Audio Technology 2

Department - MPE
Offered - Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number - MP-212

This course covers the fundamentals and practical applications of a digital audio system, as well as methods for functioning in an integrated MIDI/digital audio workstation (DAW)/analog studio environment. This includes algebraic, graphical, and other techniques for the analysis and study of audio signals and systems; time and frequency domain measurements; decibels in audio and acoustical applications; systems analysis of contemporary recording and synthesis technology using block diagrams and sequential flow charts; and black box analysis. Course topics include system setup and interconnections; MIDI interface and synchronization; aspects of digital recording consoles/mixers, such as paged architecture, I/O, word clock, sample rate, and bit depth; and basics of a DAW, such as the elements of hard-disk recording, track and file management, digital audio, and sequencing strategies. Assignment-based lab time required.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Rob Jaczko
Prerequisites: MP-211, MP-214, and either LMSC-208 or LMSC-209; MP-241 must be taken concurrently with MP-212
Required of: MPED majors
Electable by: MPED majors