Audio Systems Design and Installation (Paperback)

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"Another fine book is Phil Giddings' Audio System Design and Installaion. This book includes 574 pages of practical, hands-on information and has become a standard reference in the industry." - Sound & Video Contractor, April 2000 -- Review

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"Another fine book is Phil Giddings' Audio System Design and Installaion. This book includes 574 pages of practical, hands-on information and has become a standard reference in the industry." - Sound & Video Contractor, April 2000

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Product Details

• Paperback: 574 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press (June 26, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240802861
• ISBN-13: 978-0240802862
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,328,159 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Misleading title, Electrical Reference Handbook for Audio, June 19, 2001

By	Webmaster,DoctorProAudio.com (mexico DF, mexico) - See all my reviews

What's interesting about this book is that it covers aspects related to audio installations that is not normally covered in audio related books.

It deals practical installation issues such as AC power (e.g. regulation), grounding, earthing, interconnection, connectors, cable, wire termination and racking.

It is really a reference book for installers, not a book that you would read from start to finish.

The information is a bit obscure so the book is not all that useful for those without a strong engineering background.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ONLY reference for audio interfacing, July 7, 2009

By	Michael W. Hulbert (Anaheim, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is still the only place I have found guidelines for interfacing every conceivable combination of audio gear. Also, its information on patchbays is a comprehensive guide on setting them up. If you are designing a studio, sound system, or other multimedia equipment, you need to read most of this book before you pickup your soldering iron.
Now we just need them to reprint it, I would buy 2 right now at the original price.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best!, June 8, 2004

By	Francis P. Biancamano III (New York City, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the bible of audio interfacing. I truly could not get along without this book. It is written in a clear and concise manner and is well indexed. It truly covers just about every scenario. The only source that is required beyond this book for information on the studio interconnect jungle is a copy of the local Electrical Code. This due to the reality that what is best for the interconnecting and powering of an audio production facility is sometimes frowned upon by local codes. If you check most other reference materials on this subject this text will be in the bibliography. It is somewhat technical in nature so it is not for the laymen. Though don't let that put you off it will make you stronger for the effort. It is truly in my estimation the best source for the right way if you will.