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boputnam
05-03-2004, 06:03 PM
I propose we use this Thread to document some of the references that we find pivotal, with a brief mention on why. There are some references I know got buried out in the ether, and I will go find 'em and get it all here.

:coolness:

boputnam
05-03-2004, 06:06 PM
by Rane's engineer Dennis Bohn (2002). Great stuff on crossover theory, filter design and use, and balanced vs unbalanced with attention to ground loops.

Great stuff, although it does promote Rane gear. Regardless, they've done a good job...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0972360700/qid=1083632114/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1__i1_xgl14/102-0254353-2260900?v=glance&s=books

boputnam
05-03-2004, 06:09 PM
...by John Eargle (1980, 2nd ed).

A wonderful compilation of techniques and experiences with recording that translate to reproduction knowledge.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0442225571/qid=1083632827/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1__i1_xgl14/102-0254353-2260900?v=glance&s=books

Long out-of-print, but Amazon's affiliated used booksters are able to find good quality copies.

boputnam
05-03-2004, 06:14 PM
...by Stark, (1996-2004).

If you're working live, FOH (Front of House) engineering, or even studio recording, this is a great resource. Comprehensive and is relatively current technology.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0918371074/qid=1083633091/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2__i2_xgl14/102-0254353-2260900?v=glance&s=books

boputnam
05-03-2004, 06:17 PM
...Yamaha Engineers, Davis and Jones (1989).

Recommended by oldmics, here on the Forum. A powerful reference. :yes:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0881889008/qid=1083633091/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1__i1_xgl14/102-0254353-2260900?v=glance&s=books

boputnam
05-03-2004, 06:20 PM
...by Badmaieff and Davis (1988, 22nd printing).

Given me by Widget. 'nuff said...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0672205203/qid=1083633573/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4__i4_xgl14/102-0254353-2260900?v=glance&s=books

johnaec
05-03-2004, 07:06 PM
I've got a bunch of sound reference books but they're all now in boxes in the garage, suffering from my recent move, until I get bookshelves back up.

I can't remember the title or author offhand, but my favorite is a big yellow book about 3/4" thick - I've got it all marked up with pencil notes...

John

scott fitlin
05-03-2004, 08:52 PM
The New Audio Cyclopedia, Sound Engineers handbook. By Glenn Ballou. Last printing in the 90,s.

Alot of technical information of speakers, electronics, and acoustics. As well as recording, types of gear for different applications. Informative large hard cover book.

Although it is out of print you can try www.alibris.com. They specialize in hard to find and out of print literature.

:cool:

grumpy
05-03-2004, 10:27 PM
Have to throw in a room acoustics ref:

Master Handbook of Acoustics, by
F. Alton Everest (think it's in 4th ed. now)

...Everest fan that I am... ;)

-grumpy

andresohc
05-03-2004, 11:53 PM
For people just getting going in this stuff, I recommend The Loudspeaker Design Cook Book and Bullock on Boxes . These are available from parts express.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=500-034

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=500-037

Thanks for the thread Bo. Great idea.

Oldmics
05-04-2004, 02:49 PM
Availiable as a reprint here

http://www.audioxpress.com/bksprods/books/bkpa1.htm

boputnam
05-04-2004, 03:00 PM
A most useful, leviathan repository of very useful information. You are able to donate to the cause by purchase of a CD-ROM. Good stuff, and interactive calculators on networks, cabinet tuning, etc. Nice guy... :thmbsup:

http://www.bcae1.com/

This, and the following one, can be useful when travelling, library-less, but Internet enabled...

boputnam
05-04-2004, 03:02 PM
http://www.loudspeakers101.com/index.htm

boputnam
05-04-2004, 03:06 PM
http://www.trueaudio.com/st_index.htm

boputnam
05-04-2004, 03:08 PM
Most interesting, and a frequent referral by Giskard - that, and AES...

http://sound.westhost.com/

whgeiger
05-05-2004, 08:14 PM
BP,

References for the most frequently used texts in my library follow; plus one for musicians.

Regards,

WHG

Title: Introduction to Electro-acoustics and Audio Amplifier Design
Author: W. Marshall Leach, Jr.
URL: http://users.ece.gatech.edu/~mleach/
Publication: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., 2001, ISBN 0-7872-7861-0, Second Edition, Revised Printing
Publication: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., 2001, ISBN 0-7575-0375-6, Third Edition
URL: http://www.kendallhunt.com/cgi-bin/pubs.cmd?product=general&searchfor=author&search_str=leach
Abstract: This book is an outgrowth of a senior level elective course in audio engineering that the author has taught to electrical engineering students at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The first part of the book covers basic acoustics as it pertains to the field of audio engineering. Remaining chapters, address the application of the tools of electro-acoustics, to the design of loudspeakers, their enclosures, crossovers, networks, acoustic horns, and audio amplifiers.

