Focal Press has published the 4th edition of Handbook for Sound Engineers, by Glen Ballou.

“The audio industry has seen many changes since the previous edition, particularly in the digital area, all of which are included in this edition.” - audioXpress

“Truly an easily accessible compendium of vast stores of information from the theoretical to the practicable, Handbook For Sound Engineers is for audiophiles, recording engineers, or anybody looking for authoritative and in-depth answers to audio and sonic questions.” - Barry Rudolph, www.barryrudolph.com

“This is one of the best sources for audio information.” - Jay Kadis, Stanford University

Handbook for Sound Engineers is the most comprehensive reference available for audio engineers. This new edition is updated and packed with material fully in line with the latest advances in the audio industry, including new technologies, software-based recording systems such as ProTools and Sound Forge, digital recording using MP3, wave files and others, and mobile audio devices like iPods and MP3 players.

Chapters are authored by many of the top professionals in the field: including Glen Ballou on interpretation systems, intercoms, assistive listening, and image projection; Ken Pohlmann on compact discs and DVDs; David Miles Huber on MIDI; Dr. Eugene Patronis on amplifier design and outdoor sound systems; Bill Whitlock on audio transformers and preamplifiers; Pat Brown on fundamentals and gain structures; and Ray Rayburn on virtual systems and digital interfacing.

ISBN 13: 978-0-240-80969-4

Go to www.focalpress.com for more information on this and other audio titles.