Table of Contents

• A. On-Line Updates
• B. Preface
• 1. The Physical Nature of Sound
• 2. Sound Propagation
• 3. Resonance
• 4. The Physical Nature of Hearing
• 5. Signals and Spectra
• 6. Spectral Changes and Linear Distortion
• 7. The Physical Nature of Sound
• 8. Criteria for Acceptability of Acoustical Performance
• 9. Sound Isolation
• 10. Microphones
• 11. Stereophonic Techniques
• 12. Low Power Amplifiers
• 13. Electroacoustic Transducers
• 14. Direct-Radiator Loudspeakers
• 15. Dynamic-Type Direct-Radiation Speakers
• 16. Analog/Digital Signal Conversion
• 17. Digital Filters
• 18. Digital Modulation
• 19. DSP Devices and Systems
• 20. Audio Compression Systems
• 21. ATSC DTV System Compression Issues
• 22. DTV Audio Encoding and Decoding
• 23. Network Concepts
• 24. Serial Digital Video/Audio Systems
• 25. Video/Audio Networking Systems
• 26. Audio/Video Server Systems
• 27. Properties of Magnetic Materials
• 28. Recording Fundamentals
• 29. Magnetic Tape
• 30. Audio Production System Standards
• 31. Production Facility Design
• 32. The Electromagnetic Spectrum
• 33. Propagation
• 34. Radio Broadcasting
• 35. Radio STL Systems
• 36. Transmitting Antennas
• 37. RF Combiner and Diplexer Systems
• 38. Receiver Characteristics
• 39. The Radio Channel
• 40. AM and FM Receivers
• 41. Stereo Television
• 42. Systems Engineering
• 43. Engineering Documentation
• 44. Safety Issues
• 45. Audio/Video Standards