Title: Acoustics
Author: Leo L. Beranek
Publication: ASA-B, 491 pages, Hardcover, 1986, (originally published 1954).
URL: http://asa.aip.org/publications.html#pub04
Abstract: An indispensable source of practical acoustical concepts and theory, with information on microphones, loudspeakers and speaker enclosures, room acoustics, and acoustical applications of electro-mechanical circuit theory.

Title: Vibration and Sound
Publication: ASA-B, 468 pages, hardcover, 1981, (originally published 1936)
URL: http://asa.aip.org/publications.html#pub22
Author: Philip M. Morse
Abstract: This publication provides students and professionals with the broad spectrum of acoustics theory, including wave motion, radiation problems, the propagation of sound waves, and transient phenomena.

Title: Acoustical Engineering
Publication: D. Van Nostrand Co., Inc. (1957)
Publication: Professional Audio Journals, Inc. (1991)
URL: http://www.audioxpress.com/bksprods/books/bkpa1.htm
Author: Harry F. Olson
Abstract: Comprehensive but dated text on the subject of acoustical engineering. Its reprinting at this late date says volumes about the value and significance of Olsen’s work. For those involved in this discipline, a copy of this book should be considered a necessary addition to their reference library.

Title: Introduction to Electro-acoustics and Audio Amplifier Design, Second Edition, Revised Printing
Author: W. Marshall Leach, Jr.
URL: http://users.ece.gatech.edu/~mleach/
Publication: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., 2001, ISBN 0-7872-7861-0
URL: http://www.kendallhunt.com/cgi-bin/pubs.cmd?product=general&searchfor=author&search_str=leach
Abstract: This book is an outgrowth of a senior level elective course in audio engineering that the author has taught to electrical engineering students at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The first part of the book covers basic acoustics as it pertains to the field of audio engineering. Remaining chapters, address the application of the tools of electro-acoustics, to the design of loudspeakers, their enclosures, crossovers, networks, acoustic horns, and audio amplifiers.

Title: Handbook for Sound Engineers
Author: Glen Ballou, Editor
Publication: Second Edition, 1998, Focal Press, Boston, Ma.,
Publication: Third Edition, 2002, Focal Press, Boston, Ma.
URL: http://books.elsevier.com/us/bookscat/search/details.asp?mscssid=SDR9A4XJABAC8L0J2DXPP10MMABK6P 6B&country=United+States&community=focalbooks&imprint=Focal+Press&isbn=0240804546
Abstract: This comprehensive reference for sound engineers covers all aspects related to audio engineering from the anatomy of the inner ear to Ethernet topology. Ballou, an engineer who has been active in the Audio Engineering Society as governor and chairman, and 26 other professional engineers and musicians cover topics including acoustics; DSPs; DVDs; modeling and auralization; sound-system design, application and installation; loudspeaker and enclosure building, testing and measuring; sound recording and playback; transmission techniques; audio circuits, amplifiers, and filters; consoles; and grounding.

Reference for Musicians

Title: The Physics of Musical Instruments
Author: Neville H. Fletcher
Author: Thomas D. Rossing
Publication: Springer-Verlag, 1998, ISBN 0-387-98374-0, Second Edition
URL: http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,10735,4-102-22-1520484-0,00.html?changeHeader=true
Abstract: While the history of musical instruments is nearly as old as civilization itself, the science of acoustics is quite recent. By understanding the physical basis of how instruments are used to make music, one hopes ultimately to be able to give physical criteria to distinguish a fine instrument from a mediocre one. As yet, many of the subtleties in musical sounds of which instrument makers and musicians are aware remain beyond the reach of modern acoustic measurements. This book describes the results of such acoustical investigations - fascinating intellectual and practical exercises. Addressed to readers with a reasonable grasp of physics who are not put off by a little mathematics, this book discusses most of the traditional instruments currently in use in Western music. A guide for all who have an interest in music and how it is produced, as well as serving as a comprehensive reference for those undertaking research in the field.

boputnam
03-27-2006, 08:21 PM
It's far past time for re-igniting this thread. We have many new members who've surely got some gems to add.

