Audio Cyclopedia

by Howard M. Tremaine

Book by Tremaine, Howard M.

1757 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[Wram R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I greatly enjoyed this AudioCyclopedia and do recommend reading it. In spite of this book not venturing absolutely deep and not being scientifically exhaustive about each of the subjects it covers, it is nonetheless able to provide one with such a good and practical, hands-on all-rounder vision which leaves nothing essential out of its coverage, therefore addressing every and all of the fundamental concepts deemed foundational and relevant. It is the book I resource to whenever I need to recall that forgotten rule of thumb that I can't find anywhere else and which will make my day regarding some practical application. The language used is demistifying and straightforward, objectively laying down the contexts in which the concepts explained apply. Despite the fact that the edition I read was an old one, the knowledge it brings has not been outdated in fact, and proves to be useful most of the time, since the basic concepts and aspects of the audio science are being discussed.

[Alder]

me ayudo bastante en el examen

[Philip Cameron · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE authoritative reference. I once worked an afternoon repairing a studio console. Things checked out and I was asked by the studio owner "what do I owe?" It was just then; I spied a copy (near mint) of Tremaine's Audio Cyclopedia. I pointed and said "that." The deal that was struck included a caveat: “if I can just borrow it back for reference if I need it.” My Dad had a copy that was so worn the cover and the first few pages were loose. I could use it, but like Tolkien, Verne, and the Bible: you want your own copy. Never disappointed, always informed, if “it” wasn’t there; the groundwork was. Just like Ella in Rome, or Frank at Madison Square; a seminal work.

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is (or at least at one time was) the definitive guide to everything audio. It is a bit dense, and perhaps also a bit outdated at this point, but anyone in the recording field, or even anyone with anything more than a general interest in the field of audio should give this book a read if they can get their hands on a copy.

[Wally · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can learn everything about sound from this.