CHAPTER 3

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Studio Acoustics and Design

The Audio Cyclopedia defines the term acoustics as “a science dealing with the production, effects, and transmission of sound waves; the transmission of sound waves through various mediums, including reflection, refraction, diffraction, absorption, and interference; the characteristics of auditoriums, theaters, and studios, as well as their design.” We can see from this description that the proper acoustic design of a music recording, project, and audio-for-visual or broadcast studio is no simple matter. A wide range of complex variables and interrelationships often come into play in the making of a successful ...

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