The Video Studio (Media Manuals)

The recent demise of the independent television companies and the expansion of satellite and cable networks has led to an explosion in small, independent production facilities. In parallel with this development has been a steady increase in media training and a major expansion in corporate video facilities. The Video Studio is written for everyone contemplating setting-up a professional installation, whether studio or location based. The Video Studio shows how to estimate the scale of investment required and, depending on the nature and frequency of use of the facility, the layout of technical areas and the function of the main items of equipment is described in easy to understand language. In short this is a nuts and bolts approach to planning and operating a studio of 150 square metres or less. Completely updated to take account of all the recent technological advances which have taken place, the book now covers: DAT, timecode, digital compression, non-linear editing and all current digital video formats. Keep up to date with information on new technologies including, Time Code, Digital Compression, All current digital video formatsLearn all you need to know to set up your own video studio

Humor & Entertainment

Talbot-Smith, Michael

Bermingham, Alan

Boyce, Ed

Angold-Stephens, Ken

Movies

Routledge

The Sound Engineer's pocket Book is a collection of important facts and information that cannot easily be carried in the heads of those needing to remember it. if you are a professional audio engineer, responsible for broadcast or studio recording or astudent on a music technology or sound recording course you will find this an essential part of your work kit.  This is a handy, compact source of essential data that every sound technician should have. It covers the very latest technology connected with sound: *noise measurement * acoustics * microphones * loudspeakers * mixing equipment * CDs, DAT, MIDI *telephony * ISDN * digital ineterfcaing * ultrasonics The author, Michael Talbot -Smith, has adapted and supplemented some of the most useful material from the comprehensive volume The Audio Engineer's Reference Book to fit into this more handy pocket book. He is now freelance audio consultant and technical writer, having for many years trained audio enginerrs at the BBC's training center near Evesham. handy pocket sized referencesimple easy explanations

SOUND ENGINEERS POCKET BOOK

Arts & Photography

Music

Focal Press

The aim of this book is to provide an understanding of modern audio technology, covering studio acoustics, microphones, loudspeakers, mixing consoles, recording and replay (analogue and digital) and the principles of stereo.

Broadcast Sound Technology

Radio

Focal Pr

Sound Assistance offers a highly readable and easy-to-understand account of sound operations in radio and television studios. By knowing the characteristics of the equipment, such as threshold and compression ratios, it is much easier to achieve professional effects quickly, saving hours of trial and error. The book will suit anyone wishing to work as a sound assistant but who does not have a thorough grounding in the maths and physics. Written in an informal style with practical 'do's and don'ts', the fundamental principles are explained. Where knowledge of a higher level maths is helpful, this information is given in handy 'fact files' seperate to the main text. Particularly appropriate for anyone considering registering for NVQ Sound Assistance Level 2, and Sound Operation Level 3 candidates who need to revise principles, this book is equally helpful for training officers and supervisors who have the task of passing on this information in a simple, easy-to-digest format.The author Michael Talbot-Smith is a freelance audio consultant and author of 'Broadcast Sound Technology' and 'Audio Recording and Reproduction'. He is also the editor of `The Audio Engineer's Reference Book' and 'The Sound Engineer's Pocket Book'. He is a former trainer of audio engineers at BBC Wood Norton. a basic primer written in easy-to-read language with minimum of maths particularly relevant ot NVQs

Sound Assistance

Audio Explained is a simple and straightforward introduction to audio techniques. Starting at the very beginning, it takes the reader through the principles of sound waves and basic acoustics, and on to practical advice for using recording and reproduction equipment - including the very latest digital technology. Written in an easy to understand matter and assuming no previous knowledge, this is a practical handbook for the complete beginner. If you want to make the most of equipment in your home or college, or would like to capture and recreate a particular event, this is the book for you. Audio Explained is a completely updated edition of Audio Recording and Reproduction. The sections on the latest technologies have been revised and the layout improved to allow even quicker and easier access to practical techniques. Michael Talbot-Smith is a freelance audio consultant and technical writer. He trained audio engineers at BBC Word Norton for many years, giving him much experience of explaining complex principles to non-technical people. His other books for Focal Press include: Broadcast Sound Technology, Sound Assistance and The Sound Engineer's Pocket Book. He also edited The Audio Engineer's Reference Book. · is for the complete beginner · assumes no prior knowledge of audio · will help you achieve more professional results

