Acoustics And Audio Technology

Author : Mendel Kleiner
Publisher : J. Ross Publishing
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781604270525

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Acoustics and Audio Technology by Mendel Kleiner Pdf

Acoustics and Audio Technology, Third Edition, is an introductory text for students of sound and vibration as well as electrical and electronic engineering, civil and mechanical engineering, computer science, signals and systems, and engineering physics. A basic knowledge of basic engineering mathematics and physics is assumed. Problems are included at the end of the chapters and a solutions manual is available to instructors. This classroom-tested book covers the physical background to and mathematical treatment of sound propagation, the properties of human hearing, the generation and radiation of sound as well as noise control, and the technologies used for pickup, recording, and reproduction of sound in various environments, and much more. Key Features: --Presents a basic short course on acoustics, fundamental equations, and sound propagation --Discusses the principles of architectural acoustics, techniques for adjusting room acoustics, and various types of sound absorbers --Offers an overview of the acoustical, mechanical, and electrical properties of loudspeakers and microphones, which are important transducers --Provides an overview of the properties of hearing and voice --Includes end-of-chapter problems and solutions available to instructors as WAV material

Author : Julian Ashbourn
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030624293

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Audio Technology, Music, and Media by Julian Ashbourn Pdf

This book provides a true A to Z of recorded sound, from its inception to the present day, outlining how technologies, techniques, and social attitudes have changed things, noting what is good and what is less good. The author starts by discussing the physics of sound generation and propagation. He then moves on to outline the history of recorded sound and early techniques and technologies, such as the rise of multi-channel tape recorders and their impact on recorded sound. He goes on to debate live sound versus recorded sound and why there is a difference, particularly with classical music. Other topics covered are the sound of real instruments and how that sound is produced and how to record it; microphone techniques and true stereo sound; digital workstations, sampling, and digital media; and music reproduction in the home and how it has changed. The author wraps up the book by discussing where we should be headed for both popular and classical music recording and reproduction, the role of the Audio Engineer in the 21st century, and a brief look at technology today and where it is headed. This book is ideal for anyone interested in recorded sound. “[Julian Ashbourn] strives for perfection and reaches it through his recordings... His deep knowledge of both technology and music is extensive and it is with great pleasure that I see he is passing this on for the benefit of others. I have no doubt that this book will be highly valued by many in the music industry, as it will be by me.” -- Claudio Di Meo, Composer, Pianist and Principal Conductor of The Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra, The Hemel Symphony Orchestra and The Lumina Choir

Author : Alan A. Cohen
Publisher : Sams Technical Publishing
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Music
ISBN : STANFORD:36105000447255

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Audio Technology Fundamentals by Alan A. Cohen Pdf

Author : Michael Talbot-Smith
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483161518

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Broadcast Sound Technology by Michael Talbot-Smith Pdf

Broadcast Sound Technology provides an explanation of the underlying principles of modern audio technology. Organized into 21 chapters, the book first describes the basic sound; behavior of sound waves; aspects of hearing, harming, and charming the ear; room acoustics; reverberation; microphones; phantom power; loudspeakers; basic stereo; and monitoring of audio signal. Subsequent chapters explore the processing of audio signal, sockets, sound desks, and digital audio. Analogue and digital tape recording and reproduction, as well as noise reduction, are also explained.

Author : Frank J. Fahy
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000-09-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080506838

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Foundations of Engineering Acoustics by Frank J. Fahy Pdf

Foundations of Engineering Acoustics takes the reader on a journey from a qualitative introduction to the physical nature of sound, explained in terms of common experience, to mathematical models and analytical results which underlie the techniques applied by the engineering industry to improve the acoustic performance of their products. The book is distinguished by extensive descriptions and explanations of audio-frequency acoustic phenomena and their relevance to engineering, supported by a wealth of diagrams, and by a guide for teachers of tried and tested class demonstrations and laboratory-based experiments. Foundations of Engineering Acoustics is a textbook suitable for both senior undergraduate and postgraduate courses in mechanical, aerospace, marine, and possibly electrical and civil engineering schools at universities. It will be a valuable reference for academic teachers and researchers and will also assist Industrial Acoustic Group staff and Consultants. Comprehensive and up-to-date: broad coverage, many illustrations, questions, elaborated answers, references and a bibliography Introductory chapter on the importance of sound in technology and the role of the engineering acoustician Deals with the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and forms of mathematical representation, rather than methodology Frequent reference to practical applications and contemporary technology Emphasizes qualitative, physical introductions to each principal as an entrée to mathematical analysis for the less theoretically oriented readers and courses Provides a 'cook book' of demonstrations and laboratory-based experiments for teachers Useful for discussing acoustical problems with non-expert clients/managers because the descriptive sections are couched in largely non-technical language and any jargon is explained Draws on the vast pedagogic experience of the writer

Author : Francis F. Li,Trevor J. Cox
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466593893

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Digital Signal Processing in Audio and Acoustical Engineering by Francis F. Li,Trevor J. Cox Pdf

Starting with essential maths, fundamentals of signals and systems, and classical concepts of DSP, this book presents, from an application-oriented perspective, modern concepts and methods of DSP including machine learning for audio acoustics and engineering. Content highlights include but are not limited to room acoustic parameter measurements, filter design, codecs, machine learning for audio pattern recognition and machine audition, spatial audio, array technologies and hearing aids. Some research outcomes are fed into book as worked examples. As a research informed text, the book attempts to present DSP and machine learning from a new and more relevant angle to acousticians and audio engineers. Some MATLAB® codes or frameworks of algorithms are given as downloads available on the CRC Press website. Suggested exploration and mini project ideas are given for "proof of concept" type of exercises and directions for further study and investigation. The book is intended for researchers, professionals, and senior year students in the field of audio acoustics.

