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Home Theater for Everyone

Author : Robert Harley

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 48,69 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Home entertainment systems

ISBN : 9780964084926

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A home entertainment system is among the most expensive purchases a household will make. This book provides the information consumers need to choose, install, and use home entertainment equipment. Beginning with an overview of home theater components, this book explains surround sound and THX, audio/video receivers, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and video displays. The DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) format that is the size of a CD and holds up to four hours of spectacular quality video and digital surround sound is also discussed.



Practical Home Theater

Author : Mark Fleischmann

Publisher : Quiet River Press

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 44,4 MB

Release : 2004-09

Category : Computers

ISBN : 9781932732061

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Home theater is the union of big-screen television and surround sound. But how can an average person navigate the maze of audio/video technologies that go into a home theater system? For answers, turn to Mark Fleischmann's Practical Home Theater: A Guide to Video and Audio Systems, now in its fourth edition, thoroughly revised and updated for 2005. The book weighs the pros and cons of new HDTV technologies including DLP, LCD, plasma, and tube-based sets. It explains the differences between Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and other surround formats. And it covers all formats under the sun including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, HDCD, MP3 -- and the thorny subject of copy protection. The book also explores often ignored topics such as buying a DTV antenna, power-line accessories, and cables. A richly detailed connections chapter tells how to hook up every component and how to solve common problems. By knowledgably guiding readers through the briar patch of video and audio technology, Practical Home Theater has become the standard reference work for home theater buffs. Future annual editions will continue to track changes in home theater technology.



Surround Sound

Author : Tomlinson Holman

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 253 pages

File Size : 15,30 MB

Release : 2014-06-20

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1136115900

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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.



Introductory Guide to High-performance Audio Systems

Author : Robert Harley

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 15,22 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Electronic apparatus and appliances

ISBN : 9780978649302

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In 12 fact-filled chapters--covering everything from stereo to multichannel music to home theater--discover how to choose the best components for the money, how to match components fore the best sound, and how to set up and fine-tune a system for maximum performance.



Practical Home Theater

Author : Mark Fleischmann

Publisher :

Page : 286 pages

File Size : 17,88 MB

Release : 2021-10

Category :

ISBN : 9781932732245

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How can an average person navigate the maze of audio/video technologies in a home theater system? Turn to Mark Fleischmann's Practical Home Theater: A Guide to Video and Audio Systems. The 20th anniversary edition has been thoroughly revised and updated for 2022. The ultimate answer book for beginners and intermediate-level readers, it tells you everything you need to know when shopping for video and surround sound gear including how to read a spec sheet, how to separate fact from hype, and how to get good value for your money. It weighs the pros and cons of 4K and 8K Ultra HDTV and display technologies such as LED-backlit LCD, quantum-dot, OLED, and projection systems. Other video topics include HDR picture-quality improvements, the HDR format war, refresh rates, smart TV, and the new HDMI 2.1 interface. The book dispels the confusion surrounding audio technologies from the new height-enhanced Dolby Atmos and DTS: X to older Dolby, DTS, THX, and Audyssey surround technologies. The book covers all formats under the sun including Blu-ray and DVD, DVRs, streaming from a multitude of devices, and wireless connectivity. And it explores often ignored topics such as buying a DTV antenna, power-line accessories, and cables. A richly detailed connections chapter tells how to hook up every component. By knowledgably guiding readers through the briar patch of video and audio, Practical Home Theater has become the standard reference work for home theater buffs. This edition is dated 2022 and will be sold between October 2021 and October 2022. Readers are warned to buy only the latest edition. Future annual editions will continue to track changes in home theater technology.



A Practical Guide to Greener Theatre

Author : Ellen Jones

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 299 pages

File Size : 22,86 MB

Release : 2013-10-30

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1136774521

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Book Description

Protecting the environment should be a priority of every theatrical production, but it can be challenging to mount an environmentally-friendly show with limited time, resources, and information. A Practical Guide to Greener Theatre: Introduce Sustainability Into Your Productions not only gives you the information you need to make greener decisions, but provides you with practical, workable solutions. You will learn how to assess and improve every production area – from costuming and painting, lighting and technical direction, to administrative offices and the rehearsal process. Checklists, examples of successful strategies, and step-by-step instructions will show you how to identify areas where manageable, sustainable changes can make your productions greener, and advice from working professionals, with experience greening their own productions, will leave you confident that your processes are environmentally sound. Even non-technical people who find themselves responsible for supervising productions will find green solutions that can be instituted with a staff of volunteers or students. Remember: every step toward sustainability is a step forward. Discover small fixes that will make your theatre productions greener. Examine ways to introduce greener practices in the design, execution, and strike process. Explore how introducing sustainability into your theatre productions can save your company time and money. Learn how sustainability and safety intersect to help protect your workers and volunteers.





Devising Theatre

Author : Alison Oddey

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 269 pages

File Size : 18,76 MB

Release : 2013-10-11

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1136111964

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Book Description

Devising Theatre is a practical handbook that combines a critical analysis of contemporary devised theatre practice with descriptions of selected companies, and suggestions for any group devising theatre from scratch. It is the first book to propose a general theory of devised theatre. After identifying the unique nature of this type of performance, the author examines how devised theatre is perceived by professional practitioners, and provides an historical overview illustrating how it has evolved since the 1960s. Alison Oddey examines the particular working practices and products of a number of professional companies, including a Reminiscence theatre for the elderly and a theatre-in-education group, and offers ideas and exercises for exploration and experimentation.



Institute Book of Readers Theatre

Author : Dr. William Adams

Publisher :

Page : 400 pages

File Size : 50,86 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN :

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The book is a compendium of the Institute's basic findings presented in a format intended to be a maximum hands-on use to the wide range of readers who wish to apply presentational theater to their individual needs.



Sound Reproduction

Author : Floyd E. Toole

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 956 pages

File Size : 10,78 MB

Release : 2017-07-28

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1317415094

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Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms, Third Edition explains the physical and perceptual processes that are involved in sound reproduction and demonstrates how to use the processes to create high-quality listening experiences in stereo and multichannel formats. Understanding the principles of sound production is necessary to achieve the goals of sound reproduction in spaces ranging from recording control rooms and home listening rooms to large cinemas. This revision brings new science-based perspectives on the performance of loudspeakers, room acoustics, measurements and equalization, all of which need to be appropriately used to ensure the accurate delivery of music and movie sound tracks from creators to listeners. The robust website (www.routledge.com/cw/toole) is the perfect companion to this necessary resource.