Loudspeakers : for music recording and reproduction / Philip Newell and Keith Holland.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newell, Philip Richard, author.

Contributor:

Holland, K. R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Loudspeakers.

Music--Acoustics and physics.

Music.

Acoustical engineering.

Sound--Recording and reproducing--Equipment and supplies.

Sound.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (423 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Focal, 2007.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Need advice on which type of speaker to use and where? Very often the choice and positioning of loudspeakers is down to intuition, hearsay and chance. This practical guide explores the link between experience and the technology, giving you a better understanding of the tools you are using and why, leading to greatly improved results. Newell and Holland share years of experience in the design, application and use of loudspeakers for recording and reproducing music. Get practical advice on the applications of different loudspeakers to the different phases of the

Contents:

Loudspeakers For Music Recording and Reproduction; Copyright; Contents; About the authors; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1 What is a loudspeaker?; 1.1 A brief look at the concept; 1.2 A little history and some background; 1.3 Some other problems; 1.4 Some basic facts; 1.4.1 Acoustic wave propagation; 1.4.2 Mechanical and acoustic impedance; 1.4.3 Impedance in loudspeakers; 1.5 The practical moving-coil cone loudspeaker; 1.5.1 The combined response; 1.6 Resistive and reactive loads; 1.7 The bigger picture; References; Bibliography; Chapter 2 Diversity of design

2.1 Moving-coil cone loudspeakers2.1.1 Cones; 2.1.2 Surrounds; 2.1.3 Rear suspensions; 2.1.4 The chassis; 2.1.5 The voice-coil assembly; 2.1.6 Magnet systems; 2.1.7 Ferrofluids; 2.1.8 The complete system; 2.2 Dome loudspeakers; 2.2.1 Hard and soft domes; 2.3 Compression drivers; 2.4 Ribbon loudspeakers; 2.5 Heil air-motion transformers; 2.6 Distributed mode loudspeakers; 2.6.1 Panel/piston combinations; 2.7 Beyond magnetics; 2.7.1 Piezoelectric devices; 2.7.2 Ionic loudspeakers; 2.8 Electrostatic loudspeakers; 2.9 Electromagnetic planar loudspeakers; 2.10 Summary; References; Bibliography

Chapter 3 Loudspeaker cabinets3.1 The concept of the infinite baffle; 3.2 The sealed box; 3.2.1 Acoustic suspensions; 3.3 Reflex enclosures; 3.4 Acoustic labyrinths; 3.4.1 Modern transmission lines; 3.5 ABR systems; 3.6 Bandpass cabinets; 3.7 Series driver operation and isobaric loudspeakers; 3.8 General discussion; 3.9 Cabinet lining materials; 3.10 Cabinet constructions; 3.11 Cabinet shapes and diffraction effects; 3.12 Front grilles; 3.13 Cabinet mounting; References; Chapter 4 Horns; 4.1 The horn as a transformer; 4.2 Directivity control; 4.3 Horn design compromises

4.4 Non-linear acoustics4.5 Examples of non-linear acoustics in loudspeakers; 4.6 Practical horns in studios and homes; 4.7 Implications for practical horn design parameters; 4.8 Summary of results; 4.9 General horn characteristics; 4.10 Phasing plugs; 4.11 Acoustics lenses; 4.12 Horn types; 4.13 Materials of construction; 4.14 Vestigial horns and 'waveguides'; 4.15 Flare rates; References; Chapter 5 Crossovers; 5.1 What is a crossover?; 5.2 Reconstruction problems; 5.3 Orders, slopes and shapes; 5.4 Filter shapes; 5.5 Target functions; 5.5.1 Minimum and non-minimum phase effects

5.5.2 Corrective measures and side-effects5.6 Active versus passive crossovers; 5.7 Physical derivation of crossover delay; 5.8 Digital crossovers; References; Bibliography; Chapter 6 Effects of amplifiers and cables; 6.1 Amplifiers - an over-view; 6.2 Basic requirements for current and voltage output; 6.3 Transient response; 6.4 Non-linear distortions; 6.5 Amplifier classes and modes of operation; 6.5.1 Class A amplifiers; 6.5.2 Class A derivatives; 6.5.3 Class AB; 6.5.4 Class D; 6.5.5 Class G and H; 6.6 MOSFET or BJT?; 6.7 Choosing an amplifier

6.8 Loudspeaker cables and their effect on system performance

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786610707751

9781136124372

1136124373

9781136124389

1136124381

9781280707759

1280707755

9780080465777

0080465773

OCLC:

476027704