xiiFiber optic signal transmission is solidly in the telephone industry and it is becoming more popular in the audio
field as a method of transmitting signals with minimum noise, interference and increased security. This does not mean
that hard-wired transmission will not be around for a long time. It is important to understand the characteristics of
fiber optics, wire and cable and their affects on noise, frequency response and signal loss.
The book also covers message repeaters, interpretation systems, assistive listening systems, intercoms, modeling
and auralization, surround sound, and personal monitoring.
The sound level through mega-loudspeakers at rock concerts, through personal iPods, and random noise from
machinery, etc. is constantly increasing and damaging our hearing. The Handbook for Sound Engineers addresses this
problem and shows one method of monitoring noisy environments.
Many of us know little about our audio heritage, therefore a chapter is dedicated to sharing the history of these
men who, through their genius, have given us the tools to improve the sound around us.
No one person can be knowledgeable in all the fields of sound and acoustics. This book has been written by those
people who are considered, by many, as the most knowledgeable in their field.
Glen Ballou