Sound System Engineering

McGraw-Hills National Electrical Code Handbook on CdRom : Conforms to the 1999 NEC

Sound Reinforcement Handbook 

Sound Check: The Basics of Sound and Sound Systems 

Audio Systems Design and Installation 

The Art of Mixing 

Live Sound for Musicians 

Live Sound Reinforcement 

National Electrical Code 1999 

Guide to Sound Systems for Worship 

by Carolyn Keating (Editor), Craig Anderton (Editor)
Explores the technical workings behind a range of home music technology and explains how best to take advantage of them. Topics covered include musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) technology, computer-driven CD recorders, sound cards, studio setup and maintenance, and multitrack mixing.

by Mark Huntly Parsons, Rick Van Horn (Editor), Rick Van Horn (Editor)
The information from the great drum artists at the end of each chapter was interesting and informative. A must buy!

by Paul D. Lehrman, Paul D. Lebrman

by F. Alton Everest
This nuts-and-bolts book offers complete instructions and guidance for building your own inexpensive sound studio. Anyone with a discerning ear and a modicum of electronics skills can follow the clear plans for 10 designs, which include a voice-over recording studio; recording studios for modern, classical, and rock music; small announce booth; control room; and music listening room.

by F. Alton Everest, Michael Shea (Contributor)
12 proven designs for building inexpensive, yet effective, audio studios 

* Covers basic acoustic theory, construction materials, and applied design 
* New chapters on blueprint reading and electrical wiring and grounding methods, expanded coverage of materials and construction methods

by Scott Wilkinson, Steve Oppenheimer, Mark Isham
This book gives a general overview of what it takes to start your own home studio. It describes theoretical concepts like acoustics as well as the more practical aspects like setting up proper electrical wiring. It also gives a clear overview of the different types of audio equipment you encounter in your search for the perfect studio.

byJohn M. Eargle
Easy-to-use and thoroughly updated, the third edition of this classic handbook provides insightful and practical information into the entire recording process. It expands on material from the second edition while including new and innovative ideas. Written by John M.Eargle, an internationally recognized author and consultant in the recording industry, the book brings together essential knowledge on the most current concepts, methods, systems and solutions to everyday recording problems.

by F. Alton Everest
Complete coverage of the science of acoustics and the art of acoustic techniques including room resonances, reflection analysis, comb filters, and the design of audio/video rooms for almost any purpose on acoustical concepts and terminology.

Kinsler (Editor), Austin R. Frey, Alan B. Coppens
A clear treatment of the fundamental principles underlying the generation, transmission, and reception of acoustic waves and their application to numerous fields. Analyzes the various types of vibration of solid bodies and the propagation of sound waves through fluid media. The third edition features discussions of antiresonance concert hall acoustics, detection theory, canonical equations, normal mode propagation in the ocean, and environmental acoustics.

by Harry Ferdin and Olson
Written clearly and concisely, this book thoroughly examines all aspects of the production, reception, and reproduction of sound. Dr. Harry Olson (one of the fathers of Audio Engineering) discusses sound waves, characteristics of musical instruments, how the ear hears, and how sound is reproduced through various devices. Of interest to music students, teachers, conductors, and recording engineers.

by Juan G. Roederer
This book, a classic in its field, deals with the physical systems and physiological processes that intervene in music. It analyzes what objective, physical properties of sound are associated with what subjective psychological sensations of music, and it describes how these sound patterns are actually generated in musical instruments, how they propagate through the environment, and how they are detected by the ear and interpreted in the brain. Using the precise language of science, but without complicated mathematics. A prior knowledge of physics, mathematics, physiology or psychology is not required to understand most of the book; it is, however, assumed that the reader is familiar with music - in particular, with musical notation.

by Larry W. Garter, R. David Reed, National Sound ContractorsAssociation
This is the first book in what will be a three-volume NSCA (National Systems Contrators Association) set, each volume appropriate for a different level of NICET certification. The Level 1 book consists of entry-level material best suited to the technician trainee or for use as a review by experienced technicians preparing for NICET certification. It presents the basics of audio installation including electronic circuits, basic math, microphones and loudspeakers, wiring, switches and connectors, reading plans and specifications, and safety.

by James S. Brawley, Bob Bushnell, Matt Marth, NSCA
An intermediate level text and reference designed to correspond with Level II work elements on the NICET audio technician certification exam. Coverage includes business communications, math and measures, audio and acoustics, codes and safety, wiring, AC circuit theory, specifications, components, loudspeaker systems, and maintenance. Includes material on certification and tips for taking the test, plus chapter quizes and answers.