Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The most complete and current guide to architectural acoustics principles and practicesDesign and construct audiophile-quality sonic environments of all sizes--from home theaters and project studios to large-scale recording studios. Thoroughly revised to include new acoustical design techniques, Master Handbook of Acoustics, Sixth Edition, explains the art and science of room acoustics and architecture by combining theoretical instruction with matter-of-fact engineering advice.Written by renowned experts in the field and refined through several editions, this fully updated classic describes the fundamentals of acoustical properties, as well as the latest solutions to acoustical problems. Throughout, this authoritative text provides clear explanations, describes hands-on techniques, and features numerous room designs that can be built as presented, or adapted to your particular needs.Understand how sound waves travel in free fields and in enclosed spacesLearn how human sound perception and psychoacoustics affect room designCalculate and predict reflections, reverberation times, and room modesPerform acoustical measurements and site surveys, and choose construction materialsDesign, build, and install treatment modules to optimize early reflections, reverberation, and diffusionDesign and build home theaters, home studios, control rooms, recording studios, and other acoustically sensitive spacesReduce HVAC noise levels, and achieve excellent sound isolation with proven wall, window, and door designsUnderstand the acoustics of auditoriums and concert hallsUtilize the supplied cost-effective plans and specifications for a variety of recording and listening rooms
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Fully revised and updated, the Sixth Edition of this classic, revered text now includes the latest modern updates in audio technology and architectural design.
Introduction1. Fundamentals of Sound2. Sound Levels and the Decibel3. Sound in the Free Field4. The Perception of Sound5. Signals, Speech, Music, and Noise6. Reflection7. Diffraction8. Refraction9. Diffusion10. Comb-Filter Effects11. Reverberation12. Absorption13. Modal Resonances14. Schroeder Diffusers15. Adjustable Acoustics16. Control of Interfering Noise17. Noise Control in Ventilating System18. Acoustic Design of Home Listening Rooms19. Acoustics of Small Recording Studios 20. Personal Project D.J. Studio21. Acoustics of Control Rooms22. Acoustics of Audio/Video Rooms23. Acoustics of Large Halls24. Room Acoustics Measurement Software25. Room AuralizationBibliographyAppendixGlossaryIndex
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780071841047
Publisert
2015-01-16
Utgave
6. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
McGraw-Hill Professional
Vekt
946 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
185 mm
Dybde
31 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
640

Biographical note

F. Alton Everest is a legend in the world of sound. The creator of numerous technical innovations, and the author of scores of books and scholarly papers, he has been a leader in television engineering, sound recording, motion pictures, radio, and multimedia. A co-founder and director of the Science Film Production division of the Moody Institute of Science, he was also a section chief of the Subsea Sound Research section of the University of California. An educator who has taught at several leading institutions, he has consulted on acoustics to numerous industries for nearly 30 years. Having touched many of the technical highlights of the 20th century, he celebrated his 90th birthday in 1999. He and his wife live in Santa Barbara, California. Ken C. Pohlmann is Professor and Chairman of the Music Engineering program at the University of Miami at Coral Gables, FL. He is also the President of Hammer Laboratories. He has written over 800 articles on audio topics, speaks all over the world, and received the Audio Engineering Societys Fellowship Award for his work.