Digital Audio Technology: A Guide to CD, MiniDisc, SACD, DVD(A), MP3 and DAT.Taylor & Francis, 2001 - 342 pages An expert team from SONY Europe explains the technology behind today's major digital audio consumer products, including the Compact Disc, MiniDisc, Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio, MP3 and Digital Audio Tape. Beginning with a fascinating overview of the history of audio technology, this fourth edition addresses the principles and technologies which underpin the various formats currently available. Considerable technical detail is provided, with extensive use of illustrations to enhance understanding. Audio engineers, students and hi-fi enthusiasts who want to gain an understanding of the way these technologies have been developed will find no better introduction than this authoritative guide from SONY, a forerunner in the digital audio industry. |
Contents
A short history of audio technology | 1 |
Principles of Digital Signal Processing | 31 |
The Compact Disc | 105 |
Digital Audio Recording Systems | 175 |
Advanced Digital Audio Technologies | 281 |
Appendix 1 Error correction | 313 |
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Digital Audio Technology: A Guide to CD, MiniDisc, SACD, DVD(A), MP3 and DAT Jan Maes No preview available - 2017 |
Common terms and phrases
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