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In this chapter we will cover the basics of sound generation and propagation in both outdoor and indoor environments. The concepts of the decibel, loudness contours, and directivity will be discussed, as will elements of architectural acoustics as they relate to performance and recording environments.
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Eargle, J. (1986). Acoustical Fundamentals for the Recording Engineer. In: Handbook of Recording Engineering. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-9366-8_1
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