Music and Technology

Technology is becoming more and more prevelant these days and having knowledge of music and technology can help you acomplish your goals. The following tutorials will give you an explanation of the basics of music technology and sound on a physical level. In the next few tutorials you will learn about the hearing process and describe what a sound wave is. We will also go over the basics of the recording process and talk a little about microphones. Next is an introduction to sound waves.

Tutorial 1. An introduction to sound waves.


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Tutorial 1.
An introduction to sound waves

Tutorial 2. Phase Relationships
Explaines what happens when sound waves interact

Tutorial 3. Absorption, Reflection, Diffraction, and Diffusion
The things that can happen when sound encounters an object

Tutorial 4. The Human Ear
A discussion of the different parts that make up the ear. This section also covers hearing loss and prevention.

Tutorial 5. Analog Audio
A discussion about the analog audio format

Tutorial 6. Digital Audio
All about digital audio

Tutorial 7. The Analog to Digital Process
How analog sound waves are converted into digital data.

Tutorial 8 Microphones
A discussion of the three most common professional microphone types. Also information on pick-up patterns.