Contributors xxiDoug Jones
Doug Jones has worked in recording and small-room acoustics for more than 20
years and still consults on such projects. He has earned a Master’s degree from
Columbia College, Chicago, where he is Professor of Acoustics and the founding
chairman of the Sound Department. There, he directs accredited Bachelor’s-degree
programs in recording, architectural acoustics, live-sound reinforcement, sound-for-
picture, and sound installation.
Mr. Jones is a member of the Acoustical Society of America and the Audio Engi-
neering Society, where he is active in committee work. His publications have
appeared in IEEE Proceedings and International Computer Music Proceedings, and
he is an every-month columnist in Live Sound International magazine. In addition to
his teaching duties at the College, he organizes advanced TEF workshops and other
in-service technical training for the audio industry.Steve Lampen
Steve Lampen has worked for Belden for 17 years and is currently Multimedia
Technology Manager. Prior to Belden, Steve had an extensive career in radio broad-
cast engineering and installation, film production, and electronic distribution. Steve
holds an FCC Lifetime General License (formerly a First Class FCC License) and is
an SBE Certified Radio Broadcast Engineer. On the data side he is a BICSI Regis-
tered Communication Distribution Designer. His latest book, The Audio-Video
Cable Installer’s Pocket Guide is published by McGraw-Hill. His column “Wired
for Sound” appears in Radio World Magazine.Noland Lewis
Noland Lewis is a graduate of University of San Francisco and has served as Chief
Engineer for HC Electronics/Phonic Ear—a manufacturer of Auditory Trainers and
Hearing Aids. Noland has also served on FDA committees relative to hearing aids
and has conducted FCC presentations relative to new rule making.
He was the Chief Engineer of HC Electronics (Phonic Ear) where he developed a
line of FM Auditory Trainers and Wireless Microphones serving the needs of
hearing-impaired children and adults worldwide. He has served on FDA committees
relative to hearing aid regulations and submitted new laws that became part of the
FCC regulations.
Noland is founder and president of ACO Pacific, Inc., a company he established
in 1978—now celebrating 30 years of serving the worldwide community. Over the
past 30 years ACO Pacific, Inc. has become a major international supplier of
measurement microphones and systems.
Noland created the SLARM™ several years ago to provide a means to assist
businesses and communities in the resolution of noise pollution issues.
ACO Pacific is a sustaining member of INCE, INCE USA, AES, ASA, and the Canadian Acoustical Society. He
has been a member of numerous committees in these organizations.