All items tagged with book (24)

Recommended Book: The Last Seat in the House - The Story of Hanley Sound

March 16, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Recommended Book: The Last Seat in the House - The Story of Hanley Sound

University Press of Mississippi recently released a book which all audioXpress and Voice Coil readers will want to know about and own. The Last Seat in the House: The Story of Hanley Sound is a history of Bill Hanley, Woodstock, the live event industry and the first sound engineer to jam sprawling festivals and rock whole stadiums. The book not only pays tribute to Hanley's work but also reveals many irresistible backstage stories about the Newport Festivals, The Beatles’ final tour and much more.

Current-Driving of Loudspeakers Book Review

November 29, 2016 by Joseph DeMarinis

Current-Driving of Loudspeakers Book Review

Since its publication in 2010, “Current-Driving of Loudspeakers" by Esa Meriläinen, was received with both enthusiasm and skepticism. Effectively, Meriläinen anticipated the criticism when writing in his book preface: “The subtitle of the book may at first sound too much promising or inflated, which it, however, is not at all; for as will show up especially in chapter 4, the issue is indeed about a fundamental fallacy in sound reproduction technology.” In this article, published originally in Voice Coil, July 2010, Joseph DeMarinis not only reviews the book but also runs tests of the theory.

Book Review: The Bottle Builder - A Compendium of Tube Amplifier Designs

July 1, 2015 by Peter Delos

Book Review: The Bottle Builder - A Compendium of Tube Amplifier Designs

This review of The Bottle Builder, Volume 1: A Compendium of Tube Amplifier Designs discusses Johan Basse Bergqvist’s hands-on collection of his amplifier designs. A book illustrated with more than 400 figures and photographs to help readers understand audio—no engineering degree necessary. Published on audioXpress, July 2015.

Book Review: The Bruce Swedien Recording Method

June 2, 2015 by Joao Martins

Book Review: The Bruce Swedien Recording Method

With a career spanning 60 years, Bruce Swedien has recorded and mixed the biggest selling albums of all time. Swedien’s contribution to popular music is undeniable and his recordings have became a reference for generations of audio engineers. This book is a valuable compilation of different materials and reflects Swedien’s most recent activities, where he generously shares what he knows.

“The Martin Audio Experience” Coffee Table Book

March 16, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

“The Martin Audio Experience” Coffee Table Book

Martin Audio released details of a new book, “The Martin Audio Experience”, which is destined to grace the discerning coffee tables of the industry. A glossy hardback book featuring nearly 150 photographs charts the history of Martin Audio, from its humble yet highly transformative Dave Martin origins right through to the modern day era of MLA.

Hal Leonard Publishes The iPad in the Music Studio Book

December 4, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Hal Leonard Publishes The iPad in the Music Studio Book

An interesting new book from Hal Leonard’s Quick Pro Guides series, The iPad in the Music Studio focuses on the iPad’s connectivity to the professional, project, and home music studios. An interesting tour of the latest iPad-related music hardware and software (apps) on the market which is important to explore now, because it will be old news by this time next year.

Hal Leonard Publishes Electronics Concepts, Labs, and Projects: Essential Electronics Theory for the Audio World

November 19, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Hal Leonard Publishes Electronics Concepts, Labs, and Projects: Essential Electronics Theory for the Audio World

Hal Leonard published the book “Electronics Concepts, Labs, and Projects, Essential Electronics Theory for the Audio World” by Alden Hackmann. This is a complete introduction to essential theory relating to electronics principles specific to the audio world, including practical lessons on basic things from soldering to how to use an oscilloscope and function generator to diagnose circuits.

Alan Parsons’ Art & Science of Sound Recording: The Book

September 27, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Alan Parsons’ Art & Science of Sound Recording: The Book

Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck will present “Alan Parsons’ Art & Science of Sound Recording: The Book”, a complete rewrite and reappraisal based on the award-winning DVD set at the 137th AES in Los Angeles.

Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, 3rd Edition by Bob Katz Now Available

September 15, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, 3rd Edition by Bob Katz Now Available

Focal Press announced the publication of the 3rd Edition of Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science by Bob Katz. Completely reorganized to focus on workflow, this third edition details mastering by providing a step-by-step approach to the process. First covering practical techniques and basic theory, this industry classic also addresses advanced theory and practice. The book’s new approach is especially suitable to accompany a one- or two-term course in audio and mastering.

Small Signal Audio Design, 2nd Edition, by Douglas Self

September 1, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Small Signal Audio Design, 2nd Edition, by Douglas Self

Focal Press released the 2nd edition of Douglas Self’ Small Signal Audio Design originally published in 2010 and a valuable resource on audio circuitry, components and dealing with audio electronics. The second edition is expanded with ADCs and DACs, microcontrollers, more coverage of discrete op amp design, and a completely new chapter on headphone amplifiers.

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