Rumsey, Francis,

Sound and recording : applications and theory / Francis Rumsey with Tim McCormick. - 8th edition. - 1 online resource (xxiv, 594 pages) : illustrations (black and white)

This edition also issued in print: 2021. Previous edition: New York: Focal Press, 2014.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface to the second editionPreface to the third editionPreface to the fourth editionPreface to the fifth editionPreface to the sixth editionPreface to the seventh edition Preface to the eighth editionChapter 1: Audio and Acoustics FundamentalsChapter 2: Auditory Perception and Sound QualityChapter 3: MicrophonesChapter 4: LoudspeakersChapter 5: Digital Audio PrinciplesChapter 6: Digital Recording and Editing SystemsChapter 7: Mixing, metering and signal levelsChapter 8: Signal Processing and EffectsChapter 9: Audio data reductionChapter 10: Digital Audio Interfaces and NetworkingChapter 11: Analog Lines and InterconnectionChapter 12: Power AmplifiersChapter 13: MIDI and Musical Instrument ControlChapter 14: SynchronizationChapter 15: Two-Channel StereoChapter 16: Surround Sound and Immersive Audio GlossaryIndex

This easy-to-read reference, designed for those at an early stage in their careers, provides an introduction to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Key facts are presented in self-contained fact files. Providing vital reading for audio students and trainee engineers, Sound and Recording is the essential guide for anyone who wants a solid grounding in both theory and industry practices in audio, sound, and recording. This updated and comprehensively restructured edition includes new content on DAW configuration, effects processing, 3D/immersive audio systems, object-based audio, and VR audio technology.This bestselling book introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology, and systems. Sound and Recording is the ideal audio engineering text for students, an accessible reference for professionals, and a comprehensive introduction for hobbyists.

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Sound--Recording and reproducing.
Technology.
Electronics & communications engineering
The arts: general issues
Audio processing
Music recording & reproduction
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