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Loudspeaker Handbook

The prospect of writing a book on loudspeakers is a daunting one, since only a multivolume encyclopedia could truly do justice to the subject. Authors writing about this subject have generally concentrated on their own areas of expertise, often covering their own specific topics in great detail. Thi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Eargle, John
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY Springer US 1998, 1998
Edition:	1st ed. 1998
Subjects:	Medicine / Research Biology / Research Biomedical Research
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7361-6?nosfx=y
Collection:	Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa

Table of Contents:

10.6 Monitor System Equalization
11 Loudspeakers in Sound Reinforcement
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Systems for Speech Reinforcement
11.3 The Role of Signal Delay
11.4 Case Studies
11.5 Computer Simulation of Loudspeaker Coverage
11.6 System Equalization
11.7 Measurements and Estimation of System Intelligibility
11.8 Electronic Halls
11.9 Environmental Effects on Sound Propagation
11.10 System Stability
12 Systems for Film and Video
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Motion Picture Loudspeaker Systems and Environment
12.3 System Layout in the Theater
12.4 Specific Loudspeaker Models for the Motion Picture Theater
12.5 Multichannel Video in the Home
13 Loudspeaker Measurements and Modeling
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Frequency Response Measurements
13.3 Distortion Measurements
13.4 Phase and Group Delay Response of Loudspeakers
13.5 Measurement of Directional Data
13.6 The Measuring Environment
1 Electroacoustical Engineering Fundamentals
1.1 Introduction
1.2 A Simple Electrical Series Resonant Network
1.3 A Simple Mechanical Resonant System
1.4 Impedance and Mobility Analogies
1.5 Combining Electrical and Mechanical Domains
1.6 Combining Mechanical and Acoustical Domains
1.7 Directional Characteristics
1.8 Cone Excursion, Power, and Pressure Relationships
2 Cone and Dome Drivers
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Mechanical Construction Details of the Cone Driver
2.3 The Moving System
2.4 Variations on the Cone Transducer
2.5 Dome Drivers
2.6 Distortion in Cone and Dome Drivers
3 Principles of Magnetics
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Fundamentals: Hysteresis and Load Line
3.3 Details of the Magnetic Circuit
3.4 Linearity Issues
3.5 Temperature Rise and Demagnetization
3.6 Modeling of Magnetic Phenomena
3.7 Magnetic Shielding
4 Low-Frequency Systems and Enclosures
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Thiele-Small Parameters
13.7 An Overview of Transform Measurement Methods
13.8 Optical Measurement Techniques
13.9 Modeling Techniques
13.10 Destructive Testing
14 Loudspeaker Specifications for Professional Applications
14.1 Introduction
14.2 On-Axis Frequency Response
14.3 Impedance
14.4 Reference Sensitivity Ratings
14.5 Power Ratings of Drivers and Systems
14.6 Power Compression
14.7 Distortion
14.8 Directivity Performance of Systems and Components
14.9 Thiele-Small Parameters
15 Aspects of the Home Listening Environment
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Listening Room Boundary Conditions: the Laboratory Meets the Real World
15.3 Room Modes
15.4 Room Treatments at Mid- and High Frequencies
15.5 Optimizing Stereophonic Localization
15.6 Loudspeaker Systems for Extended Imaging
16 A Survey of Exotic Transducers
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Variations on a Magnetic Theme
16.3 Piezoelectric and Related Devices
16.4 Ionized Air Devices
7 Horn Systems
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Horn Flare Profiles
7.3 The Driving Transducer
7.4 Ring Radiators
7.5 Families of Horns
7.6 Distortion in Horn Systems
7.7 Horn Driver Protection
7.8 Low Frequency Horns
7.9 Horn Arrays
8 Electronic Interface
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Power Amplifier
8.3 Line Losses
8.4 Matching Loudspeakers and Amplifiers
8.5 Amplifier Bridging
8.6 Amplifier Paralleling
8.7 Biwiring
8.8 Multiamping
8.9 Electronic Control of Loudspeaker System Performance
8.10 Means of Loudspeaker Protection
9 Thermal Failure Modes of Loudspeakers
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Basic Heat Transfer Mechanisms
9.3 Estimating Values of Thermal Resistance
9.4 Low Frequency Performance Shifts
9.5 Techniques for Heat Removal
10 Recording Monitor Loudspeakers
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Historical Survey
10.3 The Modern Era
10.4 Monitoring Environments
10.5 The Near-Field Monitor
4.3 Sealed Low-Frequency System Analysis
4.4 Ported Low-Frequency System Analysis
4.5 Some Useful Alignments
4.6 The Passive Radiator
4.7 Transmission Line Systems
4.8 Curiosities from the Past
4.9 Multichamber Bandpass Low-Frequency Systems
4.10 Transducers in Acoustical Series and in Parallel
4.11 Alignment Shifts
5 Dividing Networks and Systems Concepts
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Basic Dividing Networks
5.3 Stock Networks and Autotransformers
5.4 Combining Acoustical and Electrical Poles
5.5 Off-Axis Lobing Effects
5.6 Baffle Component Layout and Edge Details
5.7 Time Domain Response of Loudspeakers
5.8 Loudspeaker Dispersion and Power Response
6 In-Line and Planar Loudspeaker Arrays
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Analysis of the Constant Charge ESL Loudspeaker
6.3 Electromagnetic Planar Loudspeakers
6.4 The Ribbon Tweeter (High-Frequency Unit)
6.5 Discrete Line Arrays
6.6 Consumer Systems Using Discrete Element Line Arrays
16.5 The Air Modulator
16.6 Rotary Actuators
16.7 Digital Loudspeakers

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