Everything You Need to Know About Audio
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ISBN: 9780240821009
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The Audio Expert
is a comprehensive reference that covers all aspects of audio, with many practical, as well as theoretical, explanations. Providing in-depth descriptions of how audio really works, using common sense plain-English explanations and mechanical analogies with minimal math, the book is written for people who want to understand audio at the deepest, most technical level, without needing an engineering degree. It’s presented in an easy-to-read, conversational tone, and includes more than 400 figures and photos augmenting the text.
The book goes far beyond merely explaining how audio “works.” It brings together the concepts of audio, aural perception, musical instrument physics, acoustics, and basic electronics, showing how they’re intimately related. Describing in great detail many of the practices and techniques used by recording and mixing engineers, the topics include video production and computers. Rather than merely showing how to use audio devices such as equalizers and compressors, Ethan Winer explains how they work internally, and how they are spec’d and tested.
Most explanations are platform-agnostic, applying equally to Windows and Mac operating systems, and to most software and hardware. TheAudioExpertbook.com, the companion website, has audio and video examples to better present complex topics such as vibration and resonance.
KEY FEATURES:
•A Explains clearly the innermost details of audio hardware and softwareA
•A Contains numerous practical tips, tricks, advice, and lots of myth-busting
•A Provides videos and audio examples on the companion website for comprehensive understanding
Read recent blog posts by Ethan Winer on Focal Press’ blog for everything audio –AudioUndone.com:
Lies, Damn Lies, and Audio Gear Specs
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