Basic Audio is a free introductory textbook to the basics of audio physics and electronics. See the editorial for more information....


Editorial
Download and Release History
Copyright
Preface
Introduction
The Nature of Sound
Acoustics
What Rooms Do To Sound
Why Sound Waves Reflect
The Ripple Tank
Absorption
Standing Waves
The Inverse-Square Law
Masking
Outdoor Acoustics
Listening Acoustics
Sound Composition
Directional Effects
Frequency and Wavelength
Long and Short Sound Waves
Transients
Background
Amplification
Questions and Problems
Microphones
Loudspeakers
Impedance Matching
Dividing Networks and Crossovers
Resonance
Audio Response Curves
Electronic Amplification
A-C Measurements
Circuit Values
Amplifier Arrangements
Transistors
Interstage Coupling
Noise
Distortion Effects
Use of the Oscilloscope
Frequency Response
Power Amplification
Phase-Splitting Circuits
Audio Transformers
Distortion
Feedback Fundamentals
Feedback Applications
Controls
Plate Voltage Supply
Grid Bias Supply
Screen Bias Supply
Filament or Heater Supply
Transformerless Power Supply
Shielding
Audio Transmission Lines
Transient Effects
The Audio Amplifier
Audio Oscillators
Recording
Electro-Acoustics
Audio and Hearing

Last Update: 2011-04-01