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Expanded Table of Contents

• A. On-Line Updates
• B. Preface
  • About the Second Edition
• 1. The Physical Nature of Sound
  • Introduction
  • Sound Waves
  • Dimensions of Sound
• 2. Sound Propagation
  • Introduction
  • Inverse-Square and Other Laws
  • Sound Reflection and Absorption
• 3. Resonance
  • Introduction
  • Fundamental Properties
• 4. The Physical Nature of Hearing
  • Introduction
  • Anatomy of the Ear
  • Psychoacoustics and the Dimensions of Hearing
  • Pitch
  • Timbre, Sound Quality, and Perceptual Dimensions
  • Sound in Rooms: The General Case
• 5. Signals and Spectra
  • Introduction
  • Signal Energy and Power
• 6. Spectral Changes and Linear Distortion
  • Introduction
  • Distortion Mechanisms
  • Sinusoidal Steady-State Measurements
  • Phase Delay and Group Delay
  • Bandwidth and Rise Time
• 7. The Physical Nature of Sound
  • Introduction
  • Sound Characteristics
  • Sound Buildup Within a Space
  • Sound Transmission Class
• 8. Criteria for Acceptability of Acoustical Performance
  • Introduction
  • Mechanical Systems
• 9. Sound Isolation
  • Introduction
  • Sound Barriers
  • Vibration
  • Annoyance
• 10. Microphones
  • Introduction
  • Pressure Microphones
  • Pressure-Gradient (Velocity) Microphones
  • Ultra-Directional Microphones
  • Line Microphone
  • Miscellaneous Types of Microphones
  • Selecting Microphone Types
• 11. Stereophonic Techniques
  • Introduction
  • Two-Microphone Coincident Techniques
  • Performance Considerations
• 12. Low Power Amplifiers
  • Introduction
  • Single-Stage Transistor or FET Amplifier
  • Classes of Amplifiers
  • Gain Block and the Operational Amplifier
• 13. Electroacoustic Transducers
  • Introduction
  • Basic Equations and Features of Dynamic Transducers
  • Control System and Its Acoustic Characteristics
• 14. Direct-Radiator Loudspeakers
  • Introduction
  • Piston Source in an Infinite-Plane Baffle
• 15. Dynamic-Type Direct-Radiation Speakers
  • Introduction
  • Operational Details
• 16. Analog/Digital Signal Conversion
  • Introduction
  • The Nyquist Limit and Aliasing
  • The A/D Conversion Process
  • The D/A Conversion Process
  • Converter Performance Criteria
• 17. Digital Filters
  • Introduction
  • FIR Filters
  • Infinite Impulse Response Filters
• 18. Digital Modulation
  • Introduction
  • Digital Modulaton Techniques
  • Digital Coding
• 19. DSP Devices and Systems
  • Introduction
  • Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
  • DSP Elements
• 20. Audio Compression Systems
  • Introduction
  • Common Audio Compression Techniques
  • Objective Quality Measurements
• 21. ATSC DTV System Compression Issues
  • Introduction
  • MPEG-2 Layer Structure
• 22. DTV Audio Encoding and Decoding
  • Introduction
  • AES Audio
  • Implementation of the AC-3 System
  • Operational Details of the AC-3 Standard
  • Audio System Level Control
  • Audio System Features
• 23. Network Concepts
  • Introduction
  • OSI Model
  • Network Classifications
• 24. Serial Digital Video/Audio Systems
  • Introduction
  • Serial Digital Interface
  • High-Definition Serial Digital Interface
  • Serial Data Transport Interface
• 25. Video/Audio Networking Systems
  • Introduction
  • Architecture of ATM
  • IEEE 1394
  • Fibre Channel
  • Gigabit Ethernet
• 26. Audio/Video Server Systems
  • Introduction
  • Basic Architecture
  • Basic Drive Technology
  • Digital Media Applications
• 27. Properties of Magnetic Materials
  • Introduction
  • Basic Principles of Magnetism
  • References
• 28. Recording Fundamentals
  • Introduction
  • Fundamental Principles
• 29. Magnetic Tape
  • Introduction
  • Basic Construction
  • Manufacturing Process
• 30. Audio Production System Standards
  • Introduction
  • The History of Modern Standards
  • AES Documents
• 31. Production Facility Design
  • Introduction
  • Project Management
  • Electronic System Design
• 32. The Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Introduction
  • Spectral Sub-Regions
• 33. Propagation
  • Introduction
  • Propagation in Free Space
  • Propagation Over Plane Earth
• 34. Radio Broadcasting
  • Introduction
  • Standard Broadcasting
  • FM Broadcasting
  • Transmitter Performance and Maintenance
• 35. Radio STL Systems
  • Introduction
  • STL System Configuration
  • System Planning
• 36. Transmitting Antennas
  • Introduction
  • Operating Characteristics
  • Antenna Types
  • AM Broadcast Antenna Systems
  • FM Broadcast Antenna Systems
• 37. RF Combiner and Diplexer Systems
  • Introduction
  • Passive Filters
  • Four-Port Hybrid Combiner
  • High-Power Isolators
• 38. Receiver Characteristics
  • Introduction
  • The Receiving System
  • Selectivity
  • Dynamic Range
  • Gain Control
  • Digital Receiver Characteristics
• 39. The Radio Channel
  • Introduction
• 40. AM and FM Receivers
  • Introduction
  • Radio Wave Propagation
  • Radio Receivers
  • Stereo Systems
• 41. Stereo Television
  • Introduction
  • Audio Chain
• 42. Systems Engineering
  • Introduction
  • Systems Theory
  • Phases of a Typical System Design Project
• 43. Engineering Documentation
  • Introduction
  • Basic Concepts
• 44. Safety Issues
  • Introduction
  • Electric Shock
  • OSHA Safety Considerations
  • Beryllium Oxide Ceramics
  • Nonionizing Radiation
  • X-Ray Radiation Hazard
  • Implosion Hazard
  • Hot Coolant and Surfaces
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls
• 45. Audio/Video Standards
  • Standards Relating to Digital Video
  • ATSC DTV Standard
  • DVB
  • SMPTE Documents Relating to Digital Video and Audio
  • CEA Standards