ABSTRACT

Practical Audio Electronics is a comprehensive introduction to basic audio electronics and the fundamentals of sound circuit building, providing the reader with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake projects from scratch.

Imparting a thorough foundation of theory alongside the practical skills needed to understand, build, modify, and test audio circuits, this book equips the reader with the tools to explore the sonic possibilities that emerge when electronics technology is applied innovatively to the making of music. Suitable for all levels of technical proficiency, this book encourages a deeper understanding through highlighted sections of advanced material and example projects including circuits to make, alter, and amplify audio, providing a snapshot of the wide range of possibilities of practical audio electronics.

An ideal resource for students, hobbyists, musicians, audio professionals, and those interested in exploring the possibilities of hardware-based sound and music creation.

chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

part I|76 pages

Electrical Theory

chapter 2|22 pages

Electricity

chapter 3|12 pages

Semiconductors

chapter 4|16 pages

Mains Electricity and Electrical Safety

chapter 5|24 pages

Signal Characteristics

part II|106 pages

Practical Electronics

chapter 6|12 pages

Component Overview

chapter 7|26 pages

Circuit Diagrams

chapter 8|18 pages

Electronics Lab Equipment

chapter 9|14 pages

Basic Circuit Analysis

chapter 10|8 pages

Constructing Circuits

chapter 11|26 pages

Projects

part III|182 pages

Component Reference

chapter 12|24 pages

Resistors

chapter 13|28 pages

Capacitors and Inductors

chapter 14|16 pages

Transformers

chapter 15|18 pages

Switches

chapter 16|16 pages

Diodes

chapter 17|24 pages

Transistors

chapter 18|20 pages

Integrated Circuits

chapter 19|10 pages

Vacuum Tubes

chapter 20|24 pages

Audio Transducers