Sound Systems: Design and Optimization

Modern Techniques and Tools for Sound System Design and Alignment

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Paperback, 568 Pages
Published: OCT-2009
ISBN 13: 978-0-240-52156-5
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS


By
Bob McCarthy, Bob McCarthy is currently the president of Alignment & Design, Inc. he specializes in sound system alignment and design consulting. Bob has travelled worldwide designing and aligning sound systems for every type of venue, he has also worked with some of the world's best sound designers, such as Tony Menola, Andrew Bruce, Mark Menard among others.

Description
In this guide to sound reinforcement alignment and design, Bob McCarthy shares his expert knowledge and effective methodology from years of teaching audio professionals. Written in a clear and easy-to-read style and illustrated with color diagrams and screenshots throughout, McCarthy's unique guide gives you all the newest techniques to ensure perfect sound reinforcement and fulfill design needs.
Outlining how sound is spread over a listening area, looking at the physics of speaker interaction, methods of alignment including mic placement, equalization, speaker placement and acoustic treatment, and now including case studies offering real world examples to fully explore different principals discussed, this book provides the definitive guide to sound reinforcement design and optimization.



Audience:
Professional audio engineers, sound system designers, sound reinforcement professionals, sound technicians, audio engineering students.


 
Last update: 6 Nov 2011