Practical coverage of the latest sound studio construction techniques and components
Handbook of Sound Studio Construction: Rooms for Recording and Listening provides expert advice and detailed examples for anyone contemplating the construction or renovation of an acoustically sensitive room. The first part of the book offers specific details on 10 types of rooms, including recording studios, control rooms, and home theaters. The remainder of the book contains several tutorial chapters on acoustics-related topics, such as wall and floor construction and heating and ventilation. Information on dozens of manufacturers and companies involved in the acoustic and home studio industry is included. This book is the perfect companion to Master Handbook of Acoustics..
Handbook of Sound Studio Construction covers:
- Acoustic designs for 10 different types of rooms
- Modern acoustic modules
- Surround-sound playback
- Webcasting, noise control, and sound isolation, reflectors and reverberation, acoustic doors and sound locks, Live End-Dead End control rooms, and electrical wiring and grounding
- Applications such as video gaming
- The effects of home furnishings on small-room acoustics
- Subwoofers, soundbars, and in-wall speakers
- How to upgrade and improve performance of an existing home theater room
- Up-to-date design that reflect today’s trends in architectural acoustics
- Products and materials from diverse manufacturers
About the Author
Ken Pohlmann is professor emeritus and former director of the Music Engineering programs at the University of Miami. He is a consultant for audio manufacturers in technology development and patent litigation. Pohlmann has authored or co-authored numerous books, including Principles of Digital Audio and Master Handbook of Acoustics, both for McGraw-Hill. He is a monthly contributor to Sound & Vision magazine and has written over 2,500 articles and test reports for magazines and journals. Pohlmann chaired the Audio Engineering Society's International Conference on Digital Audio, and co-chaired the International Conference on Internet Audio. He consults for companies such as Bertlesmann Music Group, Cirrus Logic, Ford, Fujitsu, Harman International, Hughes Electronics, Hyundai, IBM, Daimler-Chrysler, Lexus, Microsoft, Nippon Columbia, Philips, Sony, Time Warner, and Toyota.
