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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