Sony is one of the forerunners in this field, and co-inventor of the compact disc digital audio system. The book has been produced using all the resources and expertise of the Sony Service Centre (Europe).
Digital Audio and Compact Disc technology is the best book at the price on CD players and technology.
It is essential reading for audio engineers, students and hi-fi enthusiasts and offers a clear and easy to follow introduction to the subject. This latest edition now includesa technical description of DAT, the 'Scoopman' (stamp size DAT format, MiniDisc and the Digital Compct Cassette format. It also covers the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) and the Digital Interface format (S/PDIF - IEC 958).
Sony is one of the forerunners in this field, and co-inventor of the compact disc digital audio system. The book has been produced using all the resources and expertise of the Sony Service Centre (Europe).
The Sony Service Center in Europe presents a technical introduction to CD players and digital audio technology (DAT), for audio engineers and students. Numerous b&w diagrams and photos illustrate basic principles, and the inner working of various systems and formats. This third edition incorporates information on stamp-sized DAT, the MiniDisc, the digital compact cassette format, the serial copy management system, and S/PDIF-IEC 958. Includes appendices on error correction, sampling theorem, and the PAL composite video signal. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)