Audio Basics
Concepts and techniques for the audio technician/engineer
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Concepts
Nomenclature and concepts needed to understand acoustics and audio technical information.
Acoustics
Basic concepts in Acoustics that are helpful to the audio technician.
Electronics
Some knowledge of basic electronics is important to be effective as an audio technician.
Microphones
An audio technician must know the types of microphones and how to use them properly.
Mixer Basics
How to use a mixer is perhaps the most critical capability of an audio technician.
Mixer Types
It is helpful to know the types of mixers and how they are used.
Speakers
Understanding how speakers work and their performance characteristics is critical for the competent audio technician.
Amplifiers
These are the work horses that power the speakers. Knowing how they shoulkd be used is important.
