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OverviewPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The most complete and current guide to architectural acoustics principles and practicesDesign and construct audiophile-quality sonic environments of all sizes--from home theaters and project studios to large-scale recording studios. Thoroughly revised to include new acoustical design techniques, Master Handbook of Acoustics, Sixth Edition, explains the art and science of room acoustics and architecture by combining theoretical instruction with matter-of-fact engineering advice. Written by renowned experts in the field and refined through several editions, this fully updated classic describes the fundamentals of acoustical properties, as well as the latest solutions to acoustical problems. Throughout, this authoritative text provides clear explanations, describes hands-on techniques, and features numerous room designs that can be built as presented, or adapted to your particular needs. Understand how sound waves travel in free fields and in enclosed spaces Learn how human sound perception and psychoacoustics affect room design Calculate and predict reflections, reverberation times, and room modes Perform acoustical measurements and site surveys, and choose construction materials Design, build, and install treatment modules to optimize early reflections, reverberation, and diffusion Design and build home theaters, home studios, control rooms, recording studios, and other acoustically sensitive spaces Reduce HVAC noise levels, and achieve excellent sound isolation with proven wall, window, and door designs Understand the acoustics of auditoriums and concert halls Utilize the supplied cost-effective plans and specifications for a variety of recording and listening rooms Full Product DetailsAuthor: F. Alton Everest , Ken PohlmannPublisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Imprint: McGraw-Hill Professional Edition: 6th edition Dimensions: Width: 18.50cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.946kg ISBN: 9780071841047ISBN 10: 0071841040 Pages: 640 Publication Date: 16 January 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 1260473597 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Fundamentals of Sound 2. Sound Levels and the Decibel 3. Sound in the Free Field 4. The Perception of Sound 5. Signals, Speech, Music, and Noise 6. Reflection 7. Diffraction 8. Refraction 9. Diffusion 10. Comb-Filter Effects 11. Reverberation 12. Absorption 13. Modal Resonances 14. Schroeder Diffusers 15. Adjustable Acoustics 16. Control of Interfering Noise 17. Noise Control in Ventilating System 18. Acoustic Design of Home Listening Rooms 19. Acoustics of Small Recording Studios 20. Personal Project D.J. Studio 21. Acoustics of Control Rooms 22. Acoustics of Audio/Video Rooms 23. Acoustics of Large Halls 24. Room Acoustics Measurement Software 25. Room Auralization Bibliography Appendix Glossary IndexReviewsAuthor InformationF. Alton Everest is a legend in the world of sound. The creator of numerous technical innovations, and the author of scores of books and scholarly papers, he has been a leader in television engineering, sound recording, motion pictures, radio, and multimedia. A co-founder and director of the Science Film Production division of the Moody Institute of Science, he was also a section chief of the Subsea Sound Research section of the University of California. An educator who has taught at several leading institutions, he has consulted on acoustics to numerous industries for nearly 30 years. Having touched many of the technical highlights of the 20th century, he celebrated his 90th birthday in 1999. He and his wife live in Santa Barbara, California. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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