AUDIO 111 - Audio Recording I

Credits: 4
LEC hours per week: 2
LAB hours per week: 4
This course introduces students to how audio is routed and processed, with a focus on audio signal flow. Students learn what features distinguish various types of microphones and how to select the best microphone for each source, factoring in frequency response and characteristics such as phantom power requirements. Course topics also include preamplifiers, direct (DI) boxes, and analog-to-digital converters. Students learn and practice basic audio console functions and begin building their microphone book.
Course Outcomes:

Explain audio signal flow from audio source to output.
Describe different microphone types and their uses.
Identify microphone parts and specifications.
Evaluate audio frequency response.
Explain and employ preamplifiers and DI boxes.
Explain and use basic mixing console setup and recording

Course Topics:

Microphone and line level audio signal
Microphone preamplifiers
Basic audio signal flow
Types and characteristics of audio signals
Direct input (DI) box (passive vs. active)
Mixing console channel strip, monitor section, and master section
Analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters
Recording audio

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