Why digital?; Some audio principles; Digital principles; Conversion; Compression; Digital recording and transmission principles; Error correction; Transmission; Digital Audio Tape Recorders; Magnetic disk drives; Digital Audio editing; Digital audio in optical disks; Sound quality considerations
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John Watkinson is an independent international consultant in advanced applications of electronics to audiovisual and avionics systems. He is a Fellow of the AES, a member of the Society of Expert Witnesses, and the British Computer Society and is a chartered information systems practitioner. He presents lectures, seminars and training courses worldwide. He is the author of many other Elsevier books, including The Art of DigitalVideo, An Introduction to Digital Video, Convergence in Broadcast and Communications Media, Television Fundamentals and The Art of the Helicopter.
'It's hugely informative, well illustrated and an essential source
of reference.'
Malcolm Nelson in Line Up magazine
'...a full dissection of all things digital... accessibility is one
of this book's strong points.'
Future Music magazine
Reviews of previous editions
'Once in a while, someone writes a technical book which becomes the
definitive work or industry bible. John Watkinson has done that
with The Art of Digital Audio'.
New Scientist
' As a bridge between introductory text and technical dissertations
or papers, The Art of Digital Audio remains highly recommended.'
Studio Sound
' Watkinson writes clearly and makes frequent use of diagrams, what
he has produced here is an authoritative text book. As a reference
work, this book is superb. In short, an essential reference work
for any modern recording facility. Sound Engineer & Producer
'Since digital audio has become a commercial reality there has been
a need for a comprehensive textbook on the subject; a need
fulfilled by John Watkinson. ... The Art of Digital Audio is highly
informative but approachable and refreshing at the same time, hence
widening its appeal outside the university campus to DIY-ers and
enthusiasts alike. Highly recommended. Paul Miller, Hi-Fi News
'Mr Watkinson's work commands pride of place amongst the
publications on digital audio techniques.' EBU Review (European
Broadcasting Union journal)
Selected by Choice - the magazine of the American College Libraries
Association - as one of their OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC BOOKS.
'For some time there has been a need for a comprehensive book on
this subject. This book covers both the essential theory of all
aspects of audio reproduction and a good deal of its practice.
Highly recommended as an acquisition for libraries serving either
technical groups or the public who require an authoritative
overview of digital audio reproduction.'
'The Art of Digital Audio by John Watkinson remains the best in its
field.'
David Josephson, Sound & Communications
'It's a must for all audio engineers interested in complete digital
fluency. ' Radio World
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