The Sound System Design Primer

Content: Cover --
Half Title --
Title --
Copyright --
Dedication --
Contents --
List of Figures --
Preface: Why This Book? Who Is This Book For? --
Acknowledgments --
Introduction: What This Book Does and How It Works --
A Note on Safety --
Part I What Is a Sound System? --
Section I Basics --
Chapter 1 The Four Standard Elements of the Analog Sound System --
Chapter 2 The Four Standard Elements of the Digital Sound System --
Chapter 3 What Is Sound?-Part 1: Acoustic Version --
Chapter 4 What Is Sound?-Part 2: Electric Version --
Chapter 5 What Is Sound?-Part 3: Digital Version --
Section II Inputs --
Chapter 6 Microphones (Wired) --
Chapter 7 Microphones (Wireless) --
Chapter 8 Direct Inputs (Instruments, Turntables, Etc.) --
Chapter 9 Playback Devices and Systems --
Section III Processing --
Chapter 10 Preamplifiers and Mixing Consoles --
Chapter 11 Effects-Part 1: Creative and Mixing Effects --
Chapter 12 DSP: Digital Signal Processing --
Chapter 13 Effects-Part 2: System Calibration Effects --
Section IV Amplification --
Chapter 14 Power Math --
Chapter 15 Power Amplifiers: Plus a Note on Power Conditioners, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, and Distros --
Section V Outputs --
Chapter 16 Speakers --
Chapter 17 Monitoring Systems --
Section VI Computers and Sound --
Chapter 18 Networks and Connectivity --
Chapter 19 Show Control --
Chapter 20 Triggers, Sensors, and Customization --
Section VII Communication Systems --
Chapter 21 Audio Com Systems --
Chapter 22 Paging Systems --
Chapter 23 Video Com: We Know It\'s Not Audio, But It\'s Almost Always Our Job Anyway! --
Section VIII Connections --
Chapter 24 Cable Types and Their Uses --
Part II How Do You Set Up, Test, and Calibrate a Basic Sound System? --
Section IX Installation --
Chapter 25 Signal Flow, From Installation to Verification --
Chapter 26 Testing and Troubleshooting --
Section X Calibration. Chapter 27 Measurement Tools and Systems --
Chapter 28 Measurement Practices, System Calibration, and Optimization --
Chapter 29 Acoustic Treatments and Other Solutions --
Part III What Type of Sound System Do You Need? --
Section XI The Basic Process of System Design --
Chapter 30 Understanding the Source Material --
Chapter 31 Understanding the Venue --
Chapter 32 Understanding the Audience --
Chapter 33 Understanding the Budget and Available Resources --
Chapter 34 Selecting Loudspeakers and Positions: Loudspeaker Modeling --
Chapter 35 Selecting the Remaining Equipment and Plan for Operation --
Chapter 36 Refining Your Choices --
Section XII The Different Types of Sound System --
Chapter 37 Concerts, Small Scale --
Chapter 38 Concerts, Large Scale, and Festivals --
Chapter 39 Theater-Straight Plays --
Chapter 40 Theater-Musicals --
Chapter 41 Conventions and Other Multi-room Live Events --
Chapter 42 Performing Arts Venues and Houses of Worship for Permanent Installation --
Chapter 43 Supermarkets, Airports, and Other Retail Spaces --
Chapter 44 Theme Parks, Cruise Ships, Casinos, and Other Themed Environments --
Chapter 45 Recording/Mixing/Mastering Studios (Project and Commercial) for Music, Film, Etc: Including a Brief Note on Sound Stages for Visual Media --
Chapter 46 Corporate Offices, Hotels, Restaurants, and Other Architectural Environments --
Chapter 47 Creative Systems: Multimedia Art Galleries, New Media, New Uses --
Part IV How Do You Document and Present Your Design? --
Section XIII Technical Drawing --
Chapter 48 Basic Technical Drawing Standards: Organizing and Labeling, Drawing Setup, Notes on Computer Drafting, Etc. --
Chapter 49 Plan and Elevation Views: Including Rack Elevations --
Chapter 50 System Block Diagrams: Audio, Control, Network Risers --
Chapter 51 Mounting Details --
Chapter 52 Magic Sheets. Section XIV Other Technical Documentation --
Chapter 53 Hookups and Workbooks --
Chapter 54 Equipment (Hardware, Cable, RF, IP, Etc.) Schedules and Facilities Impact Reports --
Chapter 55 Budget Documents --
Chapter 56 Technical Narratives --
Chapter 57 Presentation Packaging: to Clients, Bidders, and Integrators --
Section XV Presenting Your Work to Paying Clients --
Chapter 58 First Presentations --
Chapter 59 Revisions and Value Engineering --
Chapter 60 Finalizing and Signing Off --
Afterword: What Comes Next-A Path Forward for the System Designer --
Bibliography and Further Reading --
Index.