Ballou G. (2015) Handbook for Sound Engineers. Woburn: Focal Press.
Crowe J. & Hayes-Gill B. (1998) Introduction to Digital Electronics. London: Arnold
Gottleib, G. (2007) Shaping Sound in the Studio and Beyond: Audio Aesthetics and Technology. Boston, MA: Thomson Course Technology PTR
Lyons R.G. (2010) Understanding Digital Signal Processing. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
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Rossing, et all. (2013) The Science of Sound. New York: Addison Wesley.
Savage, S. (2011) The Art of Digital Audio Recording. Oxford. Oxford University Press

Whilst we are recommending the core reading list detailed here as essential to develop your knowledge and understanding of the subject, there may be an additional core list in your Module Handbook which will be specific and localised to the equipment and software that is for use in your college

Staffordshire University Online Resources
Academic Skills Guides: http://www.staffs.ac.uk/support_depts/infoservices/learning_support/academic_skills/
Harvard Referencing Guide: http://www.staffs.ac.uk/support_depts/infoservices/learning_support/refzone/harvard/index.jsp

Technical skills instruction and workshops
Equipment demonstrations
Group tutorials with formative feedback
Individual tutorials

The main aim of this module is to develop the knowledge and skills essential for using the appropriate tools to measure the properties of electronic components and assess the operation and performance of sound systems. You will be able to familiarise yourself with the recording studio environment, the specification of equipment be able to work hands-on in practical situations and gain a basic knowledge of analogue electronic components and amplification techniques. You will develop skills in operating the equipment from microphones, mixing desks and signal processing through to recording media.

As your knowledge of the music studio develops, you will consider choice of equipment and how the elements are integrated to achieve a functional recording environment. You will become familiar with the application of studio hardware, microphone, dynamic and effects processor techniques through a series of practical studio based sessions.

Your skills will be assessed through practical sessions undertaken during studio sessions, and through class tests that help evaluate your understanding of the studio environment.

A portfolio, typically comprising:
Coursework that shows evidence of your involvement in a wide range of practical studio exercises and class tests relating to the management and maintenance of equipment, supported by lab reports describing group experiments completed in the lab.
[LOs 1-4]

Formative assessment:
Group tutorials and class tests allowing the development and exploration of your skills and problem-solving abilities when working with music technology equipment.

Suitable recording hardware, software and editing package (e.g. Cubase SX/VST)
Soldering facilities
Analogue components
VLE

Students will have access to studio space and college library and computer resources. University learning resources are available on campus at Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent, and online via the partner Need to Know pages of the university website.

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