Name: 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)
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Sound and Recording Summary

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

This popular and best-selling text introduces the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. It offers vital reading for trainee engineers entering music recording, broadcasting and associated industries.

The fourth edition is packed with new material, including:

* a new chapter on surround sound
* greater detail on spatial perception
* new sections on DVD-A and SACD
* information about Direct Stream Digital (DSD), the MiniDisc, computer-based editing systems and their operation
* an expanded chapter on loudspeakers, now covering distributed-mode loudspeakers (DML) and a section on directivity and its control
* a closer look at assignable digital mixing consoles
* a glossary of terms

Technical information is presented in approachable language and is supplemented by regular 'Fact Files' illustrating key principles. As well as being an ideal teaching text, professionals already established in audio engineering will find this a useful 'back-to-basics' reference.

Sound and Recording Reviews

Sound and Recording is an excellent introduction to audio technology for beginners...Well worth a read. - Lighting and Sound International

Reviews of previous editions:

'I rate the 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 professionals alike.'
Ian Hu, Principal, School of Sound Recording, Manchester (UK)

'Not one day has passed when I haven't turned to this book. It should be renamed Sound Recording Bible.'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk

'As a self-taught sound engineer and technician, I found the book extremely well written, easy to understand, and not biased towards a single application (such as PA or music). It has certainly helped to fill some gaps in my knowledge, particularly of why things are done in a certain way, rather than just how to do them.'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk

'Definitely the best book on recording matters I have ever read... Something more than simply an introduction, it may be of great interest to everyone concerned with audio, sound and recording.'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk

'A comprehensive and contemporary work that is eminently readable but never lightweight.'
Pro Sound News

'I can recommend that students should stay up past bedtime reading it.'
Ken Pohlmann, AES Journal

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.

What is Sound?; Auditory perception; A guide to the audio signal chain; Microphones; Loudspeakers; Mixers; Analog tape recording; Noise reduction;
Digital recording; Power amplifiers; Lines and interconnection; Outboard equipment; MIDI timescale and synchronisation; Two-channel stereo; Surround Sound; Appendices

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GOR002841245

ISBN 13

9780240516806

ISBN 10

024051680X

Title

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

Author

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

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Year published

20020530

Number of pages

481

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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

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)

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Sound and Recording Summary

Sound and Recording: An Introduction by 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 Reviews

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

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