I find a good understanding of acoustic principles a vital aspect for sound design, especially when it comes to setting sounds in different environments - difficult to do well unless you understand how sound waves move and interact with obstacles. I recommend Master Handbook of Acoustics to my students. Quit scientific, but gives some great descriptions of the principles.

I find a good understanding of acoustic principles a vital aspect for sound design, especially when it comes to setting sounds in different environments - difficult to do well unless you understand how sound waves move and interact. I recommend Master Handbook of Acoustics to my students. Quit scientific, but gives some great descriptions of the principles.