Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
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Module Offerings
4521STE-SEP-PAR
Aims
To provide the student with a clear understanding of the essential theory associated with audio and acoustic engineering principles. This is an essential theoretical foundation to much of the material covered in other modules throughout the course.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify and apply the physical principles and metrics associated with basic acoustic, psychoacoustic, electronic and audio systems.
2.
Perform calculations using the common mathematical quantities relevant to audio systems using both calculators and spreadsheet tools.
3.
Recall the basic design and operational principles of commonly used audio recording and processing devices.
4.
Demonstrate the methods and presentation of room acoustic calculations.
5.
Demonstrate the methods and the presentation of audio measurement parameters.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The Physics of Sound
Sound Levels and Decibels
Human Hearing and Psychoacoustics
Comb Filter Theory
Electrical Basics (DC)
Electromagnetic Behaviour (AC)
Microphones and Loudspeakers
Passive Audio Circuits (Attenuators, Filters)
Digital Audio Theory (Sampling, ADC, Coding, DAC)
Stereo Theory
Metering (Level, Loudness)
Analogue Recording (Vinyl, Tape)
Room Acoustics
Studio Design
Active Audio Circuits (Amplifiers, Filters)
Practical Audio Circuits
Audio Measurement & Analysis
Additional Information:Peter Philipson is the Module Leader (p.philipson@lipa.ac.uk)
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