Thankyou for taking the time to peruse these pages. What is to follow is just a basic introduction to audio engineering, and the principals involved. We will be covering topics including, The Basic System, Theory of Sound, Tapes & The Recording Process, Basic Microphone Technique & the D.I., Microphones, Equalisation & Equalisers, M.I.D.I., Basic Electronics, Samplers Synthesisers & Disc Recording, Signal Processors, Acoustics, Loudspeakers & Enclosures, and finally P.A. Systems.

To navigate your way around just use the links below. We hope that you not only enjoy your time here, but that you also learn a little bit more about what is going on every time that you are listening to the radio, watching your T.V. or are down at the local pub throwing back a few bourbon and cokes whilst listening to your favourite band.

Section 1 - The Basic System. Section 8 - Basic Electronics.
Section 2 - The Theory of Sound. Section 9 - Samplers, Synths, & Disc Recording.
Section 3 - Tapes & the Recording Process. Section 10 - Signal Processors.
Section 4 - Basic Mic Technique & the DI. Section 11 - Acoustics.
Section 5 - Microphones. Section 12 - Loudspeakers, & Enclosures.
Section 6 - Equalisation & Equalisers. Section 13 - P.A. Systems.
Section 7 - M.I.D.I. Section 14 - MPEG Layer3.

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