Author : Floyd E. Toole
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 956 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317415091

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Sound Reproduction by Floyd E. Toole Pdf

Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms, Third Edition explains the physical and perceptual processes that are involved in sound reproduction and demonstrates how to use the processes to create high-quality listening experiences in stereo and multichannel formats. Understanding the principles of sound production is necessary to achieve the goals of sound reproduction in spaces ranging from recording control rooms and home listening rooms to large cinemas. This revision brings new science-based perspectives on the performance of loudspeakers, room acoustics, measurements and equalization, all of which need to be appropriately used to ensure the accurate delivery of music and movie sound tracks from creators to listeners. The robust website (www.routledge.com/cw/toole) is the perfect companion to this necessary resource.

Author : David M. Howard,Jamie Angus
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317508304

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Acoustics and Psychoacoustics by David M. Howard,Jamie Angus Pdf

The acoustics of a space can have a real impact on the sounds you create and capture. Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, Fifth Edition provides supportive tools and exercises to help you understand how music sounds and behaves in different spaces, whether during a performance or a recording, when planning a control room or listening space, and how it is perceived by performers, listeners, and recording engineers. With their clear and simple style, Howard and Angus cover both theory and practice by addressing the science of sound engineering and music production, the acoustics of musical instruments, the ways in which we hear musical sounds, the underlying principles of sound processing, and the application of these concepts to music spaces to create professional sound. This new edition is fully revised to reflect new psychoacoustic information related to timbre and temporal perception, including an updated discussion of vocal fold vibration principles, samples of recent acoustic treatments, and a description of variable acoustics in spaces, as well as coverage of the environment’s effect on production listening, sonification, and other topics. Devoted to the teaching of musical understanding, an accompanying website (www.routledge.com/cw/howard) features various audio clips, tutorial sheets, questions and answers, and trainings that will take your perception of sound to the next level. This book will help you: Gain a basic grounding in acoustics and psychoacoustics with respect to music audio technology systems Incorporate knowledge of psychoacoustics in future music technology system designs as appropriate Understand how we hear pitch, loudness, and timbre Learn to influence the acoustics of an enclosed space through designed physical modifications

Author : Mendel Kleiner,David Lloyd Klepper,Rendell R. Torres
Publisher : J. Ross Publishing
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781604270372

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Worship Space Acoustics by Mendel Kleiner,David Lloyd Klepper,Rendell R. Torres Pdf

Worship Space Acoustics is a unique guide to the design, construction, and use of religious facilities for optimum acoustics. The book is divided into two parts: Part 1 discusses methods and techniques of room optimization – how the acoustics of large and small spaces are designed, implemented, and adjusted, and how acoustical privacy is attained; noise and its control as well as sound reinforcement and numerical and physical modeling techniques. Part 2 provides the architect, student, and lay-person a review of the characteristics of the religious services pertinent to various beliefs and how these are provided for in the acoustic design of spaces in synagogues, churches, and mosques.Key Features • Covers the design, construction, and use of religious facilities for optimum acoustics • Presents the historical background to existing practice, problems, and solutions, to deepen understanding for those involved in design, construction and use • Illustrates both the similarities and differences between facilities for different religious groups • Offers a unique reference for those who teach and study, both in architecture and in religious education

Author : Mendel Kleiner
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781439836187

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Electroacoustics by Mendel Kleiner Pdf

Electroacoustic devices such as microphones and loudspeakers are used everywhere from cars and mobile phones to homes, places of worship, and sports arenas. They are a key part of the modern communication society, helping to transmit information to our ears. A contemporary introduction to the subject, Electroacoustics explains the scientific and engineering principles behind the design of these sound transducers. It also examines the compromises that are necessary when designing transducers for use in the real world. Learn about Ultrasonic Transducers, Loudspeaker Enclosure Design, and More This accessible textbook book is based on the author’s extensive experience teaching electroacoustics to advanced graduate and graduate students. He uses the concept of electrical circuit analogies to help readers quickly grasp the fundamentals of acoustical and mechanical systems. The book covers both traditional electrodynamic audio and ultrasonic transducers and includes up-to-date material on arrays, planar transducers, loudspeaker enclosure design, and more. To meet the needs of a broad range of readers, the book also includes background material on room acoustics, electrical circuits, and electrical filters. Electroacoustic theory is explained in an easy-to-read style without resorting to matrix theory. Throughout, a wealth of illustrations and exercises make the ideas more concrete. Get a Solid Foundation in Electroacoustic Engineering Principles The book emphasizes multidisciplinary engineering principles, preparing students for the broad range of applications they may encounter in their research as well as later in their careers. The modern treatment of transducers also makes this a valuable reference for transducer designers, acoustical consultants, hobbyists, and anyone involved in electroacoustic design.

