By
David Howard, Professor, Department of Electronics, University of York, UK
Jamie Angus, Professor of Audio Technology at the University of Salford, UK
Description
The acoustics of a space can have a real impact on the sounds you create and capture. Acoustics and Psychoacoustics gives you an essential
grounding and understanding to how real music sounds behave in different spaces whether during a performance or a recording and how they
are perceived by performers and listeners.
With their clear and simple style Howard and Angus walk you through the theory- the science
of sound engineering and music production, the acoustics of musical instruments, how we hear musical sounds, and the practical- how to
apply it to music spaces to create professional sound. Real-world examples and audio clips to work with are provided, providing practical
materials to work with.
The new edition uncovers the acoustic application for today's recording industry. The accompanying CD provides
audio examples to help readers gain a clear understanding of the many concepts discussed in the book
The website is packed with audio
clips, questions and answers, a calculation facility as well as links and resources.
Audience:
Professional sound recordists, studio managers and technicians, musicians, radio and television producers. Students taking courses on:
music technology, studio recording, popular/film/video music, composition, electronic/electroacoustic composition, media arts.
