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Audio Wiring Guide: How to wire the most popular audio and video connectors [Paperback]

John Hechtman (Author), Ken Benshish (Photographer)
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0240520068 978-0240520063 September 25, 2008 1
Whether you're a pro or an amateur, a musician or into multimedia, you can't afford to guess about audio wiring. The Audio Wiring Guide is a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide that explains exactly what you need to know. No matter the size of your wiring project or installation, this handy tool provides you with the essential information you need and the techniques to use it.

Using The Audio Wiring Guide is like having an expert at your side. By following the clear, step-by-step directions, you can do professional-level work at a fraction of the cost.

Every step is clearly explained and photo-illustrated. All the common audio connectors are covered as well as most special-use multimedia connectors. It is the perfect guide to keep by your side in the studio or on the road.

* Covers all the essential wiring techniques, from fixing a guitar plug to wiring an entire recording studio
* Includes essential information on how to organize and lay out your job sequence, how to choose and buy tools, plus tips to avoid common novice errors
* Reduces errors, do-overs, and hazards, saves time and money

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Book Description

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

About the Author

John Hechtman is a skilled recordist and technical writer, with 40 years of professional audio experience. He has built or re-wired over 20 pro-level studios, along with dozens of semi-pro installations. Currently he is a freelance computer/audio consultant.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (September 25, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240520068
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240520063
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Hi all - just a short note now and more later. You're likely reading this because you're interested in my techy book, the "Audio Wiring Guide". That book took 17 years (off and on) and is a whole-hearted effort to teach something in writing (soldering, wiring and design) that can really only be taught by doing, by working with your own hands on projects to gain skill.

So my first tip is - if you want to get the most out of the "AWG" don't just read about wiring a guitar plug. Make the effort to wire a guitar plug, using my book as a step-by-step guide. Better yet, wire 10-20 guitar plugs, and try to do each one better. After 15 or so, you really get a good groove...

These days I do computers more then audio - I work on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux machines. I'm enthusiastic about Linux - the Linux computers I build run super-fast and are very stable.

Got to run - if you're interested in more go to www.zenarrow.com

Thanks!

John Hechtman
"Computer Help In NYC!"
www.zenarrow.com
voxmail = 212-459-4323

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great explanations, great pictures!, October 15, 2008
This review is from: Audio Wiring Guide: How to wire the most popular audio and video connectors (Paperback)
This book is written in a casual, even humorous, style and explains everything in a clear and constructive way. The author has obviously learned the best way of doing things, after years of actually doing it. And, the pictures! That's what makes it stand out from the rest - the large, full-color illustrations that show you exactly what he's talking about. This book is as valuable as a soldering iron or wire strippers for anyone who wants to do things the right way and avoid future problems because they just guessed at it. Highly recommended!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book but MIDI not Included, August 3, 2010
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Why are MIDI cables not included in this book?! Although not strictly "audio", they are nonetheless very prevalent in many lengths in any music studio which the author references in his imaginary music studio tutorial at the end of Chapter 1. Please include in future editions.

Also, an explanation of appropriate soldering iron temperatures for the author's 62/36/2 solder would be very helpful.

Otherwise, the book is very detailed, easy to comprehend and very well illustrated.
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5.0 out of 5 stars love this book!, May 4, 2009
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i would recommend this book to anyone, i knew nothing about wiring until i read this book, it's straight forward and practical and the photographs are clear and self explanatory, i'm wiring my recording studio and it has saved me literally thousands of dollars, thanks to the authors!
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