A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers

Graham Jones has more than 35 years experience in the broadcast industry. With NAB he works on advanced television issues, technical standards, education and training. He is a member of both ATSC and SMPTE engineering committees. Previously he was Engineering Director for the Harris/PBS DTV Express - the educational road show that introduced DTV to many U.S. broadcasters. He started his career with the BBC in London, and has worked as a consultant to broadcasters in many parts of the world. He holds a degree in physics, is a chartered electrical engineer, and is a member of the IEE, SMPTE, SBE and the Royal Television Society. In 2004 he received the Bernard J. Lechner Outstanding Contributor Award from the Advanced Television Systems Committee.

Now in its fourth edition, A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers is still the leading publication for understanding the basics of broadcast technology. Whether you are new to the industry or you do not have an engineering background, this book will give you a comprehensive primer on television, radio, and digital media relating to broadcast. It is the guide to understanding the technical world of radio and television broadcast engineering. It covers all the important technologies like DTV, IBOC, HD, standards, video servers, editing, electronic newsrooms, and more. New to this edition: digital transition, IPTV, mobile technologies and streaming media. A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers, Fourth Edition, provides a comprehensive explanation of a very technical subject in terms that you can understand!

* Completely revised and updated with current technologies and standards

* Published by the leader in broadcast authority - the National Association of Broadcasters

* Quickly get up to speed the basics of broadcast engineering