Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers

<p><em>A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers</em> is the leading publication on the basics of broadcast technology. Whether you are new to the industry or do not have an engineering background, this book will give you a comprehensive primer of television, radio, and digital media relating to broadcast—it is your guide to understanding the technical world of radio and television broadcast engineering. It covers all the important topics such as DTV, IBOC, HD, standards, video servers, editing, electronic newsrooms, and more.</p><p>This long-awaited fourth edition includes new standards and identifies and explains the emerging digital technologies that are revolutionizing the industry, including:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>HDTV—and "UltraHD"</li> <li>IP-based production and distribution and Internet delivery (including "over-the-top" TV) </li> <li>Connected/Smart TV, Mobile TV Second Screens and Social TV </li> <li>"Hybrid" broadcasting (over-the-air and online convergence) </li> <li>Podcasting and Mobile Apps </li> <li>Connected Cars</li> </ul> <p>1. Introduction<br>BROADCASTING BASICS <br>2. Types of Broadcasting <br>3. Sound and Vision <br>4. Analog Color Television <br>5. Digital Audio and Video <br>6. Information Technology <br>7. Radio Frequency Waves<br>STUDIOS AND, PRODUCTION, AND PLAYOUT FACILITIES <br>8. Radio Studios <br>9. Television Studios and Playout Facilities <br>10. Remote Broadcasting <br>11. Links<br>TRANSMISSION STANDARDS AND SYSTEMS <br>12. Analog Radio <br>13. IBOC Digital Radio <br>14. Alternate Radio Delivery Systems <br>15. NTSC Analog Television <br>16. ATSC Digital Television <br>17. Alternate Television Delivery Systems <br>18. Next-Generation Television Systems<br>19. Transmitter Site Facilities <br>20. Radio Wave Propagation and Broadcast Regulation <br>21. Conclusion </p>