Fundamentals of Electro-acoustic and Sound Technology 2

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Subject guarantor:

Ondřej URBAN

Name of lecturer(s):

Ondřej URBAN

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

A continuation of 171ZEA1 - expanding knowledge and view of the sound technology issues. Instruction is focused on practice. Part of the lectures is devoted to the basics use and working with DAW ProTools.

Mode of study:

Instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None

Course contents:

1. Studio signal level measurement (PPM, VU) and stereophonic correlation

2. Spectral characteristics of a sound signal and its measurement

3. Direction, frequency and noise characteristics of microphones

4. Microphone systems and principles for their use.

5. DAW ProTools (Section 1) - introduction to practice

6. DAW ProTools (Section 2) - Project edit window, editing, Audio Suite

7. DAW ProTools (Section 3) - Plug-in modules (effects), mix and data export

8. Conversion basics and archiving various sound signal formats

9. Mastering basics

10. Ergonomics of managing studio technology, work effectiveness

Recommended or required reading:

Vlachý, V.: Praxe zvukové techniky. Muzikus, 1995 Praha.

Avid Pro Tools Reference Guide.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Lecture participation

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Sound Design (Bc) (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)