High perfomance audio power amplifiers for music performance and reproduction / Ben Duncan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Duncan, Ben, A.M.I.O.A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Audio amplifiers.

Power amplifiers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (481 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

High performance audio power amplifiers

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Boston : Newnes, c1996.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Linking analog electronics, acoustics, heat and music technology; high-end hi-fi and professional PA and recording studio use; theory, modelling and real-world practice; design and repair; the old and the new, the mainstream and the specialised, this comprehensive guide to power amps is a core reference for anyone in the industry, and any interested onlookers.

Contents:

Front Cover; Copyright Page; High Performance Audio Power Amplifiers; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; System of presentation; Chapter 1. Introduction and fundamentals; 1.0. What are audio power amplifiers for ?; 1.1 What is the problem ?; 1.2 What is audio ?; 1.3 What's special about audio ?; 1.4 The ramifications of quality on audio; 1.5 Some different aims of sound reproduction; 1.6 About people and their hearing; 1.7 Limits of a 'objectivity'. Why listen ?; 1.8 Why are power amplifiers needed for audio ?; 1.9 Music fundamentals; 1.10 Adjectives that describe sound

1.11 Nature and range of music (alias programme)1.12 Bass and subsonic content; 1.13 HF dynamics and ultrasonic content; References and Further reading; Chapter 2. Overview of Global Requirements; 2.1 Common formats for power amps; 2.2 Loudspeakers; 2.3 The interrelation of components; 2.4 Behaviour of power amps as voltage sources; 2.5 Current delivery requirements; References and Further reading; Chapter 3. The input port- Interfacing and processing; 3.1 The Input; 3.2 RF filtration; 3.3 The balanced input; 3.4 Sub-sonic protection and high-pass filtering; 3.5 Damage protection

3.6 What are process functions?3.7 Computer control; References and Further reading; Chapter 4. Topologies, classes and modes; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Germanium and early junctions; 4.3 Silicon transistors; 4.4 True symmetry: the sequel; 4.5 Introducing bridging; 4.6 Class-ification; 4.7 Introducing higher classes; 4.8 Beyond analogue; 4.9 Class summary; 4.10 Introducing modes of control; 4.11 Conclusions; References and Further reading; Chapter 5. Features of the power stage; 5.1 Overview; 5.2 Power devices; 5.3 Recognising large signals; 5.4 RF stability; 5.5 V&I limits on output, the context

5.6 Clip indication - external relations5.7 DC offset, at output; 5.8 The output interface; 5.9 Output stage, cooling requirements; 5.10 Logical systems; 5. 11 Output transformers; References and Further reading; Chapter 6. The power supply; 6.1 Mains frequency (50/60Hz) supplies; 6.2 Supply amongst channels; 6.3 Pulse-width power (PWM PSU); 6.4 Power supply (PSU) efficiency round-up; 6.5 Power supply fusing; References and Further reading; Chapter 7. Specifications and testing; 7.1 Why specifications?; 7.2 Why test things; 7.3 Physical environment; 7.4 Frequency response (Bandwidth, BW)

7.5 Introducing noise7.6 Input impedance (Zin); 7.7 Introducing harmonic distortion; 7.8 Power output (Po); 7.9 Dynamic tests; References and Further reading; Chapter 8. Real world testing - rationale and procedures; 8.1 Scope and why essential; 8.2 Listening; 8.3 Operable mains range; 8.4 Signal present indication and metering; 8.5 DC at the input; 8.6 Output DC offset (output offset, Voos); 8.7 Thermal protection and monitoring; 8.8 Muting behaviour; 8.9 EMI and EMC; References and Further reading; Chapter 9. Choice, application installation and set-up; 9.1 Manufactured goods, a résumé

9.2 Howlers

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611034405

9781281034403

1281034401

9780080508047

0080508049

OCLC:

476103089