A must read, in my opinion, is

Handbook for Sound Engineers, Third Edition, Glen M Ballou, ed.
Focal Press

Here's the Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0240804546/ref=sib_rdr_dp/103-6988581-5762260?me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&no=283155&st=books&n=283155

There is a paperback for fewer pesos...

glen
03-29-2006, 02:57 PM
Studio Monitoring Design (Hardcover)
by PHILIP NEWELL (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index=books&field-author-exact=PHILIP%20NEWELL&rank=-relevance%2C%2Bavailability%2C-daterank/103-9044550-5222255)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0240514076/qid=1143668676/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/103-9044550-5222255?s=books&v=glance&n=283155


http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0240514076.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/0240514076/ref=dp_image_0/103-9044550-5222255?%5Fencoding=UTF8&n=283155&s=books)

I found this 1997 book on high level monitoring and studio control room design very interesting. Detailed discussions of what the folks who make the records are listening to.

Review
'...an intense trip, spinning through loudspeaker-based audio, swathes of which the enthusiast will want to read many times... This is one of the most important 'real world' books to be published about speakers and acoustics, sewing together measurement and listeneing. It should certainly be compulsory reading for anyone who designs loudspeakers or amplifiers!'
Ben Duncan, Hi-Fi News, 1997

edgewound
04-19-2006, 02:26 PM
In another thread I posted a link that I think everyone here will find extremely useful:
http://www.vibrationdata.com/piano.htm

I suggest that you also look at the rest of the site, as there is some very useful and cool info on acoustics and stuff...."stuff" is the technical nomenclature.;) :p

I hope you find it as fascinating as I have....and bookmark it.

http://www.vibrationdata.com

boputnam
04-20-2006, 04:45 PM
Just stumbled across this - might be pretty handy...

Sweetwater "Expert Center" Glossary, and more (http://www.sweetwater.com/expert-center/glossary/)

(this is not an an endorsement for Sweetwater)

hapy._.face
04-21-2006, 03:35 PM
In recent attempts to wrap my head around crossover topologies- I found this link especially helpful in demystifying certain elements:

http://www.linkwitzlab.com/filters.htm

boputnam
04-21-2006, 03:50 PM
Basic Car Audio Electronics (http://www.bcae1.com/)

Don't dismiss this due to it's name - there is some very useful stuff. Passive crossovers, passive vs electronic, op amps, enclosure calculator, L-pad design calculator, etc, etc. etc. Donations are welcome.

boputnam
04-21-2006, 04:01 PM
Audio Innovation (http://www.danmarx.org/audioinnovation/index.html)

Build an impedance analyzer, and more...

boputnam
04-21-2006, 04:03 PM
Elliott Sound Products (http://sound.westhost.com)

A website Giskard, I believe, has pointed us to more than once...

johnaec
04-22-2006, 05:47 PM
I just noticed JBL has a Technical Glossary at their site: http://www.jbl.com/home/technology/glossary.aspx?Language=ENG&Country=US&Region=USA&act=glossary&term=A

Different tabs across the top take you to different sections, and I already found out some stuff I wasn't aware of. A lot of it's pretty basic, but a few jewels there too... :)

John

moldyoldy
04-24-2006, 09:06 AM
Reference Data for Radio Engineers
Howard W Sams and Co./ITT
Library of Congress catalog number 43-14665 (5th Edition)

While the title might suggest this book to be of little use to us audio nuts, it's actually a very valuable source of info for the dedicated beginner as well as the seasoned pro. The second edition is available as a free downloadable PDF (9.12MB) at;

http://www.pmillett.com/Books/FTR_ref_data.pdf

I have the 5th Edition (1968) in hardback, which includes a ton of great info not in the 2nd, including Fourier Waveform Analysis, SS design, etc. There may be later editions as well. Highly recommend.

whgeiger
09-05-2006, 06:09 PM
References for the most frequently used books in my library follow; plus one for musicians.

