Focal Press Catalog 2008 Update

Audio Engineering Loudspeakers For Music Recording and Reproduction Philip Newell Keith Holland Recording Studio Design, 2e Philip Newell Audio Wiring Guide How To Wire The Most Popular Audio and Video Connectors John Hechtman Ken Benshish Dec 2006 $65.95 Paperback 978-0-240-52014-8 Dec 2007 $84.95 Hardback 978-0-240-52086-5 Sep 2008 $39.95 Paperback 978-0-240-52006-3 Need advice on which type of speaker to use and where? Very often, the choice and positioning of loudspeakers is down to intuition, hearsay and chance . This practical guide explores the link between experience and the technology, giving you a better understanding of the tools you are using and why, leading to greatly improved results . If you are using loudspeakers in a recording studio, mastering facility, broadcasting studio, film post production facility, home or musician’s studio, or you aspire to improve your music reproduction system, this book will help you make the right decisions . • A key resource for anyone installing or upgrading their audio system • Learn how to choose the right speakers and how to evaluate their performance • Invaluable information on setting up a surround sound system Recording Studio Design is essential reading for anyone involved in building, renovating and maintaining recording studios . Good acoustics in a recording studio are crucial to the success of a project, and the financial implications of failure mean getting things right the first time is essential . In straightforward language, Newell covers the key basic principles of acoustics, electro-acoustics and psychoacoustics and their application to studio design . Fully updated to reflect current technology and practice, additional sections include digital signal processing, design for soundtrack mixing and foley rooms, providing a complete reference offering real solutions to help improve the success rate of any studio . • Provides great detail on the practical recording application in various acoustic environments • Complex issues are explained and real solutions provided • Benefit from Newell’s years of experience, designing over 200 studios, including Manor and Town House Studios Whether you’re a pro or an amateur, a musician or into multimedia, you can’t afford to guess about audio wiring . The Audio Wiring Guide is a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide that explains exactly what you need to know . No matter the size of your wiring project or installation, this handy tool provides you with the essential information you need and the techniques to use it . By following the clear, step-by-step directions, you can do professional-level work at a fraction of the cost . Every step is clearly explained and photo-illustrated . All the common audio connectors are covered, as well as most special-use multimedia connectors . • Covers all the main techniques, allowing you to repair a guitar plug or wire an entire recording studio • Includes essential information on how to organize and lay out the job sequence, and how to choose and buy tools, plus tips to avoid common novice errors • Reduces hazards, errors, do-overs and wasted time and money 75 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=3500 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2586 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2334 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=3496 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2586 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2334 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=3496 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=3500 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2334 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=3496 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=3500

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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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