This book is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of audio, both practical and theoretical. It brings together the concepts of musical instrument physics, acoustics, electronics, aural perception and much more. In language that is not overly technical, the book will benefit readers at beginner to advanced levels.
This book is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of audio, both practical and theoretical. It brings together the concepts of musical instrument physics, acoustics, electronics, aural perception and much more. In language that is not overly technical, the book will benefit readers at beginner to advanced levels.
Ethan Winer has, at various times, earned a living as a professional musician, computer programmer, circuit designer, recording engineer, composer/arranger, technical writer, acoustician, and college instructor. Ethan has more than 150 feature articles published in various computer and audio magazines. He has produced dozens of educational and music videos, and composed three pieces for full orchestra, all of which have been performed. He now co-owns RealTraps, a manufacturer of acoustic treatment.
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Part 1 Audio Defined - Chapter 1: Audio Basics Chapter 2: Audio Fidelity, Measurements, and Myths Chapter 3: Hearing, Perception, and Artifact Audibility Chapter 4: Gozintas and Gozoutas. Part 2 Analog and Digital Recording, Processing, and Methods - Chapter 5: Mixers, Buses, Routing, and Summing Chapter 6: Recording Devices and Methods Chapter 7: Mixing Devices and Methods Chapter 8: Digital Audio Basics Chapter 9: Dynamics Processors Chapter 10: Frequency Processors Chapter 11: Time Domain Processors Chapter 12: Pitch and Time Manipulation Processors Chapter 13: Other Audio Processors Chapter 14: Synthesizers Chapter 15: MIDI Basics. Part 3 Video Production - Chapter 16: Video Production. Part 4 Transducers - Chapter 17: Microphones and Pickups Chapter 18: Loudspeakers and Earphones. Part 5 Room Acoustics, Treatment, and Monitoring - Chapter 19: Acoustic Basics Chapter 20: Room Shapes, Modes, and Isolation Chapter 21: Acoustic Treatment Chapter 22: Room Measuring. Part 6 Electronics and Computers - Chapter 23: Basic Electronics in 60 Minutes Chapter 24: Test Procedures Chapter 25: Computers. Part 7 Musical Instruments - Chapter 26: Musical Instruments.
