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

McCarthy, Bob

ISBN 10: 0240520203 / ISBN 13: 9780240520209

Published by Focal Press, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sound Systems: Design and Optimization: Modern Techniques and Tools for Sound System Design and Alignment
• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0240520203
• ISBN 13: 9780240520209
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

With this definitive guide to sound reinforcement design and optimization, Bob McCarthy shares his expert knowledge and effective methodology developed from decades of field and teaching experience. This book is written for the field professional as well as the consultant or student, in a clear and easy-to-read style and illustrated with color diagrams and screenshots throughout. McCarthy's unique guide reveals the proven techniques to ensure that your sound system design can be optimized for maximum uniformity over the space.

The book follows the audio signal path from the mix console to the audience and provides comprehensive information as to how the sound is spread over the listening area. The complex nature of the physics of speaker interaction over a listening space is revealed in terms readily understandable to audio professionals. Complex speaker arrays are broken down systematically and the means to design systems that are capable of being fully optimized for maximum spatial uniformity is shown.
The methods of alignment are shown, including measurement mic placement, and step-by-step recipes for equalization, delay setting, level setting, speaker positioning and acoustic treatment. These principles and techniques are applicable to the simplest and most complex systems alike, from the single speaker to the multi-element "line array.”

Book Description

Written by the industry leader Optimized Design is a ‘cookbook’ from the master chef of this field