CHAPTER 6
Audio Principles of Design
In this chapter, you will learn about
• Calculating the change in a sound and signal level using decibel equations, as well as power and distance using logarithmic functions
• Plotting loudspeaker coverage in a room and wiring loudspeakers
• Transformers and amplifiers
• Different types of microphones and polar-response patterns
• The benefits of using an automatic microphone mixer
• The qualities of an effective sound-reinforcement system
• Determining whether an audio system will be stable by comparing potential acoustic gain (PAG) and needed acoustic gain (NAG) calculations
Much of what you need to know as an audiovisual professional revolves around sound: how sounds are generated, how ...
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