Written by a team of experts, the Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook provides a detailed technical reference of all aspects of loudspeakers and headphones: from theory and construction of transducer drive units and enclosures, to such practical matters as construction, applications in rooms, public address, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and musical instruments. Loudspeaker measurements and subjective evaluation are treated in equal detail and headphones are discussed comprehensively.
This third edition takes account of recent significant advances in technology, including:
. the latest computer-aided design systems
. digital audio processing
. new research procedures
. the full range of loudspeakers
. new user applications.

An essential reference source for anyone involved in the audio industry
Contains information not easily available from any other source
Covers all aspects of digital signal processing

Written by a team of experts, the Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook provides a detailed technical reference of all aspects of loudspeakers and headphones: from theory and construction of transducer drive units and enclosures, to such practical matters as construction, applications in rooms, public address, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and musical instruments. Loudspeaker measurements and subjective evaluation are treated in equal detail and headphones are discussed comprehensively. This third edition takes account of recent significant advances in technology, including: * the latest computer-aided design systems * digital audio processing * new research procedures * the full range of loudspeakers * new user applications.

Published for the Association of Professional Recording Services. and fully revised and updated for this edition, this book explains every link in the chain of professional sound recording. As well as the technical equipment, from microphones and mixers through to recording gear and manufacturing of CDs and cassettes, the techniques used in studios for recording speech and music of all kinds are described in detail.