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Sound and Recording Francis Rumsey (Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) Fellow of the AES and contributor to the AES Journal)

Sound and Recording By Francis Rumsey (Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) Fellow of the AES and contributor to the AES Journal)

Summary

Introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Providing reading for audio students and trainee engineers, this guide is suitable for those concerned with audio, sound and recording.

Sound and Recording Summary

Sound and Recording by Francis Rumsey (Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) Fellow of the AES and contributor to the AES Journal)

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.

Sound and Recording 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

About Francis Rumsey (Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) Fellow of the AES and contributor to the AES Journal)

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

Additional information

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Sound and Recording by Francis Rumsey (Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) Fellow of the AES and contributor to the AES Journal)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2009-08-07
652
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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