Technology : Acoustics & Sound

The latest technologies – the leading experts – proven real-world design solutions – together in one must-have volume! more...

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Fully illustrated guide to audio wiring, including how to solder all common connectors as well as key information on industry standards more...

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Noise pollution generated by transport is acknowledged to be a major environmental problem. Environmental Noise Barriers is a one-step reference for practitioners. more...

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Power amplifiers and their performance lie at the heart of audio engineering and provide some challenging problems for the engineer. Ben Duncan's experience, as an audio consultant, analog electronics designer and author, give him an unique insight into this difficult but rewarding field. Linking analog electronics, acoustics, heat and music technology; high-end hi-fi and professional PA and recording studio use; theory, modelling and real-world practice; design and repair; the old and the new, the mainstream and the specialised, this comprehensive guide to power amps is a core reference for anyone in the industry, and any interested onlookers. Ben Duncan is well known to many users of audio power amplifiers around the world, both professional and domestic, through his articles, reviews and research papers on music technology in the UK and US press, and through his part in creating several notable professional power amplifiers. Since 1977, he has been involved in the design of over 70 innovative, high-end audio products used by recording and broadcast studios, on stages, in clubs and by the most critical domestic listeners - as well as creating bespoke equipment for top musicians. Born in London, he has travelled widely but has lived mainly in Lincolnshire, home of his family for over 150 years. He is twice co-author of the book Rock Hardware in which he has chronicled the history of rock'n'roll PA. Reprinted with corrections September 1997. more...

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* New from the author of Home Recording for Musicians For Dummies, the no.1 bestselling home-recording book * Shows how to set up a PC for recording, getting sounds, mixing, mastering, and outputting and explains how to get the best sounds out of a PC studio * Shares techniques on recording individual instruments including guitars, drums, and keyboards * Covers the latest recording software, including Pro Tools, GarageBand, and Logic more...

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