کتاب جیبی مهندس صدا و های-فای نیوونز، ویرایش سوم

This is a concise collection of practical and relevant data for anyone working on, or interested in, sound systems. Since the second edition, the Sony Mini Disc has arrived, interest has grown in valve amplifiers and vintage radios, and new safety regulations are in force for public address systems; all of these are covered in this edition. Also included are further notes on the crossover network, and the latest exciting developments in surround sound. The number of outdoor concerts is growing and place particular demands on sound systems, including the need for reinforcement. A new section gives basic tips. Surround sound developments are described in a further new section, outlining previous systems and how they worked, along with an account of how the ear actually distinguishes sound sources. All of the new material complements the wide coverage of the previous edition make this the most comprehensive little guide to audio and hi-fi Content: Other books by Vivian Capel , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface to the third edition , Pages ix-x Sound and acoustics , Pages 1-38 Microphones , Pages 39-63 The gramophone , Pages 64-83 Compact discs , Pages 84-110 Tape recording , Pages 111-163 High-quality radio , Pages 164-180 Amplifiers , Pages 181-217 Loudspeakers , Pages 218-255 Surround sound and stereo , Pages 256-263 Public address , Pages 264-291 Facts and formulae , Pages 292-310 Index , Pages 311-323 This is a concise collection of practical and relevant data for anyone working on, or interested in, sound systems, covering everything from valve amplifiers and vintage radios to recent developments such as the Sony Mini Disc.