and Media
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What is an Audio?
• media communication
that uses audio or
recordings to deliver and
transfer information
through the means of
sound
Types of Audio
Information
Types of Audio Information
2. Music - vocal or
instrumental sounds
combined in such a way as
to produce beauty of form,
harmony, and expression of
emotion
Types of Audio Information
3. Sound Recording -
recording of an interview,
meeting, or any sound
from the environment
Types of Audio Information
• or simply dB
• noise of sound
measurement
Hertz
• or simply Hz
• unit of sound frequency
Phon
• unit of subjective
loudness
Characteristics and
Purposes of Sound
Characteristics of a Sound:
1. Volume – intensity
of a sound
Characteristics of a Sound:
4. Loudness - refers
to the magnitude of
the sound heard
Purposes of a Sound:
• Give instruction or
information.
• Provide feedback.
• To personalize or
customize
Elements of Sound
Design
Elements of Sound Design:
1. Dialogue - speech,
conversation, voice-over
Elements of Sound Design:
3. Music – vocal or
instrumental sounds (or
both) combined in such a
way as to produce beauty
of form, harmony, and
expression of emotion
Principles of Sound
Design
Principles of Sound Design:
1. Mixing – the
combination, balance and
control of multiple sound
elements
Principles of Sound Design:
2. Cross-fade – one
element fades out, the
next fades in, and they
overlap on the way
Types of Transitions:
4. Waterfall – As first
element fades out, the
second element begins at
full volume. Better for
voice transitions, than for
effects
Hearing vs. Listening
Hearing
• the act of perceiving
sound by the ear
Listening
• requires concentration so
that your brain processes
meaning from words and
sentences. Listening leads
to learning.
So are you
listening or
just hearing?
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