Master Handbook of Acoustics

7. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-1-260-47359-9
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 635 Seiten, Format (B × H): 186 mm x 232 mm, Gewicht: 980 g

The classic guide to modern acoustics—fully updated for the latest advances

Written by renowned experts in the field, this revised classic resource presents the fundamentals of acoustical properties as well as time-tested and cost-effective solutions to acoustical problems. New room designs added to this edition include a video teleconference room, and voice studio. The book also contains new design details on sound studio construction.

Master Handbook of Acoustics, Seventh Edition explains the art and science of room acoustics and architecture by combining theoretical instruction with matter-of-fact engineering advice. Readers will receive clear explanations of theory, and thorough descriptions of hands-on techniques. Numerous room designs, including floor plans and an analysis of their performance, can be built as presented, or adapted to meet particular needs.
- Presents a complete theoretical overview and practical examples for classroom or professional study
- Shows, with construction details, how to design and construct audiophile-quality sonic environments of all types
- Revised and updated from the classic text written by acoustics pioneer F. Alton Everest

Autoren/Hrsg.

Everest, F. Alton

Pohlmann, Ken C.

Pohlmann, Ken

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik

Über Autor(innen)

Everest, F. Alton
F. 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.