Surround Sound, 2/e: Up and running (Paperback)

Description

Fully updated throughout this best selling title on surround sound offers you a wealth of practical information, now considered the go to book for those requiring a working knowledge. Concentrating specifically on surround audio, Holman provides clear comprehensive explanations of complex concepts, making this a must have book for all those in the field.

* Includes mixing tips for multichannel sound
* Step by step instructions for setting up a monitoring room
* Benefit from authors knowledge and clear explanations

From the Back Cover
Surround Sound,
Up and Running
Second Edition
Tomlinson Holman

* Includes recording and mixing tips for multichannel sound
* Step-by-step instructions for setting up a monitoring room
* Authored by the developer of THX Sound

The popularity of Surround Sound in the cinema and home has exploded, with technology becoming cheaper and more accessible. Now in its second edition, Surround Sound is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of this medium.

Written by a leading industry expert, Tom Holman has fully updated this edition to include 10.2 surround, advances in digital cinema and the latest delivery methods. Using clear and concise explanations Holman covers Monitoring, Multichannel Mixing, Delivery Formats and Psychoacoustics.

Full of hands-on practical advice, Surround Sound is essential reading for both new and experienced engineers.

Tomlinson Holman is President of TMH Corporation, Professor of Film Sound at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, and is a leading figure in audio and video. He developed THX Sound and THX Digital Mastering during his period as Corporate Technical Director at Lucasfilm Ltd. Tom has won awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, AES, BKSTS, CAS, CEDIA, IEEE, and MPSE.