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Analysing Audio Equipment Specifications and Data
11th Grade · Arts · UK A-Level
6 lessons
Goal
Evaluate, select, and justify audio equipment choices by interpreting frequency response charts, polar pattern plots, dynamic transfer curves, and technical specification data.
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Interpreting Microphone Polar Pattern Diagrams and Off-Axis Colouration
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- 3Dynamic Response Graphs: Transfer Curves and Saturation LinearityNot started yet
- 4Audio System Specifications: SNR, THD, Headroom, and Dynamic RangeNot started yet
- 5Analysing Impedance, Sensitivity, and Preamp Matching DataNot started yet
- 6Equipment Selection Case Studies: Data-Driven Studio DecisionsNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
11th Grade · Arts · UK A-Level
1
9 lessons
Acoustics, Microphones, and Audio Capture
Capture acoustic and electronic instruments with precision using appropriate microphones, polar patterns, placement techniques, and signal flow.
2
8 lessons
Digital Audio Theory and DAW Editing
Master digital audio fundamentals and perform precision editing, comping, pitch correction, and time-stretching in a DAW.
3
8 lessons
Dynamic Processing and Envelope Shaping
Control and shape the dynamic range of individual tracks, sub-mixes, and full mixes using compressors, limiters, gates, and expanders.
4
7 lessons
Equalisation and Frequency Sculpting
Shape the tonal balance of individual instruments and entire mixes using parametric equalisation, filtering, and dynamic EQ.
5
8 lessons
Time-Based Effects and Spatial Processing
Create acoustic space, depth, movement, and width using delays, reverberation, modulation, and stereo imaging tools.
6
8 lessons
Synthesis and Sound Design
Design original electronic sounds and musical textures using subtractive, additive, wavetable, and frequency modulation synthesis.
7
7 lessons
Sampling, MIDI, and Virtual Instruments
Utilise hardware and software samplers, MIDI sequencing protocols, and multi-sampled virtual instruments to compose music.
8
8 lessons
History and Evolution of Recording Technology
Analyse the historical development of recording media, studio equipment, production styles, and their impact on musical culture from 1950 to the present day.
9
8 lessons
Mixing, Mastering, and Production Analysis
Mix and master multi-track projects into balanced, commercially viable audio productions whilst critically deconstructing genre-defining recordings.
10
6 lessons
Analysing Audio Equipment Specifications and Data
Evaluate, select, and justify audio equipment choices by interpreting frequency response charts, polar pattern plots, dynamic transfer curves, and technical specification data.