Sound Check: The Basics of Sound and Sound Systems [Paperback]

Tony Moscal (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1994

Sound Check is a simplified guide to what can be a tricky subject: getting good sound. Starting with an easy-to-understand explanation of the principles and physics of sound, Sound Check goes on to cover amplifiers, speaker hookup, matching speakers with amps, sound reinforcement, mixers, monitor systems, grounding, and more. Includes many diagrams, lots of illustrations, and a glossary of audio terms.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 079353559X
• ISBN-13: 978-0793535590
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Intermediate Level Book., November 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sound Check: The Basics of Sound and Sound Systems (Paperback)

I have run sound part-time for several years. This book is a great next step after learning the basics of running and setting up sound equipment. I found this book excellent for answering introductory & intermediate questions about such topics as impedence matching, selecting speaker enclosures, and how cables affect the system. I recommend reading this book before reading the Sound Reinforcement Handbook (Davis & Jones)--an excellent, comprehensive resource book.

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Over simplified, November 9, 2000

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JT Burke (Marion, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sound Check: The Basics of Sound and Sound Systems (Paperback)

This book should only be read by the most novice of aspiring sound personele, at best. Some areas are terribly missleading and, at times, will leave out profound information that will simply get you in trouble. The saying, "I know just enough to be dangerous" is just the feeling I get from this book. It will leave the reader with a false self confidence of professional audio that, when given the opportunity, may land them in over thier heads or achieving undesirable results. For a quality start, check out Yamaha's Sound Reinforcement book.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for Beginners, November 6, 2001

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happy or not "duanebrummett" (Niceville, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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I really liked Sound Check because it's easy to understand, fun to read, and it answered all my "beginner" questions. I thought that I should start out at a higher level book, like Yamaha Guide to Sound Systems, but I was wrong. I'm an aerospace engineer, lawyer, and I ran an electronics manufacturing company, but Sound Check was the best starting point for me; I wish that I had this book many years ago. It would have saved me a lot of trouble. It is a practical book that I have recommended to all my employees who work with sound systems.