Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to audio engineering and covers topics such as acoustics, sound waves, digital audio, and mixing techniques.Key Learning Points
- Learn the basics of acoustics and sound waves
- Understand the principles of digital audio
- Gain knowledge on mixing techniques and signal processing
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $43,000 - $123,000
- India: INR 300,000 - INR 1,000,000
- Spain: €22,000 - €60,000
- USA: $43,000 - $123,000
- India: INR 300,000 - INR 1,000,000
- Spain: €22,000 - €60,000
- USA: $38,000 - $112,000
- India: INR 300,000 - INR 900,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €50,000
- USA: $43,000 - $123,000
- India: INR 300,000 - INR 1,000,000
- Spain: €22,000 - €60,000
- USA: $38,000 - $112,000
- India: INR 300,000 - INR 900,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €50,000
- USA: $28,000 - $143,000
- India: INR 200,000 - INR 1,200,000
- Spain: €17,000 - €80,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of audio engineering
- Learn how to use audio equipment
- Create and mix audio tracks
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- A computer with internet access
- Basic knowledge of music and audio
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online Self-Paced
- Video Lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Music Production
- Introduction to Sound Design
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Audio Engineer and Producer
- Mastering Engineer
Related Books
Description
In this course students learn the basic concepts of acoustics and electronics and how they can applied to understand musical sound and make music with electronic instruments. Topics include: sound waves, musical sound, basic electronics, and applications of these basic principles in amplifiers and speaker design.
Outline
- Week 1 - Introduction RC & Introduction to Electrical Circuits MB
- Rob Clark Introduction
- Oscillations in Space and Time
- Time and Frequency Domain Representations of Sound
- Auditory Perception and Sound Localization
- Acoustic Resonance: Helmholtz Resonators
- Acoustic Resonance: Loudspeakers
- Electrical Charge and Current
- Electric Fields and Electric Potential
- Electrical Circuits: Kirchoff's Voltage Law
- Electrical Circuits: Voltage Dividers
- Volume Control and Loudness Perception
- Electrical Circuits: Kirchoff's Current Law
- Electrical Circuits: Nodal Analysis
- About the Professors
- About the Teaching Assistant
- Syllabus
- Grading and Logistics
- Suggested Readings
- Building the Amplifier and Ordering the Kit
- Complex Number Proficiency Self-Assessment
- General Overview
- Week 2 - Acoustic Resonance RC & Electrical Circuits MB
- Resonant Modes of a String
- Effects of String Parameters on Resonant Modes
- Resonant Modes in a Room
- Resonant Modes in a Duct
- Reverberation and Room Acoustics
- Power and Energy
- Power and Energy Dissipation in Circuits
- Real Voltage and Current Sources
- Impedence Matching Derivation
- Ideal and Real Current Sources
- Operational Amplifiers
- Using the OP AMP as a voltage follower
- Inverting OP AMP Configuration
- Test for Weeks 1 and 2
- Week 3 - Some Necessary Mathematics MB & AC Circuit Analysis
- Derivatives
- Mathematics: Sample Derivatives and Rules?
- The Number e; Derivatives of sin and cos
- Simple Harmonic Oscillator
- Complex Numbers and Arithmetic
- Complex Exponentials and Eulers Formula
- Phasors
- Capacitors
- Transient Analysis of an RC Circuit
- Frequency Response of an RC Circuit
- Inductors
- Transient Response of an RL Circuit
- RL Lowpass and Highpass Circuits
- Phasors in AC Circuit Analysis
- Generalized Impedance
- Circuit Analysis Example
- Impedance Analysis of RL Circuit
- Filters as Frequency Dependant Voltage Dividers
- Week 4 - AC Signals & Loudspeakers and Radiation RC
- Fourier Series of a Square Wave
- Fourier Series of a Triangle Wave
- Overtone Spectrums and Fourier Series
- Graphical Interpretation of Fourier Series Integrals
- Spectral Analysis
- Spectral Analysis Examples
- Filters applied to Frequency spectra
- Construction of a Guitar Pickup
- Electrical Model of a Guitar Pickup
- Guitar Pickup Analysis Continued (wr Q)
- Frequency Response of a Guitar Pickup
- Loudspeaker Radiation and Directionality
- Loudspeaker Radiation, Continued
- Electromechanical Model of a Loudspeaker
- Loudspeaker and Transducer Parameters
- Test for Weeks 3 and 4
- Week 5 - Closed Box Loudspeaker Design RC & Ported Loudspeaker Design
- General Guidelines
- Closed Box Design
- Design Tools and Conclusions
- Model of a Ported Loudspeaker
- Design of Loudspeaker Port
- Design Tradeoffs
- Port Design Parameters
- Comparison of Closed Box and Ported Designs
- Week 6 - Guitar Pickup and Effects Analysis MB & Design and Construction of a Guitar Amplifier MB
- Volume and Tone Control
- Tone Control and Pickup Analysis
- Tone Control and Pickup Analysis, Continued
- RLC Bandpass Filters
- Graphic Equalizers and Octave Filter Banks
- Graphic Equalizer Simulation
- Wah Pedal Circuit Analysis
- Wah Pedal Circuit Analysis, Continued
- Design Overview and Tone Control Analysis
- Tone Control Analysis Continued
- Distortion Stage Analysis
- Distortion Stage Analysis, Continued
- Cabinet Design for the Guitar Amplifier
- Practical Considerations in Constructing the Amplifier
- Final Exam
Summary of User Reviews
The Audio Engineering course on Coursera has received positive reviews from learners. Many users liked the practical approach of the course, which helps them to understand the concepts with ease. Overall, the course has got high ratings from users.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical approach to learningPros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise explanations of concepts
- Practical assignments to reinforce learning
- Great for beginners and intermediate learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Not suitable for advanced learners
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
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