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Module Offerings

6537STE-SEP-PAR

Aims

This module aims to give students a deep understanding of the technical requirements, systems and operational considerations when working with audio for broadcast. Starting in the field of radio broadcasting, the module will also explore audio in the context of television production in both studio and outside broadcast contexts.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Design an audio specification for a live television event to a defined brief
2.
Evaluate the choice and performance of specific technical solutions to key broadcast audio requirements
3.
Recall and explain the key technical processes associated with audio for broadcast

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Transmission for Broadcast AM/FM transmission; DAB, DTTV and MPEG2; modulation and intermodulation; sidebands and frequency planning; streaming audio Metering Considerations VU, PPM, QPPM, LUFS and EBUR128 Signal Processing for transmission Phase Rotators, Limiting, Multi-band compression; use of DialNorm Technical Requirements for Broadcast Studios Mixer topology and function; TBU interfacing; mix minus generation and applications, communications (TB, RTB, Pres / Cont. feeds); radio studio operation; GPIO set-up and use Audio Formats for Broadcast Mono, stereo, surround; analogue and digital signal distribution; Dolby E Audio for Television Visual considerations; microphone choice and placement; synch requirements – EBU/SMPTE, Tri-Level Sync Outside Broadcast Systems topology and structure; audio splitting; audio networking Roles and Functions Broadcast Assistants, Studio Manager, Sound Supervisor
Additional Information:Jon Thornton is the Module Leader (j.thornton@lipa.ac.uk)

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