Music, Sound And Technology (Electrical Engineering) [Hardcover]

John Eargle (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0442020341 | ISBN-13: 978-0442020347 | Publication Date: October 31, 1995 | Edition: 2nd

Since its publication in 1990, the first edition of Music, Sound and Technology has enjoyed wide success and has become a popular text in musical acoustical studies at the university level. Recording engineering expert John Eargle examines musical instruments, ensembles, and performance spaces in light of the latest technological developments in acoustics and sound recording. He masterfully delineates subject matter such as sound generation, the interrelation of musical instruments in performance environments, sound recording, psychological acoustics, and the impact of recent technology on music. Eargle's lucid writing and practical approach make the Second Edition a most valuable resource for sound professionals whose success depends on the handling of such everyday, yet crucial, tasks as proper mircophone placement, stage seating, instrumental balance, signal processing, and making adjustments in performance spaces. For recording engineers and other sound professionals, the book is also ideal as a college text in musical or communications studies.

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About the Author

John Eargle has consulted extensively in electroacoustical product development, primarily with JBL Incorporated and other companies in the Harman International group. He also founded his own company, now called JME Consulting Corporation. He has published numerous technical articles, and his books, Handbook of Recording Engineering, The Microphone Handbook, Handbook of Sound System Design, Electroacoustical Reference Data, Music, Sound, and Technology, and The Loudspeaker Handbook, are considered classics in the field. Earlier, Mr. Eargle was awarded the AES Bronze Medal, and in 2001 he received the Grammy Award in the category of Best Classical Engineering for the year 2000. For the year 2001, he received, along with two other engineers, a Scientific and Engineering Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for developments in loudspeakers for motion picture application. Mr. Eargle currently holds the position of Senior Director of Product Development and Application for JBL Professional.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (October 31, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0442020341
• ISBN-13: 978-0442020347
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,675,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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