7EngAcs
Acoustics
The physics of sound waves is applied to the acoustic design and acoustic treatment of listening rooms, concert halls and recording studios.
The physics of sound waves is applied to the acoustic design of speaker boxes.
Principles and methods of sound proofing and acoustic treatment are discussed and compared.
The acoustic characteristics of building materials are compared.
Reverberation, absorption, isolation, diffusion, resonance, reflection, room modes, flutter echo, standing waves, consonant intelligibility and phase interference patterns are discussed.
The effects of speaker placement and position within a room is investigated,
Methods of acoustic measurement and modelling are discussed.
The effects of speaker positioning and listening distance on safe and comfortable listening levels is investigated.
NQF Level
8
Credits
7
Instructor
Not Assigned
Price
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