09/22/2009
The book “Sound Systems: Design and Optimization” by author Bob McCarthy, published by Editorial Alvalena, has arrived in Latin America. The first book devoted exclusively to optimizing sound systems with practical, modern tools is now on sale in countries such as Mexico, from where it is distributed to other Latin American countries, following its run in Spain, where it has been a bestseller.
Aimed at professional audio engineers, sound system designers, sound reinforcement professionals, sound technicians and audio engineering students, this book offers expert advice on the most popular tools in the sound industry, including line arrays and digital signal processors. It also includes images and diagrams that illustrate all the topics and subjects described in its content clearly and simply.
“Sound Systems: Design and Optimization” reveals the techniques needed to optimize sound systems for maximum spatial uniformity. It also follows the audio signal path from the mixing console to the audience and provides comprehensive information on how sound is distributed across the listening area.
An educational reference at schools specializing in sound technician training, such as the Meyer Sound School Spain, this manual reveals the complex physical nature of the interaction between loudspeakers over the listening space in terms easily understood by audio professionals
Loudspeaker arrays, the means required to design systems that can be optimized for maximum spatial uniformity, and alignment and tuning methods are other topics covered in the book.
The website www.editorialalvalena.com lists the book's distribution points in Latin America. In Spain, in addition to the publisher's corporate site, it can be found in specialized bookstores.