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Recording Studio Technology, Maintenance, and Repairs

by Tom Mccartney

Recording Studio Technology, Maintenance, and Repairs Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

THE #1 REFERENCE FOR STUDIO TECHNOGY

Only this manual covers it all, from equipment installation to professional maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. Recording Studio Technology, Maintenance, and Repairs offers unbeatable guidance — from electronics basics to fine-tuning equipment. It's the one reference no recording studio should be without.

THE ULTIMATE STUDIO MANUAL

Hip hop or Bach, whatever you record, if you want a smoothly functioning, beautifully performing recording studio, Tom McCartney's Recording Studio Technology, Maintenance, and Repairs is the only comprehensive, practical guide to getting it right, from first idea to final tweaks, from fixes to foolproof follow-throughs.

UNDERSTAND AND SERVICE EVERY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN TODAYS RECORDING STUDIOS

Written by a recording studio service pro, this illustration-packed guide shows you how speakers, microphones, mixing boards, amplifiers, meters, oscilloscopes, and all major pieces and types of recording equipment work. The fully illustrated instructions demonstrate every step in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair — even those all-important (and often missing) mid-repair processes — and also includes:

* A nuts-and-bolts approach to perfect sound

* Easy-to-use charts and photos that eliminate guesswork

* Basic wiring and repair diagrams

* Professional troubleshooting techniques

* Full coverage of both digital and analog equipment

FROM THE SIDEBAR:

* Amplifiers

* Audio Systems

* Basic Electronics

* Cables

* Calculations

* CD Players/Recorders

* Computers

* Connectors

* Current

* Electricity

* FT Transmission, AMandFM

* Grounding

* Heads

* Installation

* Lighting Equipment

* Meters

* Microphones

* Mixing Console

* Multimeters

* Oscilloscopes

* Power

* Processors

* Racks

* Reel-to-Reel

* Repairs

* Signals

* Soldering

* Speakers

* Tape Recorders

* Troubleshooting

* Wiring

* And Much More!

Review:

This would be a reference for those who have questions beyond the scope of the other two recording studio books reviewed in this article, particularly where professional-style (non-PC) recording studios are concerned. Tom McCartney, owner of T.M. Electronics in Toronto, Canada, provides information on basic electronics, tools, and equipment, with the latter portion of the book covering cleaning and repair of equipment, soldering, and speakers.

Synopsis:

A nuts-and-bolts guide detailing everything studio professionals need to know about operating, maintaining, and repairing the major equipment found in a modern recording studio, this edition covers both analog and digital technology.

About the Author

Tom McCartney is owner and operator of T.M. Electronics, providing service in Toronto, Canada, area recording studios. Mr. McCartney both designs and builds audio and recording equipment, as well as working as a design consultant to other manufacturers. He also teaches a college-level studio operation and maintenance course,for which he developed this book.

Table of Contents

SECTION ONE: EXPLANATIONS AND CALCULATIONS

Chapter 1: Electricity — What Is It?

Chapter 2: Basic Electronics: DC Voltage, Current, and Resistance

Chapter 3: Basic Electronics: AC Voltage, Current, and Reactance

Chapter 4: Basic Formulas for Calculations

Chapter 5: Decibels

Chapter 6: Advanced Formulas for Calculations

Chapter 7: Wire Sizes and Maximum Current for Each Wire

Chapter 8: Technical Power and Current Requirements

SECTION TWO: SIGNALS AND EQUIPMENT

Chapter 9: Balanced and Unbalanced Signals

Chapter 10: Metering-VU, RMS, PPm and Correlation

Chapter 11: RF Transmissions — AM and FM

Chapter 12: Compressors and Limiters

Chapter 13: Multitrack Recorders

Chapter 14: Speakers and Microphones

Chapter 15: Wireless Microphones

SECTION THREE: APPLICATIONS

Chapter 16: Cables and Connectors

Chapter 17: Equipment and Rack Grounding

Chapter 18: Patch Bay Wiring

Chapter 19: Cable Routing

Chapter 20: Tools

Chapter 21: Test Equipment

Chapter 22: A 48-Volt Phantom Power Supply Project

SECTION FOUR: MAINTENANCE

Chapter 23: Cleaning Chemicals and Applications

Chapter 24: Fixed Head Tape Recorders — Analog

Chapter 25: Analog Tape Recorder Calibration

Chapter 26: Rotary Head Tape Recorders — Digital

Chapter 27: Amplifier Cleaning

Chapter 28: Computer and Processor Cleaning

Chapter 29: Mixing Console, Pot and Fader Cleaning

Chapter 30: Lighting Equipment Cleaning

SECTION FIVE: SERVICE AND REPAIRS

Chapter 31: Speaker Damage and Repairs

Chapter 32: Amplifier Diagnostics

Chapter 33: Soldering, Cable Repair, and RF Interference Cures

Chapter 34: Processors and Outboard Gear Service

SECTION SIX: SYMBOLS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS

APPENDIX A: SYMBOLS AND KEYWORDS

APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY

APPENDIX C: TEST QUESTIONS

INDEX

Product Details

ISBN:
9780071427265
Subtitle:
Everything You Need to Properly Care for Your Equipment
Author:
Mccartney, Tom
Author:
McCartney, Tom
Author:
McCartney Tom
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill/Tab Electronics
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Television & Video
Subject:
Stereo & Audio Equipment
Subject:
Sound
Subject:
Sound studios
Subject:
Sound -- Recording and reproducing.
Copyright:
Edition Number:
1
Series Volume:
v. 1
Publication Date:
September 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
242
Dimensions:
9.18x7.35x.68 in. .93 lbs.

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