Audio Technology, Music, and Media - From Sound Wave to Reproduction (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)

This book provides a true A to Z of recorded sound, from its inception to the present day, outlining how technologies, techniques, and social attitudes have changed things, noting what is good and what is less good. The author starts by discussing the physics of sound generation and propagation. He then moves on to outline the history of recorded sound and early techniques and technologies, such as the rise of multi-channel tape recorders and their impact on recorded sound. He goes on to debate live sound versus recorded sound and why there is a difference, particularly with classical music. Other topics covered are the sound of real instruments and how that sound is produced and how to record it; microphone techniques and true stereo sound; digital workstations, sampling, and digital media; and music reproduction in the home and how it has changed. The author wraps up the book by discussing where we should be headed for both popular and classical music recording and reproduction, the role of the Audio Engineer in the 21st century, and a brief look at technology today and where it is headed. This book is ideal for anyone interested in recorded sound. "[Julian Ashbourn] strives for perfection and reaches it through his recordings... His deep knowledge of both technology and music is extensive and it is with great pleasure that I see he is passing this on for the benefit of others. I have no doubt that this book will be highly valued by many in the music industry, as it will be by me." -- Claudio Di Meo, Composer, Pianist and Principal Conductor of The Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra, The Hemel Symphony Orchestra and The Lumina Choir

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Julian Ashbourn
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	142
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-062428-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > General Books > Professional & Technical > Other technologies > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > General Books > Professional & Technical > Electronics & communications engineering > Electronics engineering > Applied optics > General Books > Music > General Promotions
LSN:	3-03-062428-5
Barcode:	9783030624286

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