Pohlmann - The Compact Disc Handbook

Ken Pohlmann's The Compact Disc Handbook, second edition (1992), provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of digital audio technology and provides a complete description of all Compact Disc optical and electronic hardware systems. Chapters include material on digital audio basics, disc design and data encoding, player design, player testing, disc manufacturing, and many other topics.

In addition, this 349-page book describes the complete family of CD disc types; CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-I, Photo CD, and MiniDisc are presented in detail. Further details of the contents can be found in the book's Introduction.

For audio and multimedia enthusiasts, CD player owners, recording engineers and manufacturers - The Compact Disc Handbook is a comprehensive and detailed reference book on this technology. The Compact Disc Handbook is available as a soft cover edition for $34.95 (ISBN 0-89579-300-8 ). Sorry, the hard-copy edition is currently sold-out. It is published by A-R Editions, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin (1-800-736-0070). It is also available at Amazon.com.

Comments:
"Ken Pohlmann knows digital audio like Michael Jordan knows hoops."
Bill Wolfe, Editor
Car Stereo Review

"The Compact Disc Handbook is an utter must-read for anyone remotely involved in the technical side of digital audio. Ken Pohlmann elevates the science, physics and engineering side of digital audio into something as fun to read and as fascinating as a top-flight mystery novel. This is a superb reference and learning book."
Bob Carver, President
Carver Corporation

"It's easy to see why Ken Pohlmann has become the most widely read author in professional audio today. The book is indispensable for anyone interested in the future of the recording industry."
David Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief
Mix Magazine

"This is an essential source book for anyone requiring clear, authoritative information on the inner workings of the Compact Disc system. The new edition improves on the original in almost every respect and brings it thoroughly up to date - I wouldn't be without it."
Michael Riggs, Executive Editor
Stereo Review

"Here is an interesting, timely, well-written book in which everything you ever wanted to know about the compact disc and more is explained."
Computer Music Journal

"Pohlmann has the rare knack of making the abstruse simple. This is a masterful treatment. Recommended with no reservations!"
John Eargle, President
JME Consulting