Aug
28

Electricity and Electronics Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

Electrics | No Comments

An introductory text, Electricity and Electronics Fundamentals, delineates key concepts in electricity using a simplified approach that enhances learning. Mathematical calculations are kept to the very minimum and concepts are demonstrated through application examples and illustrations. The books span of topics includes vital information on direct current electronics, alternating current electricity and semiconductor devices as well as electronic circuits, digital electronics, computers and microprocessors, electronic communications, and electronic power control. Supplementary appendices provide a glossary and section on electrical safety along with an explanation of soldering techniques.

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Aug
28

Master Audio-The Art & The Science

Audio | No Comments

Mastering Audio explains leading-edge audio concepts in an easy-to-grasp, holistic manner, including an ear-opening investigation of the mysteries of jitter, dither and word-lengths, high sample rates, distortion, headroom, monitor calibration, metering, depth perception, compression and expansion, equipment interconnection and much more. Mastering Audio is for everyone who wants to increase their mastery of digital and analog audio: musicians, producers, A&R, mastering, recording and mixing engineers, and students.

*Outlines the steps taken in producing a compact disc, from creation to final pressing
*Provides insights to equipment, training, and the business of mastering
*Answers questions most frequently asked by audio engineers


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Aug
28

Television Disrupted The Transition from Network to Networked TV

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The president of the Emmy Awards in New York has updated his seminal book about how the technological transition is changing everything. What’s happening to the business of Television? This Second Edition will empower you to make informed business, career and investment choices by giving insights into the technologies, business rules and legal issues that are shaping the future. You will learn about: broadband clouds, mobile video, video snacking, Time-shifted and on-demand viewing, file sharing, advertising, copyright laws, paradigm shifts, parlour tricks and much, much more. This is a book for media, entertainment and telecommunications professionals who need an overview of the new competitive landscape. This book will explain: TV for Telephone Execs; Telephone for Cable TV Execs; Internet for TV, Cable, Satellite & Telephone Execs; Mobile Devices for Everybody.


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Aug
28

Pro Tools For Dummies

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When you add Pro Tools to your home recording studio, you have the software used to create hit records. Throw in Pro Tools All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies, Second Edition and you get the insight you need to capture your sounds, edit your tracks, create a mix, and master your songs for the world to hear. Add a generous helping of your own talent and you have the perfect recipe for music stardom.

This fantastic eight-books-in-one package introduces you to Pro Tools audio- and MIDI-recording software and clues you in on basic multitrack recording techniques. You’ll get wise to Pro Tools’ many features and functions and find out how top recording studios use them to create the biggest hits on the planet. This do-it-now handbook also gets you up to speed on the essential audio-engineering skills you need to make ultra-high-quality recordings. Discover how to:

* Navigate the Pro Tools windows and menus
* Save hours of experimenting and spend more time recording
* Master microphone placement and other home recording basics
* Edit errors out of your tracks
* Equalize (EQ) tracks and add effects
* Work with midi instruments
* Blend your sounds into a stunning final mix
* Assemble and release an album

Don’t spend big bucks and many months taking classes in audio engineering and Pro Tools. Get eight quick-reference guides for one great price with Pro Tools All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies, Second Edition and start recording your breakthrough album right away!



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