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Use of Microphones Alec Nisbett (Independent Producer, formerly Senior Producer in the Science and Features Dept at BBC TV.During his career at the BBC he directed over forty documentary features for the acclaimed Horizon series.)

Use of Microphones By Alec Nisbett (Independent Producer, formerly Senior Producer in the Science and Features Dept at BBC TV.During his career at the BBC he directed over forty documentary features for the acclaimed Horizon series.)

Summary

Includes all readers who need to know about how to choose the right microphones for the job, how to position them, move them, balance and control them to make sure of sound quality. This edition has been updated to include more on radio microphones, contact and miniature microphones.

Use of Microphones Summary

Use of Microphones by Alec Nisbett (Independent Producer, formerly Senior Producer in the Science and Features Dept at BBC TV.During his career at the BBC he directed over forty documentary features for the acclaimed Horizon series.)

This is an update of a classic Media Manual, brought into line with the author's recent, completely reworked, comprehensive text The Sound Studio.


* Easy-to-follow Media Manual format * Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of all current microphones * Fourth edition of a classic text The Use of Microphones includes, in a succinct way, all you need to know about how to choose the right microphones
for the job, how to position them, move them, balance and control them to make sure of the sound quality you need. Now completely updated to include more on radio microphones, contact and miniature microphones and combination stereo microphones this
fourth edition continues the tradition of being an easy to read guide for students or professionals who wish to expand their skills. 'The book's treatment of technicalities is flawless, but this is leavened with plenty of common sense.' Terry Mendoza -
Camcorder User, December 1994 - Studio Sound, March 1995 'This is a very readable reference with lots of practical advice.' - Sound & Communications Systems Internat., August 1995 'To anyone with a practical interest in using microphones, whether a
complete beginner or professional who seeks to expand his skills, this book will be an invaluable reference.' - Lighting and Sound International, January 1996

Table of Contents

PARTIAL CONTENTS: Listening to sound; Wavelength; Frequency; Waves and phase; Musical acoustics; The human voice; Listening conditions; Microphone characteristics; Wind, water and mice; Balance; Sound and picture; Music balance; Control; Useful formulae.

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Use of Microphones by Alec Nisbett (Independent Producer, formerly Senior Producer in the Science and Features Dept at BBC TV.During his career at the BBC he directed over forty documentary features for the acclaimed Horizon series.)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19930601
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