Books by John Watkinson
The Art of Digital Audio (3rd Edition)
Described as "the most comprehensive book on digital audio to
date", it is widely acclaimed as an industry "bible".
Covering the very latest developments in digital audio technology,
it provides an thorough introduction to the theory as well as acting
as an authoritative and comprehensive professional reference source.
Everything you need is here from the fundamental principles to the
latest applications, written in an award-winning style with clear
explanations from first principles. more
The Art of Sound Reproduction
Designed to make life a little easier by providing all the theoretical
background necessary to understand sound reproduction, backed up
with practical examples. Specialist terms - both musical and physical
- are defined as they occur and plain English is used throughout.
Analog and digital audio are considered as alternatives, and the
advantages of both are stressed.
Audio is only as good as the transducers employed, and consequently
microphone and loudspeaker technology also feature heavily - making
this the most comprehensive, up-to-date text currently available
on all aspects of sound reproduction. more
Audio for Television
Audio for Television outlinines all the relevant principles and practices.
Newcomers to the field will find it an invaluable, up to date resource
and experienced sound people will gain from the explanations of new
technology.
The book considers analog and digital audio as alternatives and
stresses the advantages of both. Microphone and loudspeaker technology
is also discussed in some detail and audio recording and routing
and transmission are also covered. more
John also contributed to the Loudspeaker
and Headphone Handbook.
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