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Chapter 6

Mathematics for Audio Systems

by Don Davis and Eugene Patronis, Jr.

6.1 Engineering Calculations

6.2 Precision, Accuracy, and Resolution

6.3 Simple Numbers

6.4 How to Add Gains and Losses Algebraically

6.5 The Factor-Label System

Developing a Conversion Factor

The Foot Pound System

Non-SI Audio Terms

Generating US Dimensions from SI Dimensions

Simplified SI to US and US to SI Conversions

6.6 Basic Physical Terms

Conversion Factors from Base Units

6.7 Mathematical Operations

Log Multipliers

Antilogs of Multiplied Logarithms

Comparing Arithmetic and Exponential Notation

Comparing Arithmetic, Exponential, and Logarithmic Forms

6.8 Complex Number Operations ...

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