Eargle's the Microphone Book

A guide to advances in microphone technology, application and technique. It features: information on microphone arrays and wireless microphones; material on digital models; developments in surround; and, advice on studio set up, recording and mic selection.

A Short History of the MicrophoneBasic Sound Transmission and Operational Forces on MicrophonesThe Pressure MicrophoneThe Pressure Gradient MicrophoneFirst-Order Directional MicrophonesHigh-Directionality MicrophonesMicrophone Measurements, Standards, and Specifications Electrical Considerations and Electronic Interface Overview of Wireless Microphone Technology; Microphone Accessories Basic Stereophonic TechniquesStereo Microphones; Classical StereoRecording Techniques and PracticeStudio Recording TechniquesSurround Sound Microphone TechnologySurround Recording Case StudiesA Survey of Microphones in Broadcast and CommunicationsFundamentals of Speech and Music Reinforcement Overview of Microphone Arrays and Adaptive Systems Care and Maintenance of MicrophonesClassic Microphones: The Author's View