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Preface: Why This Book? Who Is This Book For? |
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Acknowledgments |
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Introduction: What This Book Does And How It Works |
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Note On Safety |
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Part I What Is A Sound System? |
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Chapter 1 The Four Standard Elements Of The Analog Sound System |
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Chapter 2 The Four Standard Elements Of The Digital Sound System |
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Chapter 3 What Is Sound?-Part 1: Acoustic Version |
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Chapter 4 What Is Sound?-Part 2: Electric Version |
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Chapter 5 What Is Sound?-Part 3: Digital Version |
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Chapter 6 Microphones (Wired) |
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Chapter 7 Microphones (Wireless) |
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Chapter 8 Direct Inputs (Instruments, Turntables, Etc.) |
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Chapter 9 Playback Devices And Systems |
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85 | (10) |
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Chapter 10 Preamplifiers And Mixing Consoles |
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Chapter 11 Effects-Part B Creative And Mixing Effects |
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Chapter 12 DSP: Digital Signal Processing |
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Chapter 13 Effects-Part 2: System Calibration Effects |
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Chapter 15 Power Amplifiers: Plus A Note On Power Conditioners, Uninterruptible Power Supplies. And Distros |
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Chapter 17 Monitoring Systems |
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Section VI Computers And Sound |
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Chapter 18 Networks And Connectivity |
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Chapter 20 Triggers, Sensors. And Customization |
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Section VII Communication Systems |
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Chapter 21 Audio Com Systems |
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Chapter 22 Paging Systems |
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Chapter 23 Video Com: We Know It's Not Audio. But It's Almost Always Our Job Anyway! |
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Chapter 24 Cable Types And Their Uses |
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Part II How Do You Set Up, Test, And Calibrate A Basic Sound System? |
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Chapter 25 Signal Flow. From Installation To Verification |
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Chapter 26 Testing And Troubleshooting |
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Chapter 27 Measurement Tools And Systems |
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Chapter 28 Measurement Practices, System Calibration, And Optimization |
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Chapter 29 Acoustic Treatments And Other Solutions |
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Part III What Type Of Sound System Do You Need? |
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Section XI The Basic Process Of System Design |
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Chapter 30 Understanding The Source Material |
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Chapter 31 Understanding The Venue |
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Chapter 32 Understanding The Audience |
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Chapter 33 Understanding The Budget And Available Resources |
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Chapter 34 Selecting Loudspeakers And Positions: Loudspeaker Modeling |
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Chapter 35 Selecting The Remaining Equipment And Plan For Operation |
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Chapter 36 Refining Your Choices |
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Section XII The Different Types Of Sound System |
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Chapter 37 Concerts, Small Scale |
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Chapter 38 Concerts, Large Scale, And Festivals |
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Chapter 39 Theater-Straight Plays |
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Chapter 40 Theater-Musicals |
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Chapter 41 Conventions And Other Multi-Room Live Events |
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Chapter 42 Performing Arts Venues And Houses Of Worship For Permanent Installation |
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Chapter 43 Supermarkets, Airports, And Other Retail Spaces |
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Chapter 44 Theme Parks, Cruise Ships, Casinos, And Other Themed Environments |
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Chapter 45 Recording/Mixing/Mastering Studios (Project And Commercial) For Music, Film, Etc: Including A Brief Note On Sound Stages For Visual Media |
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Chapter 46 Corporate Offices, Hotels, Restaurants, And Other Architectural Environments |
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Chapter 47 Creative Systems: Multimedia Art Galleries, New Media. New Uses |
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Part IV How Do You Document And Present Your Design? |
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Section XIII Technical Drawing |
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Chapter 48 Basic Technical Drawing Standards: Organizing And Labeling, Drawing Setup, Notes On Computer Drafting, Etc |
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Chapter 49 Plan And Elevation Views: Including Rack Elevations |
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Chapter 50 System Block Diagrams: Audio, Control, Network Risers |
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Chapter 51 Mounting Details |
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Section XIV Other Technical Documentation |
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Chapter 53 Hookups And Workbooks |
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Chapter 54 Equipment (Hardware, Cable, Rf, Ip, Etc.) Schedules And Facilities Impact Reports |
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Chapter 55 Budget Documents |
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Chapter 56 Technical Narratives |
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Chapter 57 Presentation Packaging: To Clients, Bidders, And Integrators |
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Section XV Presenting Your Work To Paying Clients |
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Chapter 58 First Presentations |
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559 | (4) |
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Chapter 59 Revisions And Value Engineering |
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Chapter 60 Finalizing And Signing Off |
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Afterword: What Comes Next-A Path Forward For The System Designer |
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Bibliography And Further Reading |
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Index |
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