Sound and Recording, Fourth Edition: An Introduction (Music Technology) [Paperback]

Francis Rumsey (Author), TIM MCCORMICK (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2, 2002 | ISBN-10: 024051680X | ISBN-13: 978-0240516806 | Edition: 4

This popular and best-selling text introduces the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. It offers vital reading for trainee engineers entering music recording, broadcasting and associated industries.

The fourth edition is packed with new material, including:

· a new chapter on surround sound
· greater detail on spatial perception
· new sections on DVD-A and SACD
· information about Direct Stream Digital (DSD), the MiniDisc, computer-based editing systems and their operation
· an expanded chapter on loudspeakers, now covering distributed-mode loudspeakers (DML) and a section on directivity and its control
· a closer look at assignable digital mixing consoles
· a glossary of terms

Technical information is presented in approachable language and is supplemented by regular 'Fact Files' illustrating key principles. As well as being an ideal teaching text, professionals already established in audio engineering will find this a useful 'back-to-basics' reference.

* A thorough introduction to the subject in an easily digestible form

* 'Fact Files' address key points and aid learning process

* Covers the latest digital recording technology, including surround sound, DVD, SACD, MP3 and MiniDisc

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Sound and Recording is an excellent introduction to audio technology for beginners...Well worth a read." - Lighting and Sound International


Reviews of previous editions:

'I rate the book very highly and use it regularly when teaching. It excels in explaining the technical side of sound recording and is a must-read for beginners and professionals alike.'
Ian Hu, Principal, School of Sound Recording, Manchester (UK)

'Not one day has passed when I haven't turned to this book. It should be renamed "Sound Recording Bible".'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk

'As a self-taught sound engineer and technician, I found the book extremely well written, easy to understand, and not biased towards a single application (such as PA or music). It has certainly helped to fill some gaps in my knowledge, particularly of why things are done in a certain way, rather than just how to do them.'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk

'Definitely the best book on recording matters I have ever read... Something more than simply an introduction, it may be of great interest to everyone concerned with audio, sound and recording.'
A reader, Amazon.co.uk

'A comprehensive and contemporary work that is eminently readable but never lightweight.'
Pro Sound News

'I can recommend that students should stay up past bedtime reading it.'
Ken Pohlmann, AES Journal

From the Publisher

Other subjects covered include basic acoustics, auditory perception, mixing console layout and functions, analogue and digital recording, noise reduction, MIDI, timecode, synchronization, microphone principles and loudspeaker systems. Technical information is presented in straightforward language and is supplemented by ‘Fact File’ sections to illustrate key principles. As well as being an ideal teaching text, professionals already established will find this a useful 'back-to-basics' reference.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 481 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 4 edition (July 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 024051680X
• ISBN-13: 978-0240516806
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,601,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Francis Rumsey was Professor at the Institute of Sound Recording, University of Surrey (UniS) until July 2009 and was a Visiting Professor at the School of Music in Piteå, Sweden from 1998-2004. He was appointed as a research advisor in psychoacoustics to NHK Science and Technical Research Laboratories, Tokyo, in 2006. Professor Rumsey was the winner of the 1985 BKSTS Dennis Wratten Journal Award, the 1986 Royal Television Society Lecture Award, and the 1993 University Teaching and Learning Prize. He is the author of over 100 books, book chapters, papers and articles on audio, and in 1995 he was made a Fellow of the AES for his significant contributions to audio education.

Francis is actively involved with the Audio Engineering Society, as chair of the Regions and Sections Committee, and as Staff Technical Writer for the AES Journal. He is also an organist, accompanist and choral singer in the Surrey area.