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E-raamat: Recording and Voice Processing Vol.1 - History and Generalities: History and Generalities [Wiley Online]

(University of Burgundy, France)
  • Formaat: 256 pages
  • Ilmumisaeg: 25-Jan-2022
  • Kirjastus: ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • ISBN-10: 111988506X
  • ISBN-13: 9781119885061
  • Wiley Online
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  • Formaat: 256 pages
  • Ilmumisaeg: 25-Jan-2022
  • Kirjastus: ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • ISBN-10: 111988506X
  • ISBN-13: 9781119885061
Capturing, recording and broadcasting the voice is often difficult. Many factors must be taken into account and achieving a true representation is much more complex than one might think. The capture devices such as the position of the singer(s) or narrator(s), the acoustics, atmosphere and equipment are just some of the physical aspects that need to be mastered. Then there is the passage through the analog or digital channel, which disrupts the audio signal, as well as the processes that are often required to enrich, improve or even transform the vocal timbre and tessitura. While in the past these processes were purely material, today digital technologies and software produce surprising results that every professional in recording and broadcasting should know how to master.

Recording and Voice Processing 1 addresses some general theoretical concepts. A history of recording and the physiology of the vocal apparatus are detailed in order to give the reader an understanding of the fundamental aspects of the subject. This volume also includes an advanced study of microphones, addressing their characteristics and typologies. The acoustic environment and its treatment are also considered in terms of the location of the sound capture - whether in a home studio, recording studio, live or natural environment - in order to achieve a satisfactory sound recording.
Preface ix
Introduction xiii
Chapter 1 Recording History 1(44)
1.1 In the beginning was the phonautograph
1(1)
1.2 When it really started
2(6)
1.3 Magnetic recording
8(1)
1.4 The advent of 78 rpm
9(6)
1.5 The magnetic tape and the LP
15(5)
1.6 8-track cartridges, mini-cassette and Trimicron
20(7)
1.7 The compact disk and the advent of digital technology
27(2)
1.8 Digital technology is essential
29(7)
1.9 Hard disk recorder and minidisc
36(2)
1.10 Microcomputer, direct-to-disk and DAW
38(4)
1.11 To conclude
42(3)
Chapter 2 The Voice 45(14)
2.1 The vocal apparatus and its functioning
45(3)
2.2 Voice and breath
48(1)
2.3 Song and speech
49(1)
2.4 Frequency, intensity and timbre
50(1)
2.5 Voice and range
51(3)
2.6 Voice quality
54(1)
2.7 Characteristics of the vocal timbre
55(2)
2.8 Conclusion
57(2)
Chapter 3 Microphones 59(52)
3.1 A little history
59(12)
3.2 The characteristics of a microphone
71(22)
3.2.1 General characteristics
71(20)
3.2.2 Specific characteristics
91(2)
3.3 Microphone families
93(14)
3.3.1 Microphone and transformer
94(2)
3.3.2 Dynamic moving coil microphones
96(2)
3.3.3 Ribbon microphones
98(2)
3.3.4 Condenser microphones
100(4)
3.3.5 USB microphones
104(3)
3.4 Uses of microphones according to their directivity
107(3)
3.4.1 Omnidirectional microphones
107(1)
3.4.2 Bidirectional microphones (figure-8)
107(2)
3.4.3 Cardioid microphones
109(1)
3.5 Conclusion
110(1)
Chapter 4 The Acoustic Environment 111(38)
4.1 Location of pickup and sound isolation
111(1)
4.2 Acoustic processing
112(18)
4.2.1 State of the art
112(2)
4.2.2 Bass traps
114(9)
4.2.3 Acoustic diffusers
123(7)
4.3 Acoustic booths
130(2)
4.4 Accessories
132(16)
4.4.1 Acoustic shields
132(3)
4.4.2 Pop filters
135(1)
4.4.3 Headphones
136(6)
4.4.4 Microphone suspensions
142(1)
4.4.5 Feet, poles, and arms
142(4)
4.4.6 Bonnets
146(2)
4.5 Conclusion
148(1)
Conclusion 149(2)
Appendices 151(44)
Appendix
1. Sound Unit
153(8)
Appendix
2. Audio Connectivity
161(10)
Appendix
3. Audio Processing Plugins
171(6)
Appendix
4. Tube and JFET Microphone Amplifiers
177(4)
Appendix
5. Microphone Pairs
181(14)
Glossary 195(8)
References 203(10)
Index 213
Jean-Michel Reveillac is a Lecturer at the University of Burgundy, France, a consultant for large media companies and also runs a restoration, mixing and transcoding studio. He has been a specialist in sound processing for over 35 years.