Master Handbook of Acoustics

*2 complete chapters on acoustical software solutions*Full chapter on acoustical measurements and calculations *Added guidance on small recording and voice-over studiosNo one can touch the Master ...No other book even comes close to legendary acoustical scientist F. Alton Everest'sMaster Handbook of Acousticsfor a friendly, practice-oriented tour of acoustical principles. This readable yet authoritative guide tenderizes a tough subject so that audio buffs can apply leading-edge acoustical thought and design in their own home recording studios and listening rooms.Keeping his target audience of hobbyists, electronics enthusiasts, and audiophiles always in mind, the author makes the science of sound interesting and understandable. Only someone who understands acoustics as well as Everest Senior Member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, the Acoustical Society of America, and the IEEE -- could explain these principles so simply, informally, and with such relevance to home projects.Short on mathematical derivations and long on easy-reading translations of difficult technical subjects, F. Alton Everest'sMaster Handbook of Acousticsis a rewarding piece of prose that can help you elevate any audio project to a higher standard. An inexhaustible source of ideas, inspiration, and techniques, it's a classic work that every audiophile wants to own. This book is a true keeper.TURN SCIENCE INTO ART For the ultimate in custom soundFor those who love electronics and high-end listening and recording, this book is the key to the kingdom, unlocking the theory that lets you: *Achieve professional recording results at home *Customize the perfect listening chamber *Build an audio/video tech room for state-of-the-art voice-over recording *Create "quiet air" in your home recording studio *Modify sound with adjustable acoustics *Control reverberation, interference, and just plain noiseControl distortion in the air medium itselfWITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM--Geoff Goacher, Acoustical Research AssociatesPeter D'Antonio, President & CEO, RPG Diffusor SystemsEverest, F. Alton is the author of 'Master Handbook of Acoustics', published 2000 under ISBN 9780071360975 and ISBN 0071360972.