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Sound System Engineering 4th Edition

by Don Davis (Author), Eugene Patronis (Author), Pat Brown (Author)
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Long considered one of the key books on the well-informed audio engineer’s shelf, Sound System Engineering provides an accurate, complete, and concise tool for all those involved in designing, implementing, and testing sound reinforcement systems. This new fourth edition includes eight new chapters leading the reader through both cutting-edge topics―e.g., IBM’s proposed thought-controlled sound system―and solid basics, such as loudspeaker specifications, wave equations, and digital audio.

Topics covered include:

    • Psychoacoustics and how the brain processes sound

    • Digital theory

    • Mathematics for audio systems

    • Using the decibel

    • Interfacing electrical and acoustical systems

    • Audio and acoustic measurements

    • Large room and small room acoustics

    • Designing for acoustic gain

    • Designing for speech intelligibility

    • Wave equations

    • Microphones

    • Loudspeakers, loudspeaker arrays, and loudspeaker directivity

    • Power ratings for amplifiers and loudspeakers

    • Computer-aided system design

    • Signal delay, signal synchronization, and signal processing

    • Sound system equalization

    Packed with numerous illustrations and useful appendices, this is a concentrated capsule of industry standards and knowledge that spans the complete range of sound systems, from the simplest all-analog paging systems to the largest multi-purpose digital systems.

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      0240818466
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      978-0240818467
    3. Edition
      4th
    4. Publisher
      Routledge
    5. Publication date
      March 8, 2013
    6. Language
      English
    7. Dimensions
      7.09 x 1.57 x 10.24 inches
    8. Print length
      632 pages
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    Long considered the only book an audio engineer needs on their shelf, Sound System Engineering provides an accurate, complete and concise tool for all those involved in sound system engineering. Fully updated on the design, implementation and testing of sound reinforcement systems this great reference is a necessary addition to any audio engineering library. Packed with revised material, numerous illustrations and useful appendices, this is a concentrated capsule of knowledge and industry standard that runs the complete range of sound system design from the simplest all-analog paging systems to the largest multipurpose digital systems.

    Written by two leading authorities in the field of audio engineering, this highly respected guide covers the basic principals necessary for the understanding of today's systems as well as for those systems yet to come.

    About the Author

    Don Davis and his wife, Carolyn, founded Synergetic Audio Concepts in 1972. Don and Carolyn are both Fellows of the Audio Engineering Society. Don is a senior member of the IEEE and a gold member of the Acoustical Society of America. Don and Carolyn received dual lifetime achievement awards from NSCA, the Adele De Berri Pioneers of Audio award from InfoComm International, and the USITT Harold Burris-Myer Distinguished Career in Sound Design Award. Both Don and Carolyn were recipients of Indiana’s highest citizen award from the Governor when they were made Sagamore of the Wabash for their contributions to education.

    Eugene Patronis, Jr., taught in the School of Physics of the Georgia Institute of Technology for over fifty years. Throughout his tenure he participated in academic research and industrial consulting in the fields of experimental nuclear physics, acoustics, and electronics. He is the author of several patents in audio related topics.

    Pat Brown is the president of Synergetic Audio Concepts, Inc., and of Electro-acoustic Testing Company, Inc., both of Greenville, Indiana. He teaches audio engineering seminars worldwide, and develops web-based audio training programs. His background as a musician, sound contractor, and electronics technician and consultant has forged his practical approach to solving audio and acoustic problems.

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    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 4th edition (March 8, 2013)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 632 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0240818466
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0240818467
    • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.96 pounds
    • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.09 x 1.57 x 10.24 inches
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    Chris Alger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022
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    This is one of those books I feel has a lot of interesting information in addition to the main subject of the book. I really enjoy the quality and information.
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    Christoph G Vetek
    4.0 out of 5 stars Helping me to understand sound
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
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    It seems like a great technical book
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference In Hardbound Version
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2015
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    This is a great reference book with practical information along with formulas & technical information. I made the mistake of buying the Kindle edition first, but it just reinforced that Kindle editions of technical books that have charts, formulas, and cross references that you need to refer back and forth to are not a good idea. I then bought the hardbound edition and I love it. If you're serious about using this book to learn from and keep as a reference, then buy the hardbound version, not the Kindle version.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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    Excellent resource.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2014
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    Seems to be very nice and different style to approach to matter. More concrete examples of practical things and calculations. Sometimes confusing with mislabeling of figures and stuff. Very good overall.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2015
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    A very comprehensive book.
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    Cuauhtémoc Méndez Suárez
    5.0 out of 5 stars After reading Bob McCarthys book you may have some questions. Answer them buying this book
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 21, 2020
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    Best for sound system engineers (or application engineers for sound reinforcement) who want to delve into the most complex topics. Fully recommended
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    CHICO
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book
    Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2016
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    Best audio engineering book I've owned, without going to a university book store. Don Davis presents each topic concisely. My go to book.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Biblical
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2015
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    The ultimate reference manual for sound engineers
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    5.0 out of 5 stars 初版本から手元に持っています
    Reviewed in Japan on June 19, 2013
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    読みなれた本なので大変楽しみにしていました。
    新しい技術資料も加わって非常に役立っています。
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