Sound Systems: Design and Optimization: Modern Techniques and Tools for Sound System Design and Alignment - Softcover

McCarthy, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240521560 ISBN 13: 9780240521565

Publisher: Focal Press, 2009

Synopsis

In this guide to sound reinforcement alignment and design, Bob McCarthy shares his expert knowledge and effective methodology from years of teaching audio professionals. Written in a clear and easy-to-read style and illustrated with color diagrams and screenshots throughout, McCarthy's unique guide gives you all the newest techniques to ensure perfect sound reinforcement and fulfill design needs. Outlining how sound is spread over a listening area, looking at the physics of speaker interaction, methods of alignment including mic placement, equalization, speaker placement and acoustic treatment, and now including case studies offering real world examples to fully explore different principals discussed, this book provides the definitive guide to sound reinforcement design and optimization.

* Totally up to date, the only book devoted exclusively to sound system optimization using modern tools and practices.
* Written by award winning expert , providing guidance on the popular tools of the trade, including dual channel FFT analyzers, acoustic prediction programs, modern speaker arrays and digital signal processors
* Color images and diagrams throughout aid understanding and clearly illustrate topics within the book

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Review

'Pro Audio needs more tools like this, well thought out, well researched and well written, a valuable tool!' - Sam Berkow, SIA Acoustics

"Writing a meaningful book on live sound loudspeaker system measurement & optimization is perhaps one the most daunting tasks one could ever dream up. Bob McCarthy has accomplished this and his new book provides very detailed guidelines for those of us who are involved in the design and commissioning of live sound loudspeaker systems." Tom Young Electroacoustic Design Services

Edition details

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0240521560
• ISBN 13: 9780240521565
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 566