Picking technology

Author: Yu Bei
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book primarily introduces various audio pickup techniques. Focusing on the auditory characteristics of the human ear and the acoustics of musical instruments, it explains the basic principles of different stereo pickup methods and the techniques for recording individual instruments. The book combines theory with practice, discussing and analyzing common issues encountered in actual recording work. The book is divided into four chapters:
Chapter 1: Stereo Principles – This chapter analyzes the basic factors involved in the human ear's sound source localization and the principles of the ear's positioning between two speakers. It also introduces some fundamental auditory characteristics related to sound source localization and the basic principles of stereo systems.
Chapter 2: Stereo Pickup Techniques – From the perspective of the human ear's sound source localization mechanism, this chapter introduces some commonly used stereo pickup methods and summarizes key issues based on practical needs. Additionally, it provides some practical applications of currently explored surround sound pickup techniques.
Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Pickup Techniques – This chapter introduces basic recording and microphone placement methods and provides a brief analysis of important considerations in microphone usage.
Chapter 4: Pickup Techniques for Individual Instruments and Ensembles – This chapter primarily introduces pickup techniques frequently used in popular music recording, with a focus on determining the recording plan based on the style of the musical piece. This book is part of the "Audio Recording Technology and Art Series" and can serve as a textbook for recording majors and related disciplines in colleges and universities. It is also a reference book for recording engineers and audio directors engaged in music recording.