ELECTROACOUSTICS LABORATORY

COURSE OUTLINE

1. GENERAL

SCHOOL School of Music and Optoacoustic Technologies
ACADEMIC UNIT Department of Music Technology and Acoustics
LEVEL OF STUDIES Undergraduate
COURSE CODE 0807.4.005.2 SEMESTER 2nd
COURSE TITLE Electroacoustics Laboratory
INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES
if credits are awarded for separate components of the course 		WEEKLY
TEACHING HOURS		 CREDITS
2 4
Total 2 4
COURSE TYPE
general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development		 Scientific area
PREREQUISITE COURSES None
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS Greek
OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS Yes (in English)
COURSE WEBSITE (URL) https://eclass.hmu.gr/courses/SMOT178/

2. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes

The course is delivered through a series of independent laboratory exercises, providing students with hands-on experience in the operation of audio systems as well as in performing fundamental electroacoustic measurements.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • use a signal generator and an oscilloscope to perform laboratory measurements;
  • understand the nature and characteristics of different types of audio signals and ensure their safe, reliable, and high-quality interconnection and transmission;
  • understand the methods used for conducting fundamental electroacoustic measurements and perform these measurements in a laboratory environment;
  • evaluate the quality and suitability of audio devices and systems based on their technical specifications.
General Competences

The course aims to develop the following general competencies:

  • the ability to search for, analyze, and synthesize data and information using appropriate technologies;
  • the ability to adapt to new situations;
  • the ability to work independently;
  • the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

3. SYLLABUS

  • Frequency response of audio devices and systems
  • Microphone polar patterns
  • Passive frequency filters
  • Room equalization using a graphic equalizer
  • Loudspeaker directivity pattern
  • Measurement of crosstalk in multichannel audio devices
  • Study of balanced audio signals and direct injection (DI)
  • Sound reinforcement systems
  • Measurement of acoustic source separation

4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION

DELIVERY
Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc.		 in person
USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students

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TEACHING METHODS
The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail.
Activity Semester workload
Laboratory excercizes 26
Course total 26
STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Description of the evaluation procedure

Assessment of laboratory reports - 40%

Written exam - 60%

5. ATTACHED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Davis, Gary, and Gary D. Davis. The sound reinforcement handbook. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1989.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND ACOUSTICS, HELLENIC MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY