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Sound Engineer's Pocket Book

by Michael Talbot-Smith
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Overview

A handy source of essential data that every sound technician needs. Whether you are a professional sound engineer, responsible for broadcast or studio recording, or a student on a music technology or sound recording course, you will find this book authoritative and easily accessible.

Adapted from the comprehensive volume, the Audio Engineer's Reference Book (now in its second edition), this pocket-sized reference has been fully revised to cover the very latest technology connected with sound:

Noise measurement
Acoustics
Microphones
Loudspeakers
Mixing equipment
CDs, DAT, MIDI, MiniDisc
Telephony
ISDN
Digital interfacing
Ultrasonics

This second edition also features:
Substantial revisions of chapters on radio microphone frequencies, digital audio tape, and audio measurements.
An extended list of further reading.

Audience: Students on HE and FE courses - sound engineering and recording, music technology, acoustics. (Eg. NVQ in Sound Assistance Level 2, and Sound Operation Level 3). Professional audio engineers and designers; broadcast and recording studio personnel, audio communications personnel.

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From the Publisher

'...great for anyone more interested in the technical side. A handy source of reference.'
Future Music magazine

Booknews

A collection of terms, tables, and formulas used by sound technicians. The second edition revises the chapters on radio microphone frequencies, digital audio tape, and audio measurements. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
June 8, 2026
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Pages
208
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780240516127

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