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Network Technology for Digital Audio (Music Technology) [Paperback]

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0240515889 978-0240515885 January 31, 2001 1
Network Technology for Digital Audio examines the transfer of audio and other related data over digital communication networks. Encompassing both the data communication and audio industries,
it unravels the intricacies of computer networking technique and theory, viewed from an audio perspective.


Looking at commercial and ratified standards both current and developing, this book covers digital architectural solutions such as IEEE 1394 (Firewire), USB, Fibre Channel and ATM alongside their counterparts within the audio industry:
*S/P DIF, ADAT, AES/EBU and MADI are discussed from the audio industry standpoint and solutions contrasted
*Explanations of packet switching and internetworking are also included.

Studying new developments and trends, it covers the pros and cons and looks at the work being done to deliver the requirements of the digital audio environment. Proprietary and open systems developed within the audio industry are examined, with each case being supported with appropriate history and clear technical explanation.

The book helps readers build a better understanding of the issues surrounding the transfer of real-time audio digital data. Touching on the history of the Internet, and the technologies it spawned, it explains the theory and possibilities for the same technologies to support inter-device communications within a studio environment.

Network Technology For Digital Audio will provide on tap knowledge for students and lecturers on audio-related and music technology courses and will prepare the working professionals within the industry for progress and changes to come.

Network Technology for Digital Audio is part of the Focal Press Music Technology Series.



Understand the transfer of real-time audio digital data
Covers the latest specifications and standard agreements aimed at audio applications
Written by an experienced practising audio engineer and IT expert

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"will provide on-tap knowledge for students and lecturers on audio-related and music technology courses, as well as guiding practising audio engineers within the industry on the progress and changes to come."
Lighting & Sound magazine, July 2003

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Looking at new developments and trends, it explains the shortcomings and strong points and looks at the work being done to deliver the requirements of the digital audio environment. Proprietary and open systems developed within the audio industry are examined, with each case being supported with appropriate history and clear technical explanation.

The book helps readers build a better understanding of the issues surrounding the transfer of real-time audio digital data. Touching on the history of the Internet, and the technologies it spawned, it explains the theory and possibilities for the same technologies to support inter-device communications within a studio environment. Looking at commercial and ratified standards both current and developing, this book also looks at digital architectural solutions such as IEEE 1394 (Firewire), USB, SCSI and Fibre Channel alongside their counterparts within the audio industry.

The lower level mechanisms of time-code and audio communication and synchronization are often overlooked within the professional A/V studio, and so, proprietary and open systems, such as S/PDIF, TDIF and ADAT from the audio industry are explained and solutions are contrasted.

Includes:* Token Ring, Ethernet, FDDI* Firewire (IEEE 1394), USB, SCSI and Fibre Channel* S/P DIF and ADAT also discussed from the audio industry standpoint* Quotes from Vint Cerf and Donald Davies - inventors of packet switching


Product Details

  • Paperback: 275 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (January 31, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240515889
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240515885
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, May 5, 2005
This review is from: Network Technology for Digital Audio (Music Technology) (Paperback)
The author has enough knowledge to describe all concepts, from the basics to the more recent technologies available and in development. The text is very well written and easy to understand.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The only book in its category, December 14, 2006
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Cleber Caldas (São Paulo, SP Brazil) - See all my reviews
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If you look for something that converges network technology and digital audio generically, that's the only book that I know of that covers both subjects. Though it has some typos and errors, like a figure that's not shown totally, its content is still excellent! If you are an audio guy trying to understand networks basics, that's for you.

It's networks oriented, more than digital audio. It discusses how to implement a network to transmit digital audio over it.

If you are a newbie to networks, you can begin to understand how they work. I think you do not need a previous knowledge in networks to understand the book, though it could help. If you are a newbie to digital audio though, it doesn't cover the basics of it that deeply. Refer to some other book like "The Art of Digital Audio" by John Watkinson.

It still covers some standards like CobraNet, Soundweb, but be aware that there are others standards around not covered in this book.

If you want to get deeper into CobraNet protocol, look for Ballou's "Handbook for Sound Engineers", in Ch 39, by Ray Rayburn.
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The subject of digital audio transfer, by necessity, draws heavily from two technological industries. Read the first page
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bend rating, device class definition, beat packet, asynchronous portion, digital audio data, sound system control, audio industry, isochronous transfers, audio transfer, consumer broadcast, fibre channel, acknowledgement packet, subnet number, transaction layer, analogue information, sync word, receiving device, upper layer protocols
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Universal Serial Bus, Audio Engineering Society, Focal Press, United States, Anchorage Accord, Second Edition, New York, North American, Users Guide, Department of Defense, International Telecommunications Union, Telecoms Corner, The Digital Interface Handbook
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