Author : David Martin Howard,James A. S. Angus,Jamie Angus
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780240516097

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Acoustics and Psychoacoustics by David Martin Howard,James A. S. Angus,Jamie Angus Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of acoustics, including the principles of human perception of sound, sometimes called psychoacoustics. Acoustics and Psychoacoustics is ideal for students of music technology, sound recording, traditional music and acoustics, as well as engineers studying audio, multimedia and communications systems. Anyone who wants a practical understanding of how real musical sounds behave and are perceived in real spaces, will find this an accessible and interesting read. Subjects featured include: · Principles of sound · Human hearing and psychoacoustics · Musical timbre, pitch and loudness perception · Sound generation in musical instruments · Sound in different environments (architectural acoustics) · Processing sound electronically The book's second edition provides new material on wave motion, brass and woodwind instruments, forward and backward masking, an introduction to coding, and diffusion. Additional references and marginal notes explaining basic terms are provided to aid understanding. Supporting website: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~dmh8/AcPsych/acpsyc.htm Visit the book's supporting website, designed by author David Howard, for additional resources: · Questions and exercises to test your knowledge · Web links for further resources and research · Audio clips · Calculation facilities (eg. adding decibel values and converting between frequency ratio and cents/semitones) The website can also be reached via www.focalpress.com Professor David M Howard lectures on music technology at the University of York's Electronics Department. His research interests include the analysis and synthesis of music, speech and singing, human hearing modelling and the use of computer displays in voice teaching. He is an active organist, choral singer and choral conductor. Dr James Angus was an instigator of the music technology courses at York, where he formerly lectured. He is now an independent consultant and researches in the area of acoustics, in particular diffuser design and audio signal processing. Acoustics and Psychoacoustics is part of the Focal Press Music Technology Series.

Author : Jens Blauert
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005-05-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 354022162X

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Communication Acoustics by Jens Blauert Pdf

- Speech Generation: Acoustics, Models and Applications (Arild Lacroix). - The Evolution of Digital Audio Technology (John Mourjopoulos). - Audio-Visual Interaction (Armin Kohlrausch) . - Speech and Audio Coding (Ulrich Heute) . - Binaural Technique (Dorte Hammerhoei, Henrik Moeller). - Auditory Virtual Environment (Pedro Novo). - Evolutionary Adaptions for Auditory Communication (Georg Klump). - A Functional View on the Human Hearing Organ (Herbert Hudde). - Modeling of Binaural Hearing (Jonas Braasch). - Psychoacoustics and Sound Quality (Hugo Fastl). - Semiotics for Engineers (Ute Jekosch). - Quality of Transmitted Speech for Humans and Machines (Sebastian Möller).

Author : John McGee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1632385902

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Audio Engineering by John McGee Pdf

Audio engineering refers to the study and research related to the manipulation of sound using elements like mixing, equalization, reinforcement and electronic effects. It includes the study of music and also deals with the development of audio technology. This field has many sub-disciplines like musical acoustics, audio-signal processing, electroacoustics, speech, architectural acoustics, psychoacoustics, etc. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of audio engineering. Some of the diverse topics covered in it address the varied branches that fall under this category. This textbook is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.

Author : Xiaojun Qiu
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351168021

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An Introduction to Virtual Sound Barriers by Xiaojun Qiu Pdf

A virtual sound barrier is an active noise control system that uses arrays of loudspeakers and microphones to create a useful size of quiet zone and can be used to reduce sound propagation, radiation, or transmission from noise sources or to reduce noise level around people in a noisy environment. This book introduces the history, principle, and design methods of virtual sound barriers first, and then describes recent progress in research on the systems. Two virtual sound barrier systems, i.e., planar virtual sound barrier system and three-dimensional virtual sound barrier system, are discussed including applications, limitations and future direction discussions.

Author : Guerino Mazzola,Yan Pang,William Heinze,Kyriaki Gkoudina,Gian Afrisando Pujakusuma,Jacob Grunklee,Zilu Chen,Tianxue Hu,Yiqing Ma
Publisher : Springer
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030009823

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Basic Music Technology by Guerino Mazzola,Yan Pang,William Heinze,Kyriaki Gkoudina,Gian Afrisando Pujakusuma,Jacob Grunklee,Zilu Chen,Tianxue Hu,Yiqing Ma Pdf

This is an introduction to basic music technology, including acoustics for sound production and analysis, Fourier, frequency modulation, wavelets, and physical modeling and a classification of musical instruments and sound spaces for tuning and counterpoint. The acoustical theory is applied to its implementation in analogue and digital technology, including a detailed discussion of Fast Fourier Transform and MP3 compression. Beyond acoustics, the book discusses important symbolic sound event representation and software as typically realized by MIDI and denotator formalisms. The concluding chapters deal with globalization of music on the Internet, referring to iTunes, Spotify and similar environments. The book will be valuable for students of music, music informatics, and sound engineering.