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We experience spaces not only by seeing but also by listening We can navigate a room in the dark, and "hear" the emptiness of a house without furniture. Our experience of music in a concert hall depends on whether we sit in the front row or under the balcony. The unique acoustics of religious spaces acquire symbolic meaning. Social relationships are strongly influenced by the way that space changes sound. In Spaces Speak, Are You Listening?, Barry Blesser and Linda-Ruth Salter examine auditory spatial awareness: experiencing space by attentive listening. Every environment has an aural architecture.

The audible attributes of physical space have always contributed to the fabric of human culture, as demonstrated by prehistoric multimedia cave paintings, classical Greek open-air theaters, Gothic cathedrals, acoustic geography of French villages, modern music reproduction, and virtual spaces in home theaters. Auditory spatial awareness is a prism that reveals a culture's attitudes toward hearing and space. Some listeners can learn to "see" objects with their ears, but even without training, we can all hear spatial geometry such as an open door or low ceiling.

Integrating contributions from a wide range of disciplines—including architecture, music, acoustics, evolution, anthropology, cognitive psychology, audio engineering, and many others—Spaces Speak, Are You Listening? establishes the concepts and language of aural architecture. These concepts provide an interdisciplinary guide for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of how space enhances our well-being. Aural architecture is not the exclusive domain of specialists. Accidentally or intentionally, we all function as aural architects..
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The Microphone Book is the only guide you will ever need to the latest in microphone technology, application and technique This new edition features, more on microphone arrays and wireless microphones; a new chapter on classic old models; the latest developments in surround; expanded advice on studio set up, recording and mic selection; improved layout for ease of reference; even more illustrations.

John Eargle provides detailed analysis of the different types of microphones available. He then addresses their application through practical examples of actual recording sessions and studio operations. Surround sound is covered from both a creative and a technical viewpoint.

This classic reference takes the reader into the studio or concert hall to see how performers are positioned and how the best microphone array is determined. Problem areas such as reflections, studio leakage and isolation are analyzed from practical viewpoints. Creative solutions to such matters as stereo sound staging, perspective, and balance are also covered in detail. Recording and sound reinforcement engineers at all levels of expertise will find The Microphone Book an invaluable resource for learning the 'why' as well as the 'how' of choosing a microphone for any situation.

* The most comprehensive guide available, heavily illustrated with helpful diagrams, charts and equations
* A timesaving, one-stop reference covering both microphone technology and practical tips on use and problem solving
* Written by a highly respected industry veteran and Grammy award winner.
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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.
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This essential guide takes you through all the steps you need to record, mix and produce multi-channel music with Digidesign's Pro Tools. It covers preproduction, recording, setup, mixing and delivery of surround music, and explains how you can use Pro Tools to deliver mixes in DVD-Vdieo, DVD-Audio, and SACD. You'll also learn about encoding mixes for Dolby Digital and DTS, mixing to picture, and the strengths of the Pro Tools platform. In addition, the included DVD provides audio examples of the concepts illustrated in the book..
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A collection of powerful, disturbing, and ultimately inspiring writings on the violence children witness, suffer, and inflict on one another in this country..
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Practical Recording 5: Surround Sound provides a thorough breakdown of such surround sound problem areas as binaural room scanning, phase cancellation, and working with analog and digital sound. Packed with vital studio tips, including guides to multiple miking and the theory behind speaker placement, this book is the ultimate guide to recreating the world on playback..
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Music and visual producers can enhance the listening experience and engage their audience more effectively with the improved perceptive involvement of surround sound. Record, process, and deliver effective and stunning surround sound to your listener with the aid of this guide. Packed with useful, accessible information for novice and experienced users alike, you get carefully detailed screenshots, step-by-step directions, and creative suggestions for producing better audio projects.

Topics include:
• Evolution of surround sound—including a discussion of matrix and discrete formats and the related compression codecs.
• Recording—equipment and techniques to achieve the volume and placement that will immerse the listener in a unique aural environment.
• Post-production—hardware and software set-up of the surround sound desktop environment.
• Channel management—the lowdown on LFE and center channels, and the upshot on downmixing.
• Music surround mixing—adding effects and artificial ambience to the multi-track parts to craft a cohesive surround sound music mix.
• Audio post—crafting an effective surround sound mix to accompany your videos with dialog, sound effects, sound design, Foley, and music resources.
• Exporting files—encoding with separate, stand-alone software and encode options that may be built in to your authoring software..
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