Regards,

WHG

Title: Introduction to Electro-Acoustics and Audio Amplifier Design
Author: W. Marshall Leach, Jr.
URL: http://users.ece.gatech.edu/~mleach/ (http://users.ece.gatech.edu/~mleach/)
Publication: Third Edition, 2003, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., ISBN: 978-0-7575-0375-7
URL: http://www.kendallhunt.com/index.cfm?PID=219&AUT=LEACH&ISB=&DIS=0&GRA=0&DES=&MTC=exact&BOOL=AND&KEY=&PPS=25&SRT=rank&CMD=detail&SRH=&PRD=1730 (http://www.kendallhunt.com/index.cfm?PID=219&AUT=LEACH&ISB=&DIS=0&GRA=0&DES=&MTC=exact&BOOL=AND&KEY=&PPS=25&SRT=rank&CMD=detail&SRH=&PRD=1730)
Abstract: This book is an outgrowth of a senior level elective course in audio engineering that the author has taught to electrical engineering students at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The first part of the book covers basic acoustics as it pertains to the field of audio engineering. Remaining chapters, address the application of the tools of electro-acoustics, to the design of loudspeakers, their enclosures, crossovers, networks, acoustic horns, and audio amplifiers.

Title: Acoustics
Author: Leo L. Beranek
Publication: ASA-B, 491 pages, Hardcover, 1996, (originally published 1954), ISBN: 0-88318-494-X
URL: http://asa.aip.org/publications.html#pub04 (http://asa.aip.org/publications.html#pub04)
Abstract: An indispensable source of practical acoustical concepts and theory, with information on microphones, loudspeakers and speaker enclosures, room acoustics, and acoustical applications of electro-mechanical circuit theory.

Title: Vibration and Sound
Publication: ASA-B, 468 pages, Hardcover, 1981, (originally published 1936), ISBN: 0-88318-876-7
URL: http://asa.aip.org/publications.html#pub22 (http://asa.aip.org/publications.html#pub22)
Author: Philip M. Morse
Abstract: This publication provides students and professionals with the broad spectrum of acoustics theory, including wave motion, radiation problems, the propagation of sound waves, and transient phenomena.

Title: Acoustical Engineering
Publication: D. Van Nostrand Co., Inc. (1957)
Publication: Professional Audio Journals, Inc. (1991)
URL: http://www.audioxpress.com/bksprods/books/bkpa1.htm (http://www.audioxpress.com/bksprods/books/bkpa1.htm)
Author: Harry F. Olson
Abstract: Comprehensive but dated text on the subject of acoustical engineering. Its reprinting at this late date says volumes about the value and significance of Olsen’s work. For those involved in this discipline, a copy of this book should be considered a necessary addition to their reference library.

Title: Handbook for Sound Engineers
Author: Glen Ballou, Editor
Publication: Third Edition, 2002, Focal Press, Boston, Ma., ISBN: 0-240-80758-8
URL: http://books.elsevier.com/us//focalbooks/us/subindex.asp?maintarget=&isbn=0240807588&country=United+States&srccode=&ref=&subcode=&head=&pdf=&basiccode=&txtSearch=&SearchField=&operator=&order=&community=focalbooks (http://books.elsevier.com/us//focalbooks/us/subindex.asp?maintarget=&isbn=0240807588&country=United+States&srccode=&ref=&subcode=&head=&pdf=&basiccode=&txtSearch=&SearchField=&operator=&order=&community=focalbooks)
Abstract: This comprehensive reference for sound engineers covers all aspects related to audio engineering from the anatomy of the inner ear to Ethernet topology. Ballou, an engineer who has been active in the Audio Engineering Society as governor and chairman, and 26 other professional engineers and musicians cover topics including acoustics; DSPs; DVDs; modeling and auralization; sound-system design, application and installation; loudspeaker and enclosure building, testing and measuring; sound recording and playback; transmission techniques; audio circuits, amplifiers, and filters; consoles; and grounding.

Reference for Musicians

Title: The Physics of Musical Instruments
Author: Neville H. Fletcher
Author: Thomas D. Rossing
Publication: Second Edition, 1998, Springer-Verlag, ISBN 0-387-98374-0.
URL: http://www.springer.com/west/home/generic/search/results?SGWID=4-40109-22-1520484-0 (http://www.springer.com/west/home/generic/search/results?SGWID=4-40109-22-1520484-0)
Abstract: While the history of musical instruments is nearly as old as civilization itself, the science of acoustics is quite recent. By understanding the physical basis of how instruments are used to make music, one hopes ultimately to be able to give physical criteria to distinguish a fine instrument from a mediocre one. As yet, many of the subtleties in musical sounds of which instrument makers and musicians are aware remain beyond the reach of modern acoustic measurements. This book describes the results of such acoustical investigations - fascinating intellectual and practical exercises. Addressed to readers with a reasonable grasp of physics who are not put off by a little mathematics, this book discusses most of the traditional instruments currently in use in Western music. A guide for all who have an interest in music and how it is produced, as well as serving as a comprehensive reference for those undertaking research in the field.

boputnam
12-14-2006, 10:47 AM
A Link to Audio Annals (http://www.audioannals.com/index.htm) seems a fitting addition to this keeper thread.

