital Signal Processing in Loudspeakers
Recommended Further Reading
Useful Websites
Chapter 5 Mixers
A Simple Six-Channel Analog Mixer
A Multitrack Mixer
Channel Grouping
An Overview of Typical Mixer Facilities
EQ Explained
Stereo Line Input Modules
Dedicated Monitor Mixer
Technical Specifications
Metering Systems
Automation
Digital Mixers
Mixer and Workstation Integration
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
Magnetic Recording Levels
What are Test Tapes for?
Tape Machine Alignment
Mechanical Transport Functions
Recommended Further Reading
Useful Websites
Chapter 7 Noise Reduction
Why is Noise Reduction Required?
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
Interconnecting Digital Audio Devices
Recommended Further Reading
Useful Websites
Chapter 11 Power Amplifiers
Domestic Power Amplifiers
Professional Amplifier Facilities
Specifications
Coupling
Useful Websites
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
Chapter 13 Plug-Ins and Outboard Equipment
Plug-Ins
Connection of Outboard Devices
Recommended Further Reading
Useful Websites
Chapter 14 MIDI and Remote 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
Scalable Polyphonic MIDI (SPMIDI)
RMID and XMF Files
MIDI over USB
MIDI over IEEE 1394
MIDI over Ethernet
Open Sound Control
Sequencing Software
Audio Remote Control Using Computer Networks
Recommended Further Reading
Useful Websites
Chapter 15 Synchronization
SMPTE/EBU Timecode
Recording Timecode
Machine Synchronizers
Digital Audio Synchronization
Timecode and Video Synchronization for Audio Workstations
MIDI and Synchronization
Synchronizing Audio/MIDI/Video 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
Surround Sound Systems
Matrixed Surround Sound Systems
Digital Surround Sound Formats
Ambisonics
Further Developments
Surround Sound Monitoring
Surround Sound Recording Techniques
Multichannel Panning Techniques
Recommended Further Reading
Useful Websites
Chapter 18 Sound Quality
What is Sound Quality?
Methods of Sound Quality Evaluation
Aspects of Audio System Performance Affecting Sound Quality
Recommended Further Reading
Appendix Record Players
Pickup Mechanics
RIAA Equalization
Cartridge Types
Connecting Leads
Arm Considerations
Laser Pickups
Recommended Further Reading
Glossary of Terms
General Further Reading
Index
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