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Revision as of 21:16, 1 March 2007
In class
- Transducers/Microphones
- Connectors
- Audio Levels
- DAT Demo
- Scan Demo
Contents
Audio Levels
Good Level Audio Levels
- Mic level - The level (or voltage) of signal generated by a microphone. Typically around 2 millivolts. Compare this with the two normal line levels (1.228V:+4dBu and .316V:-10dBV)
- Phono Level - little larger than mic level also has equalization based on standardized RIAA curve. use phono input a line
- Line Level - . There is an international standard for the level of inputs; it is around -10dBV(.316V) for semi-pro equipment, and about +4dBu(1.228V) for "pro" equipment. Line level outputs can come from tape decks, CD players, tuners, DAT decks, effects, etc.
- Speaker level - higher voltages for speakers
Audio Level Links
Meters
Analog VU meter - nominal level 0dB
Digital Meter - nominal level -12dB - 16dB
Red line shows last Peak. Numbers at the top show loudest Peak.
Audio connectors
- 1/8" (3.5mm) Connectors Jack Plug Connectors Tip ring sleeve mono stereo
- 1/4"(6.35mm) Connectors
- Banana Plugs
- Binding Posts Bayonet Neill-Concelman/British Naval Connector type of signal varies or BNC
- RCA-Type video left audio right audio
- XLR Microphone XLR
Bluffers guide to WIRES AND CONNECTORS
Transducers
Transducer = a device that converts one type of energy to another. A microphone converts acoustic energy to electrical energy. A speaker converts electrical energy to acoustical energy. They are both transducers.
Microphones
good readin Audio Technica Guide to Microphones
Types of microphones
- Dynamic
- Condenser
- Ribbon
- piezo electric (contact Mic)
other (Stereo, binaural, PZM- pressure zone microphone http://www.crownaudio.com/mics.htm)
Ribbon Mic
The first type of mic was a Ribbn Microphone. Basically a light wieght ribbon that conducts electircty the is suspened in between two magnets. Older ribbon mics usally have a reduced frequency response.
Dynamic Mics
A light weight diaphragm is connected to a coil that is suspended between a magnet.
A very light weight diaphragm is suspended in front of an electrically charged back plate. The two plates basically act as an open air capacitor. As the air pressure changed the distance between the plated the capacitance between the plates also changes. Condenser microphones need Phantom Power to work.
Our stereo mic: Audio Technica AT825 [1]
Microphone Comparison
Parameter | Dynamic | Condenser | Ribbon |
Frequency Response | Good | Best | Worst |
Dynamic Range | Good | Good | Worst |
Durability | Best | Good | Worst |
DAT Machine
DAT Machine Demo
Tascam HD-P2 [2]
Recording Demo with DAP1 DAT or HD-P2 compact flsh recorder
Scanners
Image Scanner via wikipedia
An image scanner is an imput device that uses a CCD to obtain an image.
Modern flat bed scanner typically scan 24 bir RBG color. A scanners resolution is measured in pixels per inch or ppi knows as dots per inch when displayed on a computer monitor. Most computer modern operating systems display 72 or 96 dpi.
Many sanccer can scan up to 300 dpi. Really nice drum scanners can scan up 14,000 dpi.
Since we will be displaying or final movies on a computer screen it is fine to scan @ 72 dpi.
Scan, color correct, and crop boards
Scan, color correct, and crop boards demo
- Scan borads into Photoshop/Gimp
- Use Photoshop/Gimpto correct color (we don't want color just rclean black and white)
- Use Photoshop/Gimpto crop frames to correct size and aspect ratio
- Save as a series of uncompressed images
In Class Articulate Cuts from storyboards what motivates each cut
- What visual changes are there in the scene?
- What audible changes are there?
- What is the time reference?
Homework
Read Chapter 2 in Sound Design for IM
Scan, color correct, and crop boards
Start Audio Search
- Make a list of all the effect you will need for you animation
- Start to search library/web/record for sound effects
Quiz 2 next week MTD2 Quiz 2 Review
Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird [3]