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Handbook for Sound Engineers, Third Edition (Paperback)
by Glen Ballou (Author) "Most people get involved in the audio trade prior to experiencing technical training..." (more)
Key Phrases: multicast bundles, unicast bundles, automatic microphone mixers, New York, Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, United States (more...)
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"The audio industry has seen many changes since the previous edition, particularly in the digital area, all of which are included in this edition." - audioXpress

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"The audio industry has seen many changes since the previous edition, particularly in the digital area, all of which are included in this edition." - audioXpress

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The most complete audio information available! Ideal for all audio professionals. "Includes the latest technological advancements. Explains MIDI, cinema sound, transformers, and compact discs. Condenses years of information and technology to one source. Details sound system design and proper installation techniques for many applicati". --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. (this review taken off of Amazon)

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Comprehensive desk reference on all aspects of sound recording. Covers fundamentals of sound and acoustics, electronic components, electroacoustic devices, electronic audio circuits and equipment, recording and playback, design applications, and measurements. Incorporates technical innovations such as digital circuitry, integrated circuits, and computer technology, and discusses specific concerns such as voice coloration, sound room design and construction, and audio broadcasting. Book News (taken off Amazon)

"There's a book out there called Handbook for Sound Engineers, Third Edition, and it pretty much explains everything...It's like the Bible. I keep it right under my bed."
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Product Details
  • Paperback: 1584 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition (April 12, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240807588
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240807584
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 2.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars 7 customer reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,670 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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First Sentence:
Most people get involved in the audio trade prior to experiencing technical training. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
multicast bundles, unicast bundles, automatic microphone mixers, personal monitor system, potential acoustic gain, equivalent sound absorption area, feedback stability margin, woofer arrays, gap length loss, message repeaters, bit audio words, capstan surface, controlled analog devices, fire protective cable, impedance watching, lateral sound reflections, sound energy component, stereo pickup pattern, unrelated crosstalk, audio practitioners, head degausser, incoming digital audio, loudspeaker data, system headroom, thermal idiots
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, United States, Dolby Digital, Status Data Page, Courtesy Sennheiser Electronic Corporation, Journal of the Acoustical Society, Courtesy Telex, Altec Lansing, John Wiley, Glen Ballou, Video Contractor,