Focal Press Catalog 2008 Update

Audio Engineering Sound System Engineering, 3e Don Davis Eugene Patronis, Jr . Handbook for Sound Engineers, 4e Edited By Glen Ballou Sep 2006 $87.95 Paperback 978-0-240-80830-7 Oct 2008 $130 Hardback 978-0-240-80969-4 Sound Systems: Design and Optimization Modern Techniques and Tools for Sound System Design and Alignment Bob McCarthy Feb 2007 | $62.95 | Paperback | 978-0-240-52020-9 Illustrated with color diagrams and screenshots throughout, McCarthy’s unique guide reveals the proven techniques to ensure that your sound system design can be optimized for maximum uniformity over the space . The principles and techniques discussed are applicable to the simplest and most complex systems alike, from the single speaker to the multi-element “line array .” Sound System Engineering, 3rd Edition is a complete revision and expansion of the former work . Written by two leading authorities in the field of audio engineering, this highly respected guide covers the fundamentals necessary for the understanding of today’s systems, as well as for those systems yet to come . The book runs the gamut of sound system design, from the simplest all-analog paging system to the largest multipurpose digital systems . In writing this third edition, the authors kept in mind the needs of sound system installers, sound system service technicians and sound system designers . All three groups will find the material to be useful for everyday work, as well as beneficial in the furtherance of their overall audio education . Handbook for Sound Engineers is the most comprehensive reference available for audio engineers . Written by many of the top professionals in the field, including Glen Ballou on interpretation systems, intercoms, assistive listening, and image projection; Ken Pohlmann on compact discs and DVDs; David Miles Huber on MIDI; Dr . Eugene Patronis on amplifier design and outdoor sound systems; Bill Whitlock on audio transformers and preamplifiers; Pat Brown on fundamentals and gain structures; Ray Rayburn on virtual systems and digital interfacing; and Dr . Wolfgang Ahnert on computer-aided sound system design and acoustics for concert halls . • The most complete reference work on sound engineering on the market • Contributors are the leading experts in their fields • Explains MIDI, cinema sound, transformers, consoles and more Pro Audio needs more tools like this, well thought out, well researched and well written, a valuable tool! —Sam Berkow, SIA Acoustics The audio industry has seen many changes since the previous edition, particularly in the digital area, all of which are included in this edition.” —audioXpress 74 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2588 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=3500 http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780240520209 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2588 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=3500 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=3500 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2588 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=3500 http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780240520209 http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780240520209

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Focal Press Catalog 2008 Update Contents Broadcast and Digital Media Film and Postproduction Theatre and Live Performance Audio and Music Technology Game Design and Animation

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