Audio Metering: Measurements, Standards and Practice (Audio Engineering Society Presents)

There are many professions that make up the field of audio. It is easy to have substantial experience in one area and know little about another. This compact volume makes a nice first reference for those unfamiliar terms that are inevitably tripped over. After a brief introduction to audio--likely to be skimmed by most readers--Brixen moves immediately into descriptions of the human auditory system, covers simple descriptions of how power and peak are computed, then then gets into more subtle measurement. Various weighting systems are described and then more sophisticated ways of calibrating measurement to human perception. Along the way, various standards and practices are described well: controlling documents are also mentioned for those who need greater detail. There are many standards, some for cinema, some for acousticians, some for recording engineers and some for legal bodies. Brixen provides many useful tables when it becomes necessary to translate from one standard to another. Math is included where necessary. Most is algebra with only a hint of calculus. The index is not an afterthought. Many topics are covered under more than one entry. There are a few places where the author expands his mandate, but this is hard to begrudge. There's a tidy description of matrixed surround sound, and a nice description of the AES3 specification. There are some good descriptions of reverberation, including critical distance calculations necessary for good location recording. The last generation to deal with analog equipment is on the threshold of retirement. Those experts in recording on optical tracks are even more rare. But their recordings will be the subject of restoration and repurposing for decades to come. Knowing something about the equipment, the calibration and the technical restrictions will be critical for upcoming generations to do their best work. Brixen's book deserves a spot on the bookshelf.

I'm not sure this was the book for me. It was above my head. This is for a user who is more experienced in this arena. The work is detailed and complex. If you are experienced then this might be the book for you.

I have to admit, I like listening to music but am not a composer or producer, so I was not that surprised when this book appeared to be in a foreign language to my uneducated eyes. I really got this for my brother, who has a masters degree in Music Composition from NYU, owns a small studio, and has been composing/producing music for over fifteen years. He has produced for rock bands, soundtracks, and in recent years he's really gotten into producing electronic dance music, so I thought this might give him some ideas and new techniques. Much to my dismay, he looked at the book and was completely mystified. He didn't understand it either! So what I'm saying is, if this book is even over HIS head, it's pretty advanced stuff. Definitely for professionals only, and even then you might want to do the "Look Inside" thing and make sure it's exactly what you're looking for before buying. Don't be like me and order it as a gift for someone who's really into music production! If they didn't specifically ask for it, it probably isn't what they want! Much apologies for giving 4 stars to a book that I can't even understand; I figured that's sort of neutral and won't drag the ratings down. NOT for the casual music production enthusiast, but could be really great stuff for the right person/purpose. Do a little more research than I did before purchasing.

This is a great book, it covers a lot of different topics. If you want to understand more about different formats, standards, scales, norms, metering, and the technical side of audio etc... this is the book for you. The only downside i would see in this book is that it seems that the author "assumes" that you already know a good deal of audio and basic electronics, so in some topics, stuff may be presented without any previous intro or explanation, in which case i can imagine that some people without that previous knowledge would get lost. However to be fair, the book is not very complicated, but like i said, it does require previous knowledge to fully understand all the concepts. I wouldnt recommend this book to a beginner, the book is 100% technical so theres no artistic approach or "tips & tricks" sections. The book is great for every audio professional, however the ones who will benefit the most are those who are involved with radio, tv, movies, audio forensics and such, but theres also a lot of info that even a hobby recordist should also know. Eventhough theres no complex math, the book is completely targeted at the audio engineer, and not so much to a musician.

Whether you are recording a band on stage, a full-blown concert, a music video or a film, Audio Metering: Measurements, Standards and Practice by Eddy Brixen, should be sitting right beside your recording equipment. At the very least, have it on your reference book shelf to grab when you have a question when processing the audio. While not written for the novice, as you will need a good understanding of the lingo and terminology, this book explains everything audio as easy as possible. Brixen includes charts, equations and other supporting material for almost every paragraph he writes. Reading the book is like taking a master class in audio engineering that attending college might not be able to supply in a single semister or full term. If you want to be the 'go-to' sound guy, this is the book you need. By learning and applying the techniques presented will make you a master of your profession and the expert whose name is mentioned first when audio engineering or sound work is needed for any type of job.

(I'm currently studying for my BSc in Broadcast Technology and have found this an excellent resource) Let's face it, audio metering can be extremely confusing. Brixen clearly and helpfully describes the various standards used, whilst providing theory where appropriate. Specifically there is an excellent section on human hearing and decibels! Although readers with little or no experience may not understand every single concept outlined in the book, it's a great reference to have to look up terms you may later come across in work/study. Some of the up to date issues are also covered such as 'loudness metering'. The price may seem expensive for a small book but I have no regrets.

ótimo para iniciantes pois tem libguagem clara e didática. ótimo para profissionais, com texto muito abrangente. não deve faltar na biblioteca

Muy completo y acertivo. Un libro que debes tener a la mano siempre. Sin problema al recibirlo, en tiempo y perfecto estado.