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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.

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Sound and Recording by Francis Rumsey ; 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 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

Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) and a Visiting Professor at the School of Music in Piteå (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.
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ISBN 13 9780240521633
ISBN 10 0240521633
Title Sound and Recording
Author Francis Rumsey ; Fellow Of The Aes And Contributor To The Aes Journal)
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2009-08-07
Number of pages 652
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.