SEAWOLF97
02-28-2007, 04:54 PM
http://theaudiocritic.com/cwo/Back_Issues/

DJ Vincenzo
05-16-2007, 06:00 PM
http://melhuish.org/audio/horn.html
http://ldsg.snippets.org/HORNS/design.html
http://ldsg.snippets.org/HORNS/index.php
http://www.danleysoundlabs.com/forum/forums/forum-view.asp?fid=37
http://www.geocities.com/loudspeakerguru/subindex_page2.html
http://www.pispeakers.com/contents.html
http://fullrangedriver.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2258
http://www.servodrive.com/basstech7.html
http://www.linkwitzlab.com/x-sb80-3wy.htm#part%201
http://www.experiencemusic.net/speakers.htm
http://vikingaudio.com/english/mcw/mcw.htm
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/manufacture/whyhorns.htm
http://www.diysubwoofers.org/tls/
http://www.quarter-wave.com/




what i gathered in the past month from my quest to biuld the perfect midbass horn for my 2226J's.

boputnam
05-16-2007, 07:29 PM
by John Eargle.

Embarrassingly, while we have included many of John Eargle's writings, I find we are missing much of his ground breaking work.

This is a pic of the cover of Don's copy...

I have spent hours staring at that photo, and pondering the thought/planning/knowledge that went into the flown layout, "way back then".
- Note how the L/R stacks have the horns staggered - never adjacent
- Note how the center cluster is stacked - horns top and bottom, and arrayed to disperse their dispersion pattern...

Genius.

Comb filtering effects ruin the sound reproduction of an othewise great system. Never forget...

DJ Vincenzo
05-20-2007, 07:10 PM
2 of the best resources on web about the tapped horn...the wave of the future....kicking everyone's arses (esp JBL since they just bout stopped producing bass horns)

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97674&perpage=10&pagenumber=1

http://www.speakerplans.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8329

The genius....he use to work for Nasa to simulate/measure sonic booms...invented the servo drive and Lab horn and now is destroying the competitors with his new line of Danley subs....

http://www.danleysoundlabs.com/

im tryn to come up (with a lot of help) of a tapped horn design for jbl subs.

boputnam
12-20-2007, 07:09 PM
Crispin Pritchard just posted this over on Pro Sound Web. Seems like a useful resource. I thought it might be of interest here, too, to all y'all... :)

Free Music Software (http://freemusicsoftware.org/)

gedlee
04-08-2008, 08:51 AM
I think that interested parties might find some useful info at my web site www.gedlee.com (http://www.gedlee.com). While I do sell products, there is still a lot of useful information posted. I'm trying not to be commercial here, but I do think that a glance might prove interesting since none of it is referenced here.

I'll understand if this post does not survive.

Mr. Widget
04-08-2008, 11:06 PM
I think that interested parties might find some useful info at my web site www.gedlee.com (http://www.gedlee.com). While I do sell products, there is still a lot of useful information posted. I'm trying not to be commercial here, but I do think that a glance might prove interesting since none of it is referenced here.

I'll understand if this post does not survive.I took a look at your site after another post you made had piqued my interest. I am not endorsing your books (as I haven't read them), but I certainly think they deserve to be listed here.


Widget

Ken Andrew
10-01-2009, 05:03 AM
The ear is an extraordinary sensory organ. Two books to introduce how and why you hear:

The Physics and Psychophysics of Music: An Introduction (http://www.amazon.com/Physics-Psychophysics-Music-Introduction/dp/0387094709/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254398412&sr=1-1) by Juan G. Roederer:
The 2nd edition has much (Year 12) physics and a little bit of anatomy. More into the accoustics than biology. Covers how sounds are generated and heard.

Bases of Hearing Science (http://www.amazon.com/Bases-Hearing-Science-John-Durrant/dp/0683027379/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254398674&sr=1-1) by John D. Durrant and Jean H. Lovrinic (Paperback - Jan 15, 1995)
A lot of anatomy and a little bit of (Year 12) physics. The biology is thoroughly dissected into what happens to sound after it hits your ears. You will never stick anything in your earhole again once you realise how delicate it is on the other side.

Both books have absolutely nothing about loudspeakers.

1audiohack
10-01-2009, 08:25 PM
Handbook For Sound Engineers 4th edition. The Acousic Measurement and Small Room Acoustic chapters are really good. 10-2008

Some of my favorites not yet listed.

