Understanding Audio Getting the Most Out of Your Project or Professional Recording Studio 2nd edition by Daniel Thompson ISBN 1495028755‎ 978-1495028755

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ISBN 10: 1495028755
ISBN 13:‎ 978-1495028755
Author: Daniel Thompson

A Modern Recording Guide for Aspiring and Professional Engineers * Understanding Audio by Daniel M. Thompson is an essential resource for anyone working in a music studio environmentfrom first-time producers to seasoned engineers. Whether you’re building a home setup or managing a professional recording space, this book provides in-depth explanations that help demystify complex audio processes. * * Master the Science Behind Great Sound * This comprehensive guide covers essential audio theory, studio signal flow, cabling, acoustics, psychoacoustics, and much more. It balances practical instruction with technical depth, giving you the tools to troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance your recording workflow. * * Bridge the Gap Between Gear and Results * Understanding how sound behaves in physical and digital environments is critical for capturing clean, professional audio. This book empowers readers to make informed decisions about equipment placement, wiring, room acoustics, and audio interfaces to achieve the highest possible sound quality. * * Includes Projects and Real-World Studio Insights * Apply what you learn immediately with practical end-of-chapter assignments that reinforce concepts in your own recording environment. Includes real studio examples that connect theory to practice. * * A Valuable Music Teacher Resource or Gift for Audio Enthusiasts * Ideal as a classroom tool, professional reference, or gift for audio students and sound engineers alike.

Understanding Audio Getting the Most Out of Your Project or Professional Recording Studio 2nd Table of contents:

CHAPTER 1. THE RECORDING STUDIO: A BRIEF HISTORY AND OVERVIEW

Early Recording

The Modern-Era (Post-1960s) Recording Studio

Basic Recording Studio Signal Flow

Recording Studios in the Digital Age

CHAPTER 2. RECORDING STUDIO BASICS

The Recording Process

Sound Source

Recording Console/Mixer

Signal Processors

Signal Destinations

Summary

CHAPTER 3. BASIC SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL FLOW: THE AUDIO MA

Flowchart Basics

Symbol

Normalled Connections

Projects: Signal Flow Exercises

CHAPTER 4. ADVANCED SIGNAL FLOW: THE RECORDING CONSOLE

Console Architecture

I/O Module

Channel Path/Monitor Path

Master (Center) Section

Advanced Console Flow

Split Console

Digital Consoles/Mixers

Projects: Signal Flow Exercises

CHAPTER 5. THE DAW: WORKING INSIDE THE BOX

DAW Systems Signal Flow

DAW Recording/Mixing Signal Flow

DAW Signal Metering

Projects: DAW Signal Flow

CHAPTER 6. BASIC ACOUSTICS: WHAT IS SOUND?

Sound and Vibration

Simple Harmonic Motion

Frequency and Period

Wavelength

Amplitude (Peak vs RMS)

Complex Sound (Fourier)

CHAPTER 7. DIGITAL AUDIO: EVERY LITTLE BIT COUNTS

A/D Conversion

D/A Process

Practical Complications with Digital Audio

High-Resolution Audio

Projects

CHAPTER 8. AUDIO BASICS

Electricity

Ohm’s Law

Impedance

AC Electrical Circuits

Grounding

Projects

CHAPTER 9. ADVANCED AUDIO: THE STUDIO—INTERCONNECTIONS

Impedance

Matching vs Bridging Impedances

Balanced vs Unbalanced Connections

Cables and Interconnects

Ground Loops

System Noise Prevention

Projects

CHAPTER 10. DIGITAL STUDIO CONNECTIONS: BIT BY BIT

Digital Cables

Digital Interface and Audio Transfer Protocols

Interconnections: Word Clock

Projects

CHAPTER 11. DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS: SHALL WE DANCE?

MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital Interface

MIDI Connections

MIDI Data

MIDI System Setup

Software Synthesis: Virtual Instruments

MIDI Expanded for the 21st Century

Synchronization

Non-MIDI Digital Control Protocols

Project

CHAPTER 12. ANALOG MAGNETIC RECORDING: IT’S ONLY TAPE

Analog Recording Process

Analog Tape Alignment

Alignment Procedure

Reference Levels

Noise Reduction

Transport

Projects

CHAPTER 13. DECIBELS: dB OR NOT dB?

Origins

Logarithms

Power and Intensity

Loudness

Bels and Decibels

Projects

CHAPTER 14. SOUND REFERENCE LEVELS: MORE dB

Sound Power Level (dB PWL)

Sound Intensity Level (SIL)

Sound Pressure Level (dB SPL)

Inverse Square Law

Electrical Power and Voltage

Origins of 0 dB Reference Levels

Projects

CHAPTER 15. PSYCHOACOUSTICS: RELATING dB TO WHAT WE HEAR

The Audio Window

Equal Loudness Contours

Localization

Stereo Miking Techniques

Stereo Sound Reproduction

Masking

Projects

CHAPTER 16. THE AUDIO WINDOW: RELATING WHAT WE HEAR TO THE GEAR

The Audio Window Revisited

Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Dynamic Range, Standard Operating Level (SOL), and 
 Maximim Output Leve

Digital Signal Metering

The Loudness Wars

Harmonic Distortion

Frequency Response

Projects

CHAPTER 17. GAIN STRUCTURES: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

System Levels

Recording Gain Structure

Projects

CHAPTER 18. STUDIO AND LISTENING ROOM ACOUSTICS: WHERE IT ALL BEGINS AND ENDS

Room Modes (Standing Waves)

Speaker Placement

Reflections (Reverberation)

Control Room Design

Reverberation Time (T60)

Room Treatment

Diffusion

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