Acoustics: The Art of Sound - Paperback

by Steve Marshall (Author)

What is the difference between an echo and a reverberation? How do you calculate the most resonant note to whistle in a toilet? Where do you best place microphones for that perfect recording?

In this fascinating little book, musician Steve Marshall explores the subject of acoustics. From decibels to dolphins, stereo to surround, this book will appeal to singers, musicians, architects, biologists, and anyone who ever wanted to know more about the wonderful world of sound.

Author Biography

Steve Marshall has built a dozen recording studios and composed and recorded music for several hundred TV programs, working for a time in the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. He lives on the Glastonbury Festival site in Somerset, UK.