COURSE UNIT TITLE

: AUDIO SIGNAL FLOW AND ROUTING II

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MTA 2056 AUDIO SIGNAL FLOW AND ROUTING II COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4

Offered By

Music Technology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SUAT VERGILI

Offered to

Music Technology

Course Objective

The purpose of this course is to expand the knowledge gained through the first course with the addition of signal flow between external system components such as signal processors, effects processors, patch bays etc. providing the student with skills and knowledge to design and operate on complex sound reinforcement and recording systems.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Follow the audio signal flow and make the interconnections in between complex sound system components
2   Identify the practical differences between signal routings and connections for different purposes (input, monitoring, recording, dynamics processing, effects processing, tape returns etc.)
3   Make possible alternative connections between system components
4   Incorporate patch bays in system design
5   Seize the knowledge gained from the whole course as a foundation which can be incorporated in all future practical work

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

MTA 2055 - Audio Signal Flow and Routing I

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Insert Connections, Dynamic Processors
2 Auxillary Connections, Effects Processors
3 Tape Return Signal Connections in Sound Desks
4 Sound Desk Tape Return Layers (MIX B)
5 Alternative Connections in MIX B
6 Cueing and Monitoring
7 Studio practice I
8 Midterm Exam
9 Patch Bay Theory and Modes
10 Patch Bay Sample Systems I
11 Patch Bay Sample Systems II
12 Studio Practice II
13 Digital Signal Theory and Digital Signal Delivery Formats
14 Studio Practice III

Recomended or Required Reading

Text Book(s)/Required Readings:
Rumsey, F., McCormick, T., Sound and Recording, Fifth Edition, Focal Press, Oxford, 2006.
McCarthy, B., Sound Systems: Design and Optimization, Focal Press, Oxford, 2007.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

The course will be carried out with theoretical explanations in class followed by practical sessions in the studio. The practical sessions will be held with small workgroups. Students are encouraged to work in the studio, alone or in groups, if there is free time available.

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

70% course attendance is mandatory. The students are responsible with the use of the recording studio and all its equipment. Students who wish to practice individually or as a group should inform the course instructor and schedule their practice sessions taking available studio hours into account. Only students taking this course are allowed to attend courses and practice sessions. No one else other than the attendants of the course should be allowed in the studio, even if he/she is a student of the music technology department or not.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Vergili
suat.vergili@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Workdays at 13:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Tutorials 13 2 26
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 11 1 11
Preparation for final exam 2 3 6
Preparation for midterm exam 2 3 6
Preparation for tutorial exam 10 2 20
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 97

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.115511555133
LO.21551555113
LO.315511555113
LO.411515551511
LO.515515551311