Handbook of Recording Engineering (Hardcover, 4)

Section 1: Foundations in Acoustics. -Acoustics in the Modern Studio. -Psychoacoustics: How We Hear. -Section 2: Microphones. -Microphones: Basic Principles. -Microphones: The Basic Pickup Patterns. -Environmental Effects & Departures from Ideal Performance. -Microphones: Electronic Performance & the Electrical Interface. -Microphone Accessories. -Section 3: Recording Systems: Analysis, Architecture, and Monitoring. -Basic Audio Signal Analysis. -Recording Consoles, Metering, & Audio Transmission Systems. -Monitor Loudspeakers. -Section 4: Recording Technology. -Analog Magnetic Recording & Time Code. -Digital Recording. -The Digital Postproduction Environment. -Section 5: Signal Processing. -Equalizers & Equalization. -Dynamics Control. -Reverberation & Signal Delay. -Special Techniques in Signal Processing. -Section 6: Recording Operations. -Fundamentals of Stereo Recording. -Studio Recording & Production Techniques. -Classical Recording & Production Techniques. -Surround Sound Recording Techniques. -Section 7: Production Support Functions. -Mixing & Mastering Principles. -Music Editing & Assembly. -Section 8: Consumer Media. -Recorded Tape Products for the Consumer. -Optical Media for the Consumer. -The Stereo Long-Playing (LP) Record. -Section 9: Studio Design Fundamentals. -Recording Studio Design Fundamentals.