Im researching topics on "introduction to sound engineering applied to live and on-studio sound reinforcement". I really want to be able to relate the theory to practical applications. So I´d rather less physics and more hands-on information.
Topics include:
History of sound recording
History of electronic sound technology
Tape recording technology: applications and techniques
Sound fundamentals, and their practical applications
Basics of digital audio
Diferences between digital and analogue audio technology
Basics of DC and AC: circuits and applications to sound reinforcement
Impedance and resistance
Frequency response vs Bith depth: practical implications
Dynamic range
AD / DA converters
Microphones and mic set up techniques for live sound and studio recording
Loud speakers: design and applications
Sound processors: Compresors, filters, Signal oscilators, Samplers, Effects…
Preamps
Sound related transducers
Sound Cables and conectors
What are some good books to get these kind of basics down and solid?
Links or ISBN references are quite welcome!
Thank you!
The "Yamaha sound reinforcement handbook" is good for basic live sound,
but I notice you are missing one MAJOR element: Acoustics, it is where the rubber meets the road.
To remedy that, I would suggest: "The Master handbook of acoustics" and "The physics of musical instruments".
Learn some basic electronics, it is always useful in all sorts of ways, "The art of electronics" is good for this, and learn to solder, so useful.
www.prosoundweb com is a goldmine of resources (but they will rip you a new one if you don’t play by the rules over there), and www.soundonsound.com has some excellent forums and the mag is not bad either.
HTH.
Regards, Dan.