Stereophonic Sound Recording - Theory and Practice Book

A work that covers the mechanics of the human ear right through to identifying the optimum position of microphones for recording. The technical part of this book deals, at length, with the propagation of the sound of the main types of instrument, basic formulae including calculation of wavelength, impedance and frequency. Also, there are detailed sections on the design of audio equipment and other types of audio devices. It includes an explanation of the principles and use of stereophonics for the student reader and describes and outlines the operating techniques of state-of-the-art recording equipment and effects generators including Helmholtz Resonators. The book also provides guidelines for recording, mixing and replaying sound at various levels and from different sound sources, with practising audio engineers in mind. Analysis of various types of microphone, together with their uses, the type of work for which they are most suitable and the relative merits of each type, is provided.Read More