Audio Made Easy, 2nd Edition : (Or How to Be a Sound Engineer Without Really Trying)

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Summary: JUST DO IT
Review: Imagine a successful audio engineer who speaks in laymans terms with great illustrations and a sense of humor and you pretty much have this book by Ira White. This is the perfect introduction to live audio and recording whether at home, in a theater, church, or larger venue. Highly recommend.

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Summary: Wrong Approach for Beginners
Review: It seems that "made easy" in the title refers to how brief and shallow the author has covered much of the topics in this book. There are a few gems but not enough to justify using it to teach beginners about sound systems. The author also bumps into some very technical topics after just a few pages of introduction (which has too much tongue-in-cheek humor).
Need I say it- I was disappointed!

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Summary: Wrong Approach for Beginners
Review: It seems that "made easy" in the title refers to how brief and shallow the author has covered much of the topics in this book. There are a few gems but not enough to justify using it to teach beginners about sound systems. The author also bumps into some very technical topics after just a few pages of introduction (which has too much tongue-in-cheek humor).
Need I say it- I was disappointed!

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Summary: It was alright
Review: It wasn't quite what I expected, but a decent book. I can't say I would recommend the book to anyone.

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Summary: It was alright
Review: It wasn't quite what I expected, but a decent book. I can't say I would recommend the book to anyone.

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Summary: How to Understand a book without even trying
Review: This book is great for anyone wanting to know more about audio engineering. The book is informative and to the point. Most importantly, the author does not talk down to the reader, and never loses the reader as he covers the most important areas of the subject. I highly suggest this book as a great, practical guide, especially for students, being novice or intermediate.

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Summary: Good, but not what I wanted
Review: This is a very good book if you're into engineering for larger audiences (halls, etc). I was looking for a car audio related book, but I did keep it since one day it may indeed come in handy.

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Summary: Good, but not what I wanted
Review: This is a very good book if you're into engineering for larger audiences (halls, etc). I was looking for a car audio related book, but I did keep it since one day it may indeed come in handy.

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Summary: Great book all the way
Review: This is an extremely helpful book, filled with the information you need to get started in the world of audio engineering. Author Ira White uses colorful analogies and a good sense of humor to get the message through. This, and the P.A. Bible by EV have been the two most helpful books I have read. Highly recommended.