Book description
Providing insight into the impact media convergence has had on the radio industry, this new edition delivers an excellent introduction to the modern radio production studio, the equipment found in that studio, and the basic techniques needed to accomplish radio production work.New chapters addressing the basics of field recording, production planning, and sound for video are included, as well as a renewed emphasis on not just radio production, but audio production.
Featuring a worktext format tailored for both students and teachers, self-study questions, hands-on projects, and a CD with project material, quizzes, and demonstrations of key concepts, this book offers a solid foundation for anyone who wishes to know more about radio/audio equipment and production techniques.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Production Planning
- Chapter 2 The Studio Environment
- Chapter 3 Digital Audio Production
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Chapter 4 Microphones
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Classifying Microphones
- 4.3 Dynamic Microphones
- 4.4 Condenser Microphones
- 4.5 Microphone Pickup Patterns
- 4.6 The Omnidirectional Pickup Pattern
- 4.7 The Cardioid Pickup Pattern
- 4.8 Polar Response Patterns
- 4.9 Impedance of Microphones
- 4.10 Sensitivity of Microphones
- 4.11 Proximity Effect and Bass Roll-Off
- 4.12 Microphone Feedback
- 4.13 Multiple-Microphone Interference
- 4.14 Stereo
- 4.15 Stereo Miking Techniques
- 4.16 Surround Sound
- 4.17 Special Purpose and Other Types of Microphones
- 4.18 Microphone Accessories
- 4.19 Microphone Usage
- Production Tip 4A—Microphone-to-Mouth Relationship and Setting Levels
- Self-Study
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Projects
- Project 1—Position Microphones in Various Ways to Create Different Effects
- Project 2—With Several Other Students, Make a Recording Using Stereo Miking Techniques
- Project 3—Compare Sound from Different Types of Microphones
- Project 4—Diagram/Apply Miking Techniques to Various On-Campus or Local Sporting Events
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Chapter 5 The Audio Console
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 The Digital Audio Console
- 5.3 Audio Console Functions
- 5.4 Computers and Audio Consoles
- 5.5 Basic Audio Console Components
- 5.6 Input Selectors
- 5.7 Input Volume Control
- 5.8 Monitoring: Speakers and Headphones
- 5.9 Cue
- 5.10 VU Meters
- 5.11 Output Selectors
- 5.12 Output Volume Control
- 5.13 Remote Starts, Clocks, and Timers
- 5.14 Equalizers and Pan Pots
- 5.15 Other Features
- Production Tip 5A—Manipulating Faders
- Self-Study
- Projects
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Chapter 6 Digital Audio Players/Recorders
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 The CD Player
- 6.3 CDs and Care of CDs
- 6.4 The CD Recorder
- 6.5 Data Compression
- 6.6 Compactflash and Other Digital Recorders
- 6.7 Storage
- 6.8 MP3/Portable Audio Players
- 6.9 Digital Distribution Networks
- 6.10 Conclusion
- Self-Study
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Projects
- Project 1—Record a Public Service Announcement that Uses a Sound Effect
- Project 2—Prepare a Report on a Digital Player/Recorder that Is Not Discussed in This Chapter
- Project 3—Play and Record Several CD Selections
- Project 4—Record a 5-minute Interview with a Classmate and Edit the Interview to 3 Minutes, Using a Portable Digital Recording Device
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Chapter 7 Monitor Speakers and Studio Accessories
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Types of Speakers
- 7.3 Basic Speaker System Components
- 7.4 Speaker System Enclosure Designs
- 7.5 Speaker Sound Qualities
- 7.6 Speaker Placement
- 7.7 Phase and Channel Orientation
- 7.8 Monitor Amplifiers
- 7.9 Speaker Sensitivity
- 7.10 Headphones
- 7.11 Hardwiring and Patching
- 7.12 Common Audio Connectors
- 7.13 Other Connectors and Connector Adapters
- 7.14 Balanced and Unbalanced Lines
- 7.15 Microphone, Line, and Speaker Levels
- 7.16 Studio Timers
- 7.17 Telephone Interface
- 7.18 Conclusion
- Self-Study
- Projects
- Chapter 8 Signal Processing Equipment
- Chapter 9 Production Situations
- Chapter 10 Location Sound Recording
- Chapter 11 Sound Production for the Visual Media
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Chapter 12 Internet Radio and Other Distribution Platforms
- 12.1 Introduction
- Production Tip 12A—Love Manifests to Digital
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Production Tip 12B—Internet Audience and On-Air Talent Interaction
- 12.8 On-Demand Files and Podcasting
- 12.9 Building a Home Studio for Internet Audio Production
- 12.10 Copyright
- 12.11 Internet Radio Station Listing Sites
- 12.12 Other Distribution Means
- 12.13 Satellite Radio
- 12.14 Cable and Satellite TV Radio
- 12.15 Over-the-Air Broadcasting
- 12.16 HD Radio
- 12.17 Conclusion
- Self-Study
- Projects
- Glossary
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Appendix Analog and Digital Audio Equipment
- A.1 Introduction
- A.2 Turntables
- A.3 Turntable Use
- A.4 Reel-to-Reel Audio Tape Recorders
- A.5 Reel-to-Reel Recorder Use
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Production Tip A.A—Sel Sync
- A.6 Cassette Tape Recorders
- A.7 Cassette Recorder Use
- A.8 Cartridge Tape Recorders
- A.9 Cartridge Recorder Use
- A.10 Tape-Based Digital Recorders
- A.11 Analog Tape Editing Tools
- A.12 Making Edits
- A.13 Analog Audio Consoles
- A.14 Analog Audio Console Use
- A.15 The MD Recorder/Player
- A.16 The MiniDisc
- A.17 Conclusion
- Index
Product information
- Title: Audio Production Worktext, 7th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2013
- Publisher(s): Focal Press
- ISBN: 9781136035616
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