Audio in Media - Tapa dura

"The book is very thorough from discussions of the physics of audio and acoustics to specific instruction on things such as voiceovers and background music." "I consider this text to be a very good "nuts and bolts" kind of book. Many of my students keep this text for future reference. For clear and relevant information "Audio in Media" is very helpful." "The book represents one of the best and most comprehensive undergraduate college texts covering all aspects of audio in various media. The book works exceptionally well for this introduction to audio concepts." "Alten does an excellent job of describing the preparation for and process of recording, both in the studio and in a field location. I appreciate his comprehensiveness in discussing microphones, mixers, nonlinear systems and equipment for field recording."

In this market-leading text, Stanley Alten, an internationally recognized scholar and expert in the area of audio production, provides students with an introduction to the basic techniques and principles needed for audio production in media. The text has helped professors effectively teach this technically based course to the introductory audio production student through its clear and current illustrations and photos and student-friendly writing. Comprehensive, technically accurate, and up-to-date, the text covers informational, perceptual, and aesthetic aspects of sound as they apply to each stage of the production process -- from planning to post-production.