The application of computers has become inevitable when sound recording and processing is concerned. The following thematic units are elaborated in detail: A/D conversion. D/A conversion. Ways of exchanging audio content and the formats used in the process. Media and formats used for storage of audio content. Characteristics of sound cards. Recording, editing and processing of audio using a computer. Computer control of musical instruments. Computer-aided sound analysis. Computer-aided sound synthesis. Computer-controlled sound reinforcement and PA systems. Computer-controlled radio-diffusion systems. Multimedia home systems. Audio content archives. Computer-aided and controlled electroacoustical measurements.

Good understanding of the problems and solutions of sound recordings and procesing, with applications to computers. Theoretical and practical knowledge about methods and techniques in measuring of sound, with applications to computers. Basic knowledge about methods and techniques in sound processing.

1. explain the principle of A/D and D/A conversion
2. differentiate media and formats for sharing audio content
3. explain the features of sound cards
4. apply recording, editing and sound processing with computer
5. analyze the sound with a computer
6. describe the computer control of musical instruments
7. choose a good way of audio content archiving
8. use a computer for electroacoustic measurements

Lectures

Lectures are held in two cycles, 3 hours per week. After each cycle assessment is carried out.

Exams

Continuous assessment is carried out through mid-term exams and final exams. Assessment on the examinations are carried out according to schedule.

Laboratory Work

Three laboratory exercises are provided, they are graded, and take place under the supervision of an assistant.

Experiments

Demonstration of some phenomena that are topics at a lecture

Experimental Exercises

More complex demonstration of some phenomena that are topics at a lecture

Consultations

Consultations take place according to agreement with the teacher

Seminars

Individual work for selected topic from the area of the whole course

1. Introduction lecture about sound
2. A/D i D/A conversion
3. Methods and formats for audio content sharing
4. Computer and digital audio workstation
5. A/D and D/A conversion - Matlab - presentation and demonstration
6. Audio coding techniques
7. Sound analysis and sound synthesis
8. Mid-term exam
9. Sound card and measuring on sound cards
10. Audio streaming
11. VoIP - Internet Phone
12. Home multimedia systems
13. Audio content archive
14. Computer-controlled electroacoustic measurements
15. Final exam