Sound and Recording: An Introduction

This best-selling book introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Whilst offering vital reading for audio students and trainee engineers, this guide is ideal for anyone concerned with audio, sound and recording, beginners and professionals alike.

Comprehensive and easy to understand, this fifth edition is bang up to date, with expanded information on digital audio principles, systems and applications, as well as an extensively updated chapter on MIDI and synthetic audio control.

* Provides a thorough introduction to the subject in an easy to read, clearly illustrated form
* 'Fact Files' give succinct information on the areas covered, address key points and aid learning process
* Covers the latest digital audio technology, including MP3, networking and file formats