By
Philip Newell, is an International consultant on acoustic design, former technical director of Virgin Records. He has over 30 years' experience in the
recording industry and has been involved in the design of over 200 studios, including the famous Manor and Townhouse Studios. He is also
author of Project Studios, Recording Spaces and Studio Monitoring Design, all published by Focal Press.
Philip Newell, is an International consultant on acoustic design, former technical director of Virgin Records. He has over 30 years' experience in the
recording industry and has been involved in the design of over 200 studios, including the famous Manor and Townhouse Studios. He is also
author of Project Studios, Recording Spaces and Studio Monitoring Design, all published by Focal Press.
Description
Recording Studio Design is essential reading for anyone involved in building, renovating and maintaining recording studios. Good acoustics
in a recording studio is crucial to the success of a project, and the financial implications of failure means getting things right first
time is essential. In straightforward language Newell covers the key basic principles of acoustics, electro-acoustics and psychoacoustics
and their application to studio design. Fully updated to reflect current technology and practice additional sections include digital
signal processing, design for soundtrack mixing and foley rooms, providing a complete reference offering real solutions to help improve
the success rate of any studio.
Audience:
Studio designers, studio owners, studio engineers, recording engineers as well as semi-professionals. Anyone involved in building or renovating
a professional studio. This book has international appeal.
