Sound Knowledge

The Universal Guide to Audio
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-20580-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 490 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm

Sound Knowledge: The Universal Guide to Audio provides readers with in-depth understanding of all aspects of sound creation and control, from fundamental studio principles to advanced acoustic techniques.

Beginning with the science of sound and building through microphone techniques, electronics, acoustics, and digital audio processing, each chapter provides clear explanations supported by diagrams and real-world applications. Learn professional podcasting setups, understand the intricacies of loudspeaker design, master studio recording techniques, and troubleshoot common audio problems. The book covers both analogue and digital domains, exploring everything from vintage recording methods to cutting-edge networked audio systems. Special attention is given to location recording challenges, studio workflows, and the art of mixing. With dedicated sections on acoustics, outboard processing, and practical problem-solving, this text serves as both a classroom resource and a professional reference. Sound Knowledge is designed to sit alongside practical studio time, as an aid and guide in sound based educational courses, yet it also stands alone as a primer for new entrants to prepare to compete for further educational courses or the precious few industry apprenticeships.

Sound Knowledge is the perfect introductory resource for undergraduate audio engineering students, content creators, broadcast professionals, and home studio enthusiasts looking to elevate their technical knowledge and production capabilities.

There is a companion website to the book where readers can find further support. Test your knowledge and grow links to other sound professionals at SoundKnowledge.org.

Zielgruppe

Professional Reference and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Monnery, Peter R.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Akustik, Tontechnik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Akustik, Schwingungsanalyse
• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Musikwissenschaft Allgemein Musikalische Akustik, Tontechnik, Musikaufnahme

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword 1. Introduction to Sound 2. Professional Podcasting 3. Introduction to Electronics 4. Microphones 5. Loudspeakers 6. Sound Levels and Connections 7. Analogue Storage Devices 8. Introduction to Acoustics 9. Digital Audio 10. Introduction to Sound Desks 11. Introduction to Sound Synthesis 12. Outboard Devices 13. Location Recording 14. Working in the Radio Studio 15. Balancing Down to a Mix 16. Real World Problems Appendix I Microphone Placement Appendix II Acoustics in Real Rooms Appendix III Guide to Building Practical Absorbers Index

Über Autor(innen)

Peter R Monnery is BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) qualified in Technical Operations, as a Producer and an Engineer, and has taught audio and broadcasting skills over decades alongside being a senior player in hands-on audio production and desk operations. Peter has tutored professional disciplines at the BBC in and around Broadcasting House London, including production skills and many facets of operations. Peter has taught in Britain and abroad on leading audio technologies and occasionally lectures at Ravensbourne University in London on specialist subjects.