Sound Systems: Design and Optimization: Modern Techniques and Tools for Sound System Design and Alignment

Like audio graduate school in a book. Very dense but easy to understand if you try. I've been in the sound business for over 20 years so I know my way around a sound system. He still manages to explain concepts I already understand in a way that made me see them in a new light. Plus there is a lot of next level shit that's kinda blowing my mind. Highly recommended.Great companion to Smaart.

Lots of knowledge is contained in tis book. You should have a little experience with basic physics, especially waves and electricity. This is not a book for dummies. The author keeps the information flowing and keeps explanation as brief as possible. This is a good thing due to the sheer scope of the knowledge presented.

It teaches you all the aspects of sound systems optimization from A to Z including practical examples.And of course, it was written by the master jedi...6o6

I've read lots of these types of books...and this is an easy read, well explained, by a great system technician...highly recommended.

This book gives a complete view of the aspects involving public address sound system design and optimization. The author covers basics concepts, tools and real world examples. Some basic knowledge of sound systems is highly recomended.

Required reading for anyone who runs sound from home AV installers to touring engineers. He describes rather complex theory with out getting overly technical. Much better than the Yamaha and other old school books.

Amazing book written by The Godfather of Sound system design. If you’re even thinking of working in live sound, this is a must-read

Great book I know the author

The detail in this book is absolutely incredible. I've never enjoyed reading such a technical and dense book in my life. It's strange to get excited about when I'm next going to have time to essentially read a text book which is a credit to how much I have learned from engaging with this book. It's practical and comprehensive. Took me a little while to figure out that some of the parts I was struggling to understand were the writer's style / sense of humour. Sometimes he makes a joke that if you're not ready to catch or haven't been fully paying enough attention, can find you completely lost trying to figure something out that there's no point in figuring out. In that way, I'd say it's probably not a book for anyone needing an introduction to the topics covered - probably better suited to someone with experience / knowledge of the subjects being addressed who wants to go in deeper.

Always wondered why this book was so expensive, as soon as I received it I realised...if you’re involved in sound then buy it

If this is a subject you are interested in then this is one of the must read books on the subject. McCarthy writes knowledgeably and authoritatively on the subject. Highly recommend.

This book is the bible for anyone involved in live sound. If your job involves anything to do with audio, just buy this book. 40 pounds is a bargain for the amount of knowledge you will gain.

Excelllent theory well explained