Product Description

Fully updated throughout this best selling title on surround sound offers you a wealth of practical information, now considered the 'go to' book for those requiring a working knowledge. Concentrating specifically on surround audio, Holman provides clear comprehensive explanations of complex concepts, making this a must have book for all those in the field.

* Includes mixing tips for multichannel sound
* Step by step instructions for setting up a monitoring room
* Benefit from authors knowledge and clear explanations

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #83694 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780240808291
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"Surround Sound should be the first port of call if you are new to the subject and will provide a good source of reference for anyone already involved." - Studio Sound (on previous edition) --Studio Sound (on previous edition)

Review
Praise for previous edition:

"After revolutionizing theatrical film surround sound and promoting among other things the use of single common subwoofers in home theatre surround systems, he went on to design and set up some of the top multi-channel studios of today. His book lays out all the types of multichannel sounds, from its roots in film to its new uses in DVD video and audio and DTV broadcast." - Audiophile Audition

"His book lays out all the types of multichannel sound, from its roots in film to its new uses in DVD video and audio and DTV broadcast. It would be a valuable reference for anyone involved in surround sound production in any form and for home theatre dealers and installers as well." - Audiophile Audition

"Apart from the nuts and bolts, enough theory and debate is provided to keep any practitioner or sound student happy...Holman has a rare gift for simple explanation of complex concepts. I have read many sound textbooks but this volume has clarified things I never fully grasped before. 5.1 Surround Sound should be the first port of call if you are new to the subject and will provide a good source of reference for anyone already involved." - Studio Sound

From the Back Cover
Surround Sound,
Up and Running
Second Edition
Tomlinson Holman

* Includes recording and mixing tips for multichannel sound
* Step-by-step instructions for setting up a monitoring room
* Authored by the developer of THX Sound

The popularity of Surround Sound in the cinema and home has exploded, with technology becoming cheaper and more accessible. Now in its second edition, Surround Sound is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of this medium.

Written by a leading industry expert, Tom Holman has fully updated this edition to include 10.2 surround, advances in digital cinema and the latest delivery methods. Using clear and concise explanations Holman covers Monitoring, Multichannel Mixing, Delivery Formats and Psychoacoustics.

Full of hands-on practical advice, Surround Sound is essential reading for both new and experienced engineers.

Tomlinson Holman is President of TMH Corporation, Professor of Film Sound at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, and is a leading figure in audio and video. He developed THX Sound and THX Digital Mastering during his period as Corporate Technical Director at Lucasfilm Ltd. Tom has won awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, AES, BKSTS, CAS, CEDIA, IEEE, and MPSE.

Customer Reviews

Amazing book with many many answers.
From the creator of the THX standard comes a magnificent book about Surround Sound. Period. No matter what format it's on, or if it is compressed or not, the book talks about surround sound in it is rawest form. There are some errors such as no mention of certain Digital Sound formats that were tested and used in certain cinemas on certain films, but I cannot turn my nose up at such a great book for such a small error. I highly recommend this book to engineers, both new and old, it's a great book, but be warned, if you are unfamiliar with certain terminology for the audio field, you will get lost, FAST!