Aspects of Sound Recording

Paper Code: 
24RPP231
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to identify different types of equipment used in a sound studio and their functions and differentiate between analogue and digital recording methods, including the equipment and processes involved in each.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Course

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Course   Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

24RPP231

Aspects of Sound Recording (Theory)

CO18: Identify different types of equipment used in a sound studio and their functions.

CO19: Classify microphones based on their types, considering their use, directional characteristics, and structural design.

CO20: Differentiate between analogue and digital recording methods, including the equipment and processes involved in each.

CO21: Identify different types and structures of amplifiers and speakers commonly used in sound systems.

CO22: Analyse transmission systems used in audio broadcasting, including transmitters and related equipment.

CO23: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration

Learning activities for the students:

Self. Learning assignments, , Simulation, Seminar presentation, , Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, Practice sessions in Radio Station

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Sound Studio
  •   Introduction to Sound Studio- Types, Specifications
  • Equipments and Acoustics
12.00
Unit II: 
Microphones
  • Microphones- Types- Classification on the basis of use, direction and structure.
  • Cables and Connectors; Maintenance of Microphones.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Recording Techniques
  • Recording – Analogue and Digital, Analogue and Digital Equipments
  • Recording Software.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Amplifiers and Speakers
  • Amplifiers and Speakers- Principle of Working, Types and Structure.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Transmission
  • Transmission- Transmitter and other Equipment.

 

Essential Readings: 

 

·         Digital Broadcasting Journalism (2003). J.K. Sharma. Authors Press, Delhi.

·         Handbook of Television and Radio Broadcasting (2009). Ved Prakesh    Gandhi. Kanishka Publishers, Distributers, New Delhi.

·         Handbook of Journalism (2001). Concept Publishing Company New Delhi.

·         Mass Communication. (2002) Kumar K. Sage Publications.New Delhi.

·         Radio Broadcasting: A Reader's Guide (2012). Parameswaran. Authers Press, New Delhi.

·         Radio in New Avtar AM to FM (2011). Ambrish Saxena. Kanishka Publishers, Distributers, New Delhi

·         Radio and T.V. Journalism (1989). K. M.  Shrivastava Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Radio Production (2005). McLeish. Focal Press, Burlington, USA

References: 
  • Saxena, Ambrish. (2011).  Radio in New Avtar AM to FM Kanishka Publishers, Distributers, New Delhi
  • Esta de Fossard &Jhn Riber. (2015). Writing and Producing Radio Dramas Sage, New Delhi.
  • Barzman, Alan.(2004). Radio Advertising- A Guide to Creating, Voicing and Producing Great Radio Commercials Books Pvt. Ltd., Chandigarh.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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