Audio Explained

Sound Assistance offers a highly readable and easy-to-understand account of sound operations in radio and television studios. By knowing the characteristics of the equipment, such as threshold and compression ratios, it is much easier to achieve professional effects quickly, saving hours of trial and error. The book will suit anyone wishing to work as a sound assistant but who does not have a thorough grounding in the maths and physics. Written in an informal style with practical 'do's' and 'don'ts', the fundamental principles are explained. Where knowledge of a higher level of maths is helpful, this information is given in handy 'fact files'.Particularly appropriate for students, training officers and supervisors who have the task of passing on this information in a simple, easy-to-digest format, Sound Assistance is written in easy-to read language with a minimum of maths.This second edition now has more on:* Microphone sensitivities* Loudspeaker listening tests* Domestic colour code for stereo* Stereo transmission in radio* Stereo PPM interpretations* MiniDisk* Digital radio* Recordable CDs.Michael Talbot-Smith is a freelance audio consultant and author of Audio Explained, and coauthor of The Video Studio. He is editor of The Audio Engineer's Reference Book (now in its second edition) and The Sound Engineer's Pocketbook. He is a former trainer of audio engineers at BBC Wood Norton. Explains the fundamental principles of sound operations.Written in easy-to-read language with a minimum of maths Updated to include the latest technology

Sound Engineering Explained

This straightforward introduction to audio techniques guides the beginner through principles such as sound waves and basic acoustics and offers practical advice for using recording and reproduction equipment. Previously known as Audio Explained, this latest edition includes new material on: reverberation and its use in recording; principles of digital mixing; digital recording; including MiniDisc and MP3; digital artificial reverberation. Designed with the student in mind, information is organised according to level of difficulty. An understanding of the basic principles is essential to anyone wishing to make successful recordings and so chapters are split into two parts: the first introducing the basic theories in a non-technical way; the second dealing with the subject in more depth. Key facts are clearly identified in separate boxes and further information for the more advanced reader is indicated in shaded boxes. In addition, questions are provided (with answers supplied at the end of the book) as a teaching and learning aid. Sound Engineering Explained is ideal for both serious audio amateurs any student studying audio for the first time, in particular those preparing for Part One exams of the City &amp; Guilds Sound Engineering (1820) course. Learn from the beginning about audio techniquesClearly written for ease of understandingCovers the latest advances in technology to keep you completely informed

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

The intention of this book is to give a clear and reasonably easy-to-read explanation of the underlying principles of modern audio technology. The aim of the book is to ensure that after reading it a person could be taken into a radio or television studio for the first time and after looking round and studying the labels on the equipment, would begin to have a fair grasp of what was there, why it was there and how it functioned.

Broadcast sound technology

Butterworths

Audio Engineer's Reference Book

This text covers a wide range of audio topics at a level equivalent to first year degree standard in electronic engineering/physics, but at the same time capable of being understood by readers of slightly lower academic attainment. The aim of this comprehensive book is to give authoritative accounts and explanations of most aspects of audio engineering and technology. It is assumed that the reader has some knowledge of audio matters but this may not be at a very high level. The chapters can be understood in their own right without reading the whole text. They are fully illustrated and contain ample references. This book is suitable for practising engineers in the broadcasting and recording fields, service engineers and audio/visual staff in universities, colleges and hospitals.

Broadcast Sound Technology (Routledge Library Editions: Broadcasting)

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The Video Studio (Media Manuals)

SOUND ENGINEERS POCKET BOOK

Broadcast Sound Technology

Sound Assistance

Audio Explained

Sound Assistance

Sound Engineering Explained

Broadcast sound technology

Audio Engineer's Reference Book

Broadcast Sound Technology (Routledge Library Editions: Broadcasting)