Full Description
Gain a deep understanding of audio practice and theory with this easy-to-read book, illustrated with more than 400 figures and photographs. Using common sense, plain-English explanations and minimal math, author Ethan Winer helps you understand audio at the deepest, most technical level-no engineering degree necessary.If you're an intermediate to advanced recording engineer or audiophile, you already know the basic mechanics of how audio "works." This book will take you beyond that, weaving together audio concepts, theories of aural perception and acoustics, musical instrument physics, and basic electronics and demonstrating their relationships to one another. Rather than merely showing you how to use audio devices like equalizers and compressors, Winer explains how they work internally and how they are spec'd and tested. With The Audio Expert, you get:* Videos and audio examples on the companion website (www.TheAudioExpertBook.com) that help you understand complex topics, such as vibration and resonance* Platform agnostic explanations, applying to Windows and Mac operating systems, and to most software and hardware* Practical tips, tricks, advice, and lots of myth-bustingBonus chapters are currently available on FocalPress.com. http://www.focalpress.com/books/audio/the_audio_expert.aspx?terms=Audio+Expert
Contents
Part 1-Audio DefinedChapter 1-Audio Basics Chapter 2-Audio Fidelity, Measurements, and Myths Chapter 3-Hearing, Perception, and Artifact Audibility Chapter 4-Gozintas and Gozoutas Part 2-Analog and Digital Recording, Processing, and MethodsChapter- Mixers, Summing, Buses, and Routing Chapter- Recording Devices Chapter-Mixing Devices and Methods: Chapter-Digital Audio Basics Chapter-Dynamic Chapter-Frequency Processors Chapter-Time Domain Processors Chapter-Pitch and Time Manipulation Processors Chapter-Other Processors Chapter-Synthesizers Part 3-TransducersChapter-Microphones Chapter-Loudspeakers Part 4-Room Acoustics, Treatment, and MonitoringChapter-Absorbers and Diffusors Chapter-Mid/High Frequency Absorbers Chapter-Bass Traps Chapter-Diffusors Chapter-Room Sizes, Shapes, and Construction Chapter-Noise Control Chapter-Monitoring Chapter-Room Measuring and Tuning Chapter-Testing Acoustic Treatment Devices Part 6-Overview of Video ProductionPart 7-Electronics and ComputersChapter-Basic Electronics in 60 Minutes Chapter-Deeper into Electronics |Chapter-Practical Electronics Chapter-Test Procedures Chapter-Computers Part 8- Musicians and Musical InstrumentsChapter-Musicians and Music Theory Chapter-Musical Instruments
