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An Introduction to Digital Audio

by John Watkinson
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Overview

* Essential reading for newcomers to digital audio
* Written in a clear and concise manner
* Includes DCC and mini disk
* Well-respected author and trainer

An Introduction to Digital Audio brings all the fundamentals of digital audio to a wide audience. Every topic is described in plain English, from the first principles, in John Watkinson's unique, accessible style. There are reasons instead of facts and practical applications to contrast with the theory.

All of the key technologies are here: oversampling, noise shaping and error correction theories are treated in a simple yet accurate form. DAT, DASH, DCC, CD and MiniDisc recorders are all described here along with the growing technique of audio editing on hard disks. Thoroughly researched, totally up-to-date and technically accurate, this is the only book you need to introduce the subject.

About The Author
John Watkinson is an independent consultant in digital video, audio and data technology. He is a Fellow of the AES and presents lectures, conference papers and training courses worldwide. He is the author of numerous other Focal Press books, including: Compression in Video and Audio, The Art of Digital Audio and The Art of Digital Video (now in their second editions), the Art of Data Recording, An Introduction to Digital Audio, An Introduction to Digital Video, The Digital Video Tape Recorder and RDAT.

Audience: Students studying audio, audio technology and broadcasting. Broadcast and Audio engineers.

About the Author, John Watkinson

John Watkinson is an independent international consultant in advanced applications of electronics to audiovisual and avionics systems. He is a Fellow of the AES, a member of the Society of Expert Witnesses, and the British Computer Society and is a chartered information systems practitioner. He presents lectures, seminars and training courses worldwide. He is the author of many other Elsevier books, including The Art of DigitalVideo, An Introduction to Digital Video, Convergence in Broadcast and Communications Media, Television Fundamentals and The Art of the Helicopter.

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'A comprehensive book in every respect.'
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Reviews of the previous edition:

'The best book in its category.'
Hi-Fi magazine

'An easy-to-read format with many explanatory line drawings.'
Mobile Radio Technology journal

Book Details

Published
September 4, 2002
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Pages
419
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781136116933

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