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Fundamentals of Audio Production
ISBN-10: 0205462332
ISBN-13: 9780205462339
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2008
Format: Cloth; 320 pp
Published: 07/13/2007
Status: Instock
Fundamentals of Audio Production covers the entire range of audio production fields, giving special attention to digital techniques and to clear explanations of technical subjects.
Fundamentals of Audio Production is a comprehensive text, covering the entire spectrum of audio production activities, with particular attention to digital production techniques, which are a predominant part of this continually expanding and evolving field. Sections of the text are devoted to the recording studio, radio, audio for video, post production, field production, and live sound reinforcement. This is an up-to-date treatment, emphasizing and focusing on the technologies that have revolutionized audio production over the past decade. Detailed, clear explanations of technical topics make them accessible to all students.
A team of three authors brings professional specialization and experience to provide breadth and depth. Generally, no audio production text has solved the problem of providing a complete overview of the field, possibly due to the fact that the field is quite specialized. This team approach enables Fundamentals of Audio Production to encompass all major segments of the field.
- CD with audio examples that correlate the graphs and technical descriptions with the actual resulting sounds.
- Digital workstation sections familiarize students with the latest technology and production techniques.
- In-depth treatment of audio field production covers field audio, music recordings, film sound, remote radio production, and live sound reinforcement.
- Intuitive presentation of material lets students move to a discussion of equipment only after grasping basic principles of the physics of sound and audio.
Preface: Our Philosophy
Change is Constant
Learn to Learn
Listen
What it All Means
Section I Theory of Sound and Its Electronic Representation
Chapter 1: Sound and its Nature
Sound from Molecular Motion
Pitch and Frequency in Sound
Sound Amplitude
Sound Wave Propagation
Sound Timbre
Psycho Acoustics and the Principle of Equal Loudness
Frequency and Temporal Masking
Acoustics
Summary
Chapter 2: Capturing Sound Electronically
Magnetic and Electronic Principles
Dynamic Transducers
Ribbon Transducers
Carbon Particle Transducers
Piezoelectric Transducers
Reversed Transducers
Chapter 3: Digital audio
Digital Coding
Digital Conversion
Data Management
Digital Simulation of Analog Effects
Section II Sound Tools & Applications
Chapter 4: Microphones
Technical Features
Pickup Patterns
Microphone Usage
Specialized Microphones
Microphone Placement
Off-axis Coloration
Proximity Effect
Acoustic Phase Relationships
Distant Miking
Chapter 5: Mixers
Pre-amplification
Peak Indicators
Faders and Potentiometers
Level Indicators
Headroom
Signal Routing
Signal Sends
Split and Inline Mixers
Control Room Monitoring
Mute and Solo
Pan Potentiometers
Channelized Mixers
Mixer Automation
Digital Consoles
Broadcast Consoles
Automatic Consoles
Virtual Mixers
Chapter 6: Recording, Storing, and Playback of Sound
Phonograph Recording
Magnetic Tape Recording
Analog Tape Technology
Digital Recording and Storage
Digital Tape Technology
Solid State Recording and Storage
Chapter 7: Digital Audio Workstations and Computers
Digital Audio Workstations
Workstation Architecture
Data Storage
Interfacing DAWs
DAW Software
Chapter 8: Audio Editors and Editing
Purposes of Editing
Foundations of Editing: Analog Tape
Editing with Digital Audio Workstations
Adjusting Levels
Control Surfaces in Editing
Chapter 9: Audio Processors and Processing
Amplification and Level Control
Dynamic Processors
Frequency Processors
Temporal Processing
Digital Signal Processing
Noise Reduction Processors
Forensic Sound
Chapter 10: Monitors and Loudspeakers
Dynamic Loudspeakers
Loudspeaker Enclosures
Electrostatic Loudspeakers
Planar Magnetic Loudspeakers
Active Loudspeakers
Crossover Networks
Loudspeaker Monitor Placement
Live Sound Speaker Placement
Listener Fatigue
Some Technical Considerations
Section III Production Settings and Techniques
Chapter 11: Transporting Sounds
Copper Wire Technology
Microwave Technology
Satellite Technology
Fiber Optic Technology
Digital Wired Technology
Internet-Based Technology
Podcasting
Broadcast Technology
Chapter 12: Live Sound Reinforcement
Feedback Control
Microphone Usage
Tuning a Sound System
Loudspeakers and Monitors in Live Sound Systems
Pre-performance Setup
Level Management
Live recording procedures
Troubleshooting Ground Loops
Audio Connectors
Load Impedance Matching
A Final Observation
Chapter 13: Radio Station Operations
Radio’s Origins
The On-Air Control Room/Studio
The Radio Console
Microphones in the Radio Studio
Additional Control Room Equipment
Additional In-Studio Information Sources
The Radio Production Studio
Radio News Facilities
Radio Production Techniques
Digital Cart Systems
Chapter 14: Field Recording
Pre-production Preparation
Acoustics in the Field
Recording Music Outside the Studio
Stereo Recording Methods
Mic Techniques for the Field
Location Recording for the Screen
Capturing Sound Effects
Chapter 15: Multi-track Recording
Engineers and Producers in Multi-track Recording
An Historical Perspective
Laying Basic Tracks
Microphone Placement in Multi-track Sessions
Overdub Techniques
Mixdown Sessions
Using Effects
Record-keeping
Chapter 16: Sound for Pictures
Recording Dialogue
Sound Effects
Music for Film and Video
Time Code Synchronization
Digital Systems for the Screen
Specialized Film Audio Systems
Video Game Audio
Chapter 17: Editing, Sweetening, and Post-Production
Mastering Techniques
Equalization in Mastering
Processing in Mastering
Making Copies from Masters
Concluding Thoughts
Postscript: Protect Your Hearing
The New Technology Landscape
Intellectual Property Rights
The State of the Field
Glossary
Index
Fundamentals of Audio Production, 1/e
Drew O. McDaniel, Ohio University
Rick C. Shriver, Ohio University
Kenneth R. Collins, Ohio University
Fundamentals of Audio Production covers the entire range of the audio production field with special attention to digital techniques and clear explanations of technical subjects.
Fundamentals of Audio Production offers an up-to-date treatment of the entire spectrum of audio production activities with an emphasis on current digital production techniques that have revolutionized the field over the last decade. Individual sections of the text provide clear, detailed explanations of the recording studio, radio, audio for video, post production, field production, and live sound reinforcement. The author team brings to the text a diversity of professional specializations to provide a truly comprehensive overview of the audio production field.
Features:
- CD with audio samples that connect graphs and technical descriptions with the actual resulting sounds.
- Digital workstation sections familiarize students with the latest technology and production techniques.
- In-depth treatment of audio field production covers music recordings, film sound, remote radio production, and live sound reinforcement.
- Intuitive presentation of material lets students move to a discussion of equipment only after grasping basic principles of the physics of sound and audio.
Reviewer Quotations:
"The authors do a good job of explaining the purpose of editing before getting into the mechanics of computer-based systems. That's a good approach because students need to have at least a basic understanding of the process before undertaking a project." - C. Collin Pillow, Arkansas State University
"I like the 'not-so in-depth' approach of the authors...all things considered, it's straightforward, to the point, and readable." -- Sam Lovato, Colorado State University
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