Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The student is expected to develop an understanding of physical and psycho-acoustics, the transduction principles of microphones and loudspeakers, modelling and analysis of loudspeakers, principles of loudspeaker system design, electroacoustic measurements, principles and limitations of audio recording and playback and some audio circuit techniques.
Synopsis Acoustics. Microphones. Loudspeakers: direct-radiator, horn-loaded, large-area, system design. Measurement techniques. Recording and playback: analog, digital, circuit techniques.
Assessment Examination (2 hours): 70% + Practical work and laboratory work: 30%