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John Watkinson (Author)


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0240513789 978-0240513782 August 17, 1994
An Introduction to Digital Audio brings all the fundamentals of digital audio to a wide audience. Every topic is described in plain English, from first principles, in John Watkinson's unique, accessible style. There are reasons instead of facts and practical applications to contrast with the theory.

All of the key technologies are here: oversampling, noise shaping and error correction theories are treated in a simple yet accurate form. DAT, DASH, DCC, CD and MiniDisc recorders are all described here along with the growing technique of audio editing on hard disks. Thoroughly researched, totally up-to-date and technically accurate this is the only book you need to introduce the subject.

Essential reading for newcomers to digital audio
Written in a clear and concise manner
Learn from the experiance and knowledge of a well respected author and trainer


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'A comprehensive book in every respect.'
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Reviews of the previous edition:

'The best book in its category.'
Hi-Fi magazine

'An easy-to-read format with many explanatory line drawings.'
Mobile Radio Technology journal --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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All of the key technologies are here: oversampling, noise shaping and error correction theories are treated in a simple yet accurate form. DAT, DASH, DCC, CD and MiniDisc recorders are all described here along with the growing technique of audio editing on hard disks. Thoroughly researched, totally up-to-date and technically accurate, this is the only book you need to introduce the subject.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press (August 17, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240513789
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240513782
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,760,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The most exciting aspects of digital technology are the tremendous possibilities which were not available with analog technology. Read the first page
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two redundant symbols, scheduled velocity, replay waveform, flash convertor, oversampling convertors, rotary positioner, sample wordlength, servo surface, data separator, digital dither, packing period, quantizing intervals, convolutional interleave, sync pattern, slicing level, linear tape speed, timebase correction, quantizing range, jitter margin, interleave block, ideal quantizer, quantizing error, replay signal, timebase corrector, different wordlengths
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Audio Engineering Society Convention, New York, Compact Disc, Research Dept Report, Bell System Tech, Program Specific Information, The Huffman
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