Audio evidence handling. Application of tools. Identification procedures. Processing. Evidence Preparation

Practical and report

Fundamentals of audio signals (calculations scales and audio theory)

Test

Introduction to Audio and Forensic Audio
Sound and Wave theory
The Ear and the way we hear
Hearing (Health and Safety, Limits Range and Protection)
Equipment Choice and Specification
Equipment connectivity, Cabling and Standards
Reverberation/Diffraction/Inverse Square Law
Measurement Scales tools and techniques
Digital Sampling and related Audio Theory
Audio Visualisation Tools charts and techniques
Audio Signal Chain theory 
Critical Listening and Evaluation
Risks of Bias in Audio Forensic Procedures
Working to ISO Guidelines for Audio in Forensics
Modern Audio capture encoding and storage techniques
Limitations of Audio Capture equipment and common file formats
Digital Audio Coding and common compression techniques
Common File identification and size calculations
Benchmarking and Reference Equipment setup
Audio Handling and Extraction Techniques
Audio Processing techniques for identifying Authenticity
Reporting and Preparation of documentation

Audio Forensics - 7110AMP

Audio Forensics

Analyse and process materials recognising the risks, implications and potential influence that the procedures they have undertaken may have on the outcomes of criminal investigations

Transfer, store and manipulate audio materials for forensic purposes to recognised guidelines and standards

Critically appraise Audio materials obtained from a variety of common sources

Prepare documentation and reports to the appropriate standards