Download or read book Sound Recording and Reproduction written by E. G. M. Alkin and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sound Recording and Reproduction is a comprehensive practical guide for newcomers to the industry who want to improve their technique and gain a better understanding of the recording medium and sound quality in general. The book follows the processes involved in producing a recording, from the acoustic environment and production techniques to the various methods of sound recording and reproduction. Areas covered include: *The nature of sound * Acoustics * Microphones * Sound mixing * Noise reduction * Loudspeakers Sadly now deceased, Glyn Alkin was a freelance audio consultant, and was for many years concerned with the selection, training and career development of many senior level studio staff in the BBC and overseas. His other book for Focal Press 'Sound Techniques for Video and TV' is also in the Media Manuals series.