Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Workshop

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)

Assessments

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