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Audio Signal Flow. By Jodi Kidneigh Week 1 IMPMOOC. Introduction.
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Audio Signal Flow By Jodi Kidneigh Week 1 IMPMOOC
Introduction Hi I’m Jodi Kidneigh, and I live in Orlando, FL in the United States. Welcome to my lesson in Audio Signal Flow. This lesson is for week 1 of Introduction To Music Production at Coursera.org. I will be explaining a basic condenser microphone recording signal flow using the gear in my home studio which I like to call “Frog Song Studios”.
Signal Flow Diagram Input Transducer Analog Signal Air Voltage Variations Interface XLR Cable TASCAM FW-1082 Sound Pressure Variations Studio Projects B1 Condenser Mic Analog to Digital Converter Preamp Digital Signal (Binary) FireWire Cable Digital Audio Workstation Cubase LE Computer
Sound Source/Sound Pressure Voice Sound Pressure Variations Rarefaction Amplitude Frequency Compression
Input Transducer Studio Projects B1 Condenser Microphone Features • Frequency Response 20-20,000Hz • Cardioid Polar Pattern • Requires 48 +-4V Phantom Power • FET impedance converter • Dual selectable pads • High pass filters
Cables Balanced XLR Cable Balanced Audio Signal from Condenser Microphone to Interface rejects noise. FireWire Cable High Speed Digital Signal between Interface and Computer Balanced TRS Cables Balanced Audio Signal from Interface to Output Monitors.
Audio Interface Front Panel TASCAM FW-1082
Audio Interface Front Panel TASCAM FW-1082 Trim Pots Recording Select/Solo/Mute Buttons Left Front Panel Channel Faders/Master Fader
Audio Interface Front Panel Monitor Level Controls EQ Band Keys TASCAM FW-1082 Indicator Lights Mode Controls Encoders Encoder Mode Keys Right Front Panel DAW Transport Controls
Audio Interface Back Panel TASCAM FW-1082 • Features • Up to 10 channels simultaneous input (8 analog and 2 S/PDIF coaxial digital). • 2 balanced line level outputs/1 stereo S/PDIF coaxial digital output. • 4 XLR inputs with Phantom Power Switch. • 2 midi in/out connectors • 2 Insert channels for external processors • Guitar Line input matches impedance of electric guitar/bass • 2 Firewire ports • Foot switch jack
Audio Interface Back Panel Balanced Line Inputs With Insert Balanced Line Inputs Balanced Monitor Output Midi In/Out Phantom Power Switch Balanced XLR Inputs Guitar Switch S/PDIF Coaxial Digital In/Out Foot Switch Jack FireWire Ports
Output Transducer KRK Rokit 5 Powered Studio Monitors Features • XLR and TRS Balanced Inputs • RCA Unbalanced Input • High Frequency Adjustment +1dB to -2dB
Reverse Signal Flow Diagram Output Transducer Analog Signal Air Voltage Variations TRS Cables Interface KRK Rokit 5 Powered Studio Monitors TASCAM FW-1082 Sound Pressure Variations Digital to Analog Converter Digital Signal (Binary) FireWire Cable Digital Audio Workstation Cubase LE Computer
Reflections and Thanks Thank you for taking the time to review my lesson in Audio Signal Flow. I chose this topic to gain a deeper understanding of the equipment I’m using because I realize that I am not utilizing the full capabilities of my home studio setup. Any advice or techniques you wish to share are welcome and appreciated!