Stage Lighting and Sound Technology: A Practical Textbook for Broadcast and Film Engineering Professionals

Author: Huang Chunke
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This textbook systematically introduces the design and use of lighting and audio system equipment in the rapidly developing field of professional audio and lighting, as well as the widespread adoption of digital audio devices and computer-based lighting equipment. It provides general design solutions for current modern lighting and audio equipment. In addition to the fundamental knowledge and common equipment of lighting and audio technology, this textbook also features special introductions to new lighting and audio equipment. The book is divided into three main parts: Basic Theory, Practical Technology, and Measurement. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the functions of currently common audio equipment; Chapter 2 covers the operation of some digital audio devices; Chapter 3 offers an overview of common lighting equipment; Chapter 4 introduces several commonly used stage lighting fixtures; Chapter 5 presents design and application examples of audio systems; Chapter 6 discusses the use of some common professional sound reinforcement equipment; Chapter 7 explains audio equipment control techniques; Chapter 8 provides general design and application solutions for common effect processors; Chapter 9 introduces the configuration and control of several professional systems; Chapter 10 outlines general principles of lighting design; Chapter 11 presents lighting design examples for typical scenarios; Chapter 12 covers the design of current special effects lighting; Chapter 13 details the operation methods of common dimming equipment; Chapter 14 discusses stage audio measurement solutions; Chapter 15 covers the operation of audio testing tools; Chapter 16 presents stage lighting measurement solutions; and Chapter 17 introduces several commonly used lighting measurement instruments. This textbook can also serve as a reference for sound engineers working in various professional settings and for music creators.