Course:

Licenciatura em Tecnologias da Música

Profile(s):

Branch(es):

Contact Hours per Semester:

37.5

Scientific area:

TM

Curricular year:

2

Semesterly/Yearly:

Semestral

Option:

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ECTS:

4

Type (1):

TP

Teacher responsible for the Curricular Unit:

Augusto Silva

Time allocation for the C.U.:

37.5

Other teachers and time allocation for the C.U:

Learning Outcomes (knowledge, aptitudes and skills to be developed by the students)

Know how to objectively evaluate an audio equipment or system. Study the various standards for measuring the characteristics of audio signals. Know the errors introduced by the audio equipment. Know the equipment, techniques and methods used in measurements of audio signals.

Syllabus:

Quality, characteristics and measurements. Objective vs. subjective tests - advantages and disadvantages, fundamental electrical measurements. Linear and nonlinear systems. Types of errors. Test signals. Audio measurement techniques. Standards and recommendations. Audio Test Analyzer

Demonstration of the Articulation of the Programme Contents with the Objectives of the C.U.

Since the objective of this C.U. is the acquisition of knowledge and skills so that the student can intervene in a variety of audio contexts, the syllabus indicated is selected in order to meet the scope of the issues involved.

Teaching and Evaluation Methods:

The teaching methodology is based on systematic and organized presentation of information by the teacher, complemented with its study and discussion, and with guidance and supervision of the knowledge and skills acquisition process, as specified in the C.U. objectives. The evaluation process is based on observation of the quality of participation in the activities developed during the course, including presentations and discussion of themes, other tests or exams.

Demonstration of the Articulation of the Teaching Methodologies with the Learning Objectives of the C.U.:

The coherence between the teaching methodologies with the learning objectives is assessed and demonstrated by the very nature of the performance and progress of students in classes, presentations, papers and tests.

Bibliography:

Electronic Test Instruments: Analog and Digital Measurements - Robert A. Witte. Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation - Cage Oliver. Audio Measurement Handbook – Bob Metzler. APx500 Users manual – Audio Precision. Audio Specifications – Rane Note. How to write (and read) audio specifications - David Mathew