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The Sound Studio - Softcover

Alec Nisbett

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9780240512921: The Sound Studio

Synopsis

This classic work has inspired and informed a whole generation of artists and technicians working in all branches of the audio industry. Now in its seventh edition, The Sound Studio has been thoroughly revised to encompass the rapidly expanding range of possibilities offered by today's digital equipment. It now the virtual studio; 5.1 surround sound; hard drive mixers and multichannel recorders; DVD and CD-RW.Alec Nisbett provides encyclopaedic coverage of everything from acoustics, microphones and loudspeakers, to editing, mixing and sound effects, as well as a comprehensive glossary.Through its six previous editions, The Sound Studio has been used for over 40 years as a standard work of reference on audio techniques. For a new generation, it links all the best techniques back to their the unchanging guiding principles that have long been observed over a wide range of related media and crafts.The Sound Studio is intended for anyone with a creative or technical interest in sound - for radio, television, film and music recording - but has particularly strong coverage of audio in broadcasting, reflecting the author's prolific career.* Provides encyclopaedic information on audio techniques - essential for both the audio practitioner and student* Covers the philosophy behind the techniques - answering the question 'why' as well as 'how'* Includes details on the latest digital audio computer-editing systems

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About the Author

Independent Producer, formerly Senior Producer in the Science and Features Dept at BBC TV

Review

Reviews of the previous edition include:

'Must teach even the professional quite a few new ideas...an authoritative book.'
Studio Sound

'The book is of a particular value to the advanced amateur and also to the beginning professional.'
The Journal of SMPTE

'This book is interesting and authoritative throughout, and I can thoroughly recommend it as a mine of audio information and excellent value for money.'
Sound & Communications Systems International

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