The Sound Reinforcement Handbook

by Gary Davis

Sound reinforcement is the use of audio amplification systems. This book is the first and only book of its kind to cover all aspects of designing and using such systems for public address and musical performance. The book features information on both the audio theory involved and the practical applications of that theory, explaining everything from microphones to loudspeakers. This revised edition features almost 40 new pages and is even easier to follow with the addition of an index and a simplified page and chapter numbering system. New topics covered MIDI, Synchronization, and an Appendix on Logarithms. 416 Pages.

Genres: Music, Reference, Nonfiction, Technical, Engineering, Theatre, Technology

436 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

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Gary Davis (2 spaces): jazz musician
Gary Davis (3 spaces): American living in Costa Rica
Gary Davis (4 spaces): author of the Chasing a Dying Sun series

Reviews

[Annie Fogleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written. Extremely informative and detailed.

[Sloan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of good basic info and a little more technical info. Taking off one star due to a lot of the information now being a little outdated in regards to technology.

[Max · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must-own for audio engineers.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful

[Sanjay]

dnf
i have a shitty pdf scan of this so hard to get thru it
maybe will read one day

[Giuseppe · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very good book. Strait forward: it is approachable - it is written like an owner's manual and therefore, at times, can seem austere or plain but is an ultimate guide to the mathematical/scientific/acoustic means by which sound is reinforced through amplification

[Briana Grenert]

I'm finally done! This book has been a struggle, and I spent a lot of time looking terms and explanations up on the Internet but I'm happyI read it. I feel a lot wiser now, and only time will tell if it was worth my time. I am an amateur who helps out at my church.

[Andy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Old, but good. The fundamentals of live audio, with plenty of diagrams to help explain the theory and practical application of the text. My copy was printed in 1990 and I’m not sure if it has ever been revised. No matter though, this is a standard text. Recommended.

[Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

An invaluable resource for anyone in the concert, and sound reinforcement industry.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best books on sound reinforcement that I've ever come across. Owning this is a must for every sound engineer, producer, and musician.

[Ruben Devos]

Technical, but all the basics you need to know about audio! Even in these digital times...Great read!

[Duane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this after I'd already been doing a lot of mobile DJ work. Would have saved myself a lot of confusion had I been relying on this instead of random DJs for sound guidance.

[Gp2010 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again boring if you are not into sound reinforcement, but informative.

[Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

a little outdated, but thorough on non-datable subjects like like microphone patterns and electrics