Book: "Sound Design Technology for Products - Creating Sounds that Appeal to the Senses"

Creating high added-value products that appeal to the senses through the charm of sound: An explanation of the approach using product examples (149 actual sound data).

○Supervised by: Shinichiro Iwamiya, Masayuki Takada ○Published: July 30, 2012 ○Format: B5 size, hardcover, 559 pages (includes 149 audio data CDs) ○Price: 63,000 yen + tax → STbook members: 59,800 yen + tax ○Points The effects and added value brought by "pleasant sound" are attracting attention in various fields. "Sound design" as a selling point for products is being implemented in many areas such as automobiles, home appliances, and machinery. However, unlike noise reduction, it is difficult to set clear goals for pleasant sound, and due to the diverse acoustic characteristics and complex relationships, measures aimed at optimizing product sound have also become challenging. This book summarizes systematic knowledge about acoustics and hearing, evaluation methods, concepts and approaches to pleasant sound in product sound, and trends related to sound quality evaluation and pleasant sound technology.

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