Sound Recording and Reproduction

Alkin, Glyn

ISBN 10: 0240510704 / ISBN 13: 9780240510705

Published by Focal Press/Butterworth-Heinemann, London and Boston, 1981

About this Item

First edition hardcover, bound in black cloth, with silver lettering on spine, is in G condition, having some slight soiling to vertical edge of first free endpaper. Dust jacket, enclosed in protective mylar (mylar not pictured), is in Fair condition, having some chipping and wear to top right front cover corner, two tears to top of spine area, and some rubbing/scuffing to surface. Illustrated with line drawings and diagrams. "This book is designed to bridge the gap between the professional recording engineer and the enthusiastic amateur who wishes to improve his techniques and gain a better understanding of recording medium and sound quality in general."--from DJ. NOTE: THIS IS AN OLDER BOOK ON SOUND RECORDING AND DETAILS SOME TECHNIQUES NO LONGER USED IN THE PROFESSION. IT IS VALUABLE AS AN HISTORICAL VOLUME. Science. Acoustics and sound. Sound recording. Analog techniques. DB.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sound Recording and Reproduction
• Publisher: Focal Press/Butterworth-Heinemann, London and Boston
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0240510704
• ISBN 13: 9780240510705
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

Sound Recording and Reproduction is a comprehensive practical guide for newcomers to the industry who want to improve their technique and gain a better understanding of the recording medium and sound quality in general. The book follows the processes involved in producing a recording, from the acoustic environment and production techniques to the various methods of sound recording and reproduction. The Nature of sound
Sound characteristics
Sound quality
The hearing Process
Acoustics
Reverberation
Choosing the right acoustic
Acoustic treatment
Acoustic isolation
Artificial reverberation
Using reverb
Microphones
Moving coil microphones
Ribbon microphones
Condenser microphones
Vocalists' microphones
Personal lavaliar or clip on microphones
Close working microphones
Acoustical boundary microphones
Wireless microphones
Super directional microphones
The shotgun microphone
Windscreens
Using microphones
Sound shaping
Sound control
Volume indicators
Sound mixing
Automated control
Time delay
Stereophony...etc etc!

From the Publisher

Sound Recording and Reproduction is a comprehensive practical guide for newcomers to the industry who want to improve their technique and gain a better understanding of the recording medium and sound quality in general. The book follows the processes involved in producing a recording, from the acoustic environment and production techniques to the various methods of sound recording and reproduction.