Umfang:
XI, 241 S.
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Ill., graph. Darst.
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25 cm
Ausgabe:
1. publ.
ISBN:
9780240512792
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0240512790
Anmerkung:
Literaturverz. S. 234 - 235
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Part 1 Introduction: discoveries in magnetism and electricity; history of the microphone. Part 2 Basic acoustics: a maths refresher; transverse and logitudinal waves; velocity of sound; frequency and musical pitch; harmonics; resonance; source directivity; comb filter effect; interaural time delay; directional hearing. Part 3 Basic electronics: molecules and atoms; static electricity; electric current; resistance; capacitance; inductance; alternating current; watts, volts and decibels; active devices. Part 4 Microphone technology: design requirements; transducer types; pressure operation; pressure-gradient operation; combination microphones; the microphone as a current generator. Part 5 Microphones for stereo: the stereo illusion; basic blumlein; M-S stereo; non-coincident (spaced) microphones; near-coincident microphones; surround sound. Part 6 Microphone connectors and accessories: plugs and sockets; microphone cables; microphone supports and stands; windshields. Part 7 Principles of microphone balance: basic guidelines - classical music; basic guidelines - pop music; practical matters. Part 8 Musical instruments and the microphone: the instrument as a sound source; characteristics affecting microphone technique; string instruments; woodwind instruments; brass instruments; percussion instruments; the pianoforte. Part 9 The human voice: how the voice works; the voice and the microphone; microphone technique - the spoken word; the singing voice. Part 10 Ensembles - classical: soloist with piano; chamber music; orchestral music; concertos; voices with orchestra; operas and musicals. Part 11 Ensembles - light music and pop: light music; pop groups; live concerts.
Sprache:
Englisch
Fachgebiete:
Technik
Schlagwort(e):
Mikrofon
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