Basic Audio is a free introductory textbook to the basics of audio physics and electronics. See the editorial for more information....


Editorial
Download and Release History
Copyright
Preface
Introduction
The Nature of Sound
Acoustics
Microphones
Loudspeakers
Impedance Matching
Dividing Networks and Crossovers
Resonance
Audio Response Curves
Electronic Amplification
A-C Measurements
Circuit Values
Amplifier Arrangements
Transistors
Interstage Coupling
Noise
Distortion Effects
Use of the Oscilloscope
Frequency Response
Power Amplification
Power-Limiting Factors
Improving Power Output
Transformer Coupling
The Effect of Changing the Load
Questions and Problems
Push-Pull
The Development of the
Pentode
The Beam-Power Tetrode
Triode Connection of Pentodes
The Lowering of Distortion
Power Output from a
Class-A Stage
Class-B Operation
Class-AB Operation
Power Drive
Amplifier Efiiciency
and Distortion
Phase-Splitting Circuits
Audio Transformers
Distortion
Feedback Fundamentals
Feedback Applications
Controls
Plate Voltage Supply
Grid Bias Supply
Screen Bias Supply
Filament or Heater Supply
Transformerless Power Supply
Shielding
Audio Transmission Lines
Transient Effects
The Audio Amplifier
Audio Oscillators
Recording
Electro-Acoustics
Audio and Hearing

Last Update: 2011-04-01