Resources and Research
Here are some fantastic resources for enthusiasts.
To keep the integrity of this list,
we only recommend things that we have a good understanding of, and which we recommend to our clients. Part One: Books
Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms - Floyd Toole, a leading expert in the field of sound reproduction, explains how to design the best possible listening experience for recording control rooms and home entertainment systems. This comprehensive work considers the whole sound reproduction chain from multi channel audio configurations and the loudspeaker/room system to acoustics and psychoacoustics and the evaluation process.
Master Handbook of Acoustics - The goal of this book is to apply the principles of acoustics to the audio arts. This involves serving as an interpreter of major trends and the literature for students and practitioners in the audio field. Along with covering the more theoretical aspects of acoustics, the book applies the theory to the design of specialized audio spaces such as the home listening room, the control room, and the multi-track-recording studio.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF LIGHT: Architectural Lighting Design Concepts and Techniques - The Architecture of Light presents a perfect blend of visual design tools and fundamental lighting knowledge. In addition to theory and discussion, The Architecture of Light also provides complete chapters of common lighting details, case studies and a catalog of specific lighting tools. Every architect, interior designer and design student deserves a working knowledge of lighting design and this single book makes it possible. Part Two: Podcasts
Home Theater Geeks Podcast - Scott Wilkinson, online editor of UltimateAVmag.com and HomeTheaterMag.com, interviews the leaders and pioneers behind today's home theater technology. Scott is a regular on The Tech Guy with Leo Laporte, and here he explores the technologies behind your screen.
AVForums Podcast - AVForums : Home Cinema Edition brings you the latest home cinema news, special features, interviews and show reports from the world of audio visual home entertainment. From the AV Podcast team, our podcast is published Monthly and is presented by Phil Hinton.
