Acoustic Measurements

Subject guarantor:

Milan GUŠTAR

Name of lecturer(s):

Milan GUŠTAR

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

To enable a basic bearing in methods in focusing on the characteristics of sound, primarily for use in recording and sound post-production.

Mode of study:

Contact instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Basic knowledge of acoustics, electro-acoustics and music signal theory.

Recommended optional programme components:

None

Course contents:

Introduction to Metrology, error measurements, measuring electrical and non-electrical dimensions

Types of signal measurement, basic measurement equipment, measuring microphone, calibration

Level diagrams of recording and reproduction chains

Microphone and speaker measurements

Measuring and setting recording equipment, measuring bands

Measuring and setting speaker equipment, measuring tables and CDs

Measuring levels and phase signals at the mixing table

Measuring acoustic dimensions

Measuring surface of acoustic pressure and intensity, sound level meters, calibration

Measuring space acoustics, basic measuring methods for reverb periods

Hardware and software tools for frequency analysis

Measuring the acoustic properties of musical instruments.

Recommended or required reading:

Syrový, Václav: Hudební akustika, AMU, 2008

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lecture, exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

Activity in the seminar.

Course web page:

Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Zvuková tvorba (Bc) (next compulsory subject)