Sound System Engineering by Don Davis and Eugene Patronis, JR. 3rd edition 2006. The Audio and Acoustic Measurement chapter is great, one of the best explanations of how to use the Nyquist plot and its dimensionaly expanded variant, the Heyser Spiral.

Don Davis worked with many of the greats in audio and had a hand in shaping audio as we know it today, he is also the Father of SynAudCon. Eugene Patronis, JR. is Professor of Physics, Emeitus Georgia Institute of Technology. They are both fun to read.

Time Delay Spectrometry, an Anthology of the Works of Richard C. Heyser on Measurement Analysis and Perception.

Its a pitty, Richard's remarkable insight and his work is so often copied, and so seldom acknowledged. These are the writings from the man who really put it all together. Prior to Heyser, real life data from manufactures was usually frequency vs. level responses and rarely phase response. Cancer took him in 1987 I believe, the depth of his works are still not fully realized.

If you really want to dig into how and why loud speakers behave as they do, and how to "correctly" (read and you'll see) measure them, I believe this is the book.

On the fun side, The Human Side of Engineering by Alger. 1972
Tales of General Electric Engineering OVer 80 Years. From about 1885 or so. Very cool!

I hope to find something like it about Bell Labs in the hey-day. Anyone know of some?

Ruediger
03-10-2010, 12:30 PM
Here is the famous article from A.N. Thiele: Loudspeakers in vented boxes.

Enjoy!
Ruediger

Ruediger
10-13-2010, 09:55 AM
Here come two papers about the so-called Karlson couplers.

To some people including me it's voodoo, black magic and snake oil. But it's fine that not all of us need to share the same opinion. Enjoy!

Ruediger

Ruediger
01-04-2011, 10:54 AM
A paper from D.B. Keele: how to design a low frequency horn using the Thiele Small parameters.

Ruediger

Ruediger
03-10-2011, 12:57 PM
Let there be Boom!

boputnam
06-29-2011, 09:50 AM
From a member in a far off place...



http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/filter/filter_2.html

Bookmark this one.

Ducatista47
05-31-2012, 10:52 PM
There is a new entry come to town. Ethan Winer has written a tome called The Audio Expert. It looks far reaching, and I have benefited from his writing in the past.

It is on Amazon, but I have ordered it from his web store. For a few more bucks the extras seem a steal.

http://www.ethanwiner.com/book.htm

Can't recommend it until it is in my hands, but it looks very promising for souls like myself.

Clark

Ducatista47
08-22-2012, 10:42 PM
Yes, I'll recommend it. Old hat to some experts here, but I learned a lot. It does have a very wide perspective.

Clark

BTW, it arrived promptly. It just took me a long time to get around to recommending it.

Ruediger
12-09-2014, 12:08 PM
Altec Lansing Engineering Notes,
Technical Letter No. 262:
Coverage of Multiple Mantaray Horns
Mark Ureda & Ted Uzzle

1audiohack
12-10-2014, 10:55 PM
. Thank you Ruediger!

I read this many years ago and recently my interest in the apparent apex phenomenon was rekindled and I could not for the life of me remember enough about this paper to find it.

There is one definition in there that my years had fuzzied. You would think if not Altec, at least I would have remembered Ted Uzzle coauthored.

Safely stored now thank you!

All the best,
Barry.

Ken Andrew
09-23-2015, 06:40 AM
This 416 page paperback, published 2009 by Granta Publications, London appears to be the best contemporary explanation of how recorded music evolved in the last 50 years. Book does not hold back on presenting views that may offend many in the Audio Engineering industry. Despite the best intentions, it infers greed was the primary driver of evolution and created a long-term decline in quality. Has many fascinating insights to the creation of new products and issues like remastering, loudness levels, optimal S/N, single microphone vs multi-track, etc. The book ends about 2008.

Ducatista47
09-23-2015, 12:21 PM
This 416 page paperback, published 2009 by Granta Publications, London appears to be the best contemporary explanation of how recorded music evolved in the last 50 years. Book does not hold back on presenting views that may offend many in the Audio Engineering industry. Despite the best intentions, it infers greed was the primary driver of evolution and created a long-term decline in quality. Has many fascinating insights to the creation of new products and issues like remastering, loudness levels, optimal S/N, single microphone vs multi-track, etc. The book ends about 2008.

I have praised this book elsewhere on the Forums here and I cannot concur more. Highly recommended.