The Art of Digital Audio (1994)
Front Cover Book Details
Author
John Watkinson
Genre Digital Audio; Digital Recording; DSP
Subject Digital Signal Processing; Digital Audio
Publication Date 1994
Format Hardcover (240 x 165 mm)
Publisher Butterworth-Heinemann
Language English
Plot
From the Publisher
When the first edition of this book was published in 1988, digital audio was the up and coming new technology - now it is the norm. The Art of Digital Audio has justly become regarded as the classic in the field and no other books have yet appeared to compete with it. It has been translated into Chinese, Spanish and Norwegian, so has a truly international readership. Now completely updated to reflect the enormous recent advances in the subject, this 3rd edition is even more comprehensive.

Synopsis
* The 'Bible' of Digital Audio

* Classic title now thoroughly reworked and updated

* Includes more on basic audio principles

* More on compression and DVD

Review
'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. Â… 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 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Book Description
* Selected as one of the American Library Association's CHOICE magazine's outstanding academic books.

From the Publisher
Pulls various technologies together as they relate to audio. It deals with advanced topics, theory and a whole new world of practical implementation. Because of the fast moving nature of the technology described in the book the new edition includes more information on the AES/EBU interface, DCC, NAGRA and data reduction as well as Digital Audio Broadcasting.

About the Author
Independent consultant in Digital Video, Audio and Data Technology
Personal Details
Collection Status In Collection
Store NAB 1996 Bookstore
Location A03
Purchase Price $69.95
Purchase Date April 1996
Condition Good
Index 73
Owner Paulo Mendes
Read It No
Links Amazon US
Barnes & Noble
Collection # 00039C
Main Subject Digital Audio
Secondary Subject DSP
Product Details
LoC Classification TK7881.4 .W38 1994
Dewey 621.389/3 20
ISBN 0240513207
Edition 02
Printing 3
Country USA
Cover Price $85.00
Nr of Pages 685
First Edition No
Rare No
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.