Audio in the 21st Century (Engineer to Engineer series) [Hardcover]

Scott Janus (Author)

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Book Description

Series: Engineer to Engineer series | Publication Date: May 2004

An introduction and exploration of digital audio, including MP3, AC-3 (Dolby Digital), DTS, audio devices, protocols, and many other related topics, this book describes the state-of-the-art of digital audio in a way that is accessible to a neophyte, yet still useful to a senior engineer. Covered are digital audio fundamentals such as sampling theory as well as audio format standards, such as uncompressed digital audio, MPEG, AC-3, DTS, and audio display devices and protocols. Also detailed are compact disc, DVD, DTV, and streaming audio technologies. In addition, PC audio issues are discussed along with USB and AC97. The companion CD-ROM contains examples of audio types used with DVD-Video and DVD-Audio as well as test patterns including WAV, AU, AIFF, MP3, and MP3Pro formats.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } An introduction and exploration of digital audio, including MP3, AC-3 (Dolby Digital), DTS, audio devices, protocols, and many other related topics, this book describes the state-of-the-art of digital audio in a way that is accessible to a neophyte, yet still useful to a senior engineer. Covered are digital audio fundamentals such as sampling theory as well as audio format standards, such as uncompressed digital audio, MPEG, AC-3, DTS, and audio display devices and protocols. Also detailed are compact disc, DVD, DTV, and streaming audio technologies. In addition, PC audio issues are discussed along with USB and AC97. The companion CD-ROM contains examples of audio types used with DVD-Video and DVD-Audio as well as test patterns including WAV, AU, AIFF, MP3, and MP3Pro formats.

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About the Author

Scott Janus has been a senior engineer on numerous hardware and software MPEG projects and currently contributes to the development and launch of Intel's graphics chip sets. He is the author of Video in the 21st Century.

Product Details

Hardcover: 366 pages
Publisher: Intel Press; Har/DVD edition (May 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0971786151
ISBN-13: 978-0971786158
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.7 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,063,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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