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Sound reinforcement is the use of audio amplification systems. This book is the first and only book of its kind to cover all aspects of designing and using such systems for public address and musical performance. The book features information on both the audio theory involved and the practical applications of that theory, explaining everything from microphones to loudspeakers. This revised edition features almost 40 new pages and is even easier to follow with the addition of an index and a simplified page and chapter numbering system. New topics covered include: MIDI, Synchronization, and an Appendix on Logarithms. 416 Pages.

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone interested in audio engineering, July 18, 1998
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This book is like my second Bible. I am a studio engineer and a sound reinforcement technician. I have read it from cover to cover several times and would instantly recommend this book to anyone who works in the industry or is interested in learning about pro audio.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sound Engineering 101 in one book, April 24, 1999
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If you are going to regularly use Sound Equipment, you want this book.

Reading this book will enable you to learn 3 things:

1) How sound equipment works

2) How to set up and operate it

3) The basics of electricity and sound physics.

If you master the information contained in this book you will be a very effective engineer.

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38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Live Sound and Recording Bible, December 21, 2001
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There aren't many things that recording engineers agree on. Sure we all like Neumann microphones, Neve Mic Pre's, and Studer 2 inch machines, but when it comes to things that the average studio can afford, there is much dissention.

That is not the case with this book. Without fail, every single audio engineer I've met learned SOMETHING from reading the Sound Reinforcement handbook. Collected in these pages is the wisdom of a generation of Audio Engineers, and given that our field is one that is so much based on oral tradition, a book like this is invaluable for someone who doesn't have the time or inclination to learn things in the traditional way by hanging around in recording studios working for free.

If you want to do anything in audio technology it would behoove you to learn this book backwards and forwards, because it contains between it's covers one of the most thorough and balanced presentations ever written on the topic. A great book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing must have reference book
This one is good for the studio peeps tooMusic Producers and Engineers Bible (1)
Published 1 day ago by John D. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best resource you can have
I've read this book so many times that the binding has almost fallen apart. It is the best resource you can have for overall sound knowledge. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars If your studing for an exam(VDV), this is another good book.
Once again, if your studing for the CA state VDV evam, this is another goob book to read . It handles all your sound reinforcement studies and questions... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stephen J. Huerta

3.0 out of 5 stars Sound Reinforcement
Good general text. Did not cover enough aspects of live performance and sound shaping and enhancement for my needs. A little dated.
Published 5 months ago by W. S. Mohn

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid foundation for live sound and applies to studio engineer / general musician use too
I've met quite a few Live sound techs that could have benefitted a great deal from this book, rather than having to piece all of this info together from other sources as I have... Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Broadstreet

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Useful
This is a great book. While it could use revision in light of the amazing technological advances, nearly all the information is still accurate. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sound Reinforcement Handbook
This handbook is a must-have for any live sound reinforcement engineer or anyone interested in sound in general! Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Walker

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference manual
This manual is a wonderful reference. it contains all of the important aspects of sound engineering. The math and implementaiton guidelines are "spot on".
Published 12 months ago by Richard S. Burris

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mix of Theory & Practical Advice
Despite its vintage, this book remains an excellent introduction to sound reinforcement, with a great mix of theory and practical advice. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Robert Szarka

5.0 out of 5 stars The Industry Standard (Our not so little Black Book)
The Good - This book is one of the industry standards for sound reinforcement and Loudspeakers. It is very complete and covers everything from the fundamentals to advanced topics... Read more
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