Course detail

Automated Measurements for Audio and Acoustics

FEKT-MPC-AMAAcad. year: 2019/2020

The subject is focused on automation measurements in the field of audio engineering, electroacoustics, acoustics and noise according to international recommendations in these fields. Laboratory practices are focused on the independent creation of projects for the automated measurement of audio equipment, electroacoustic devices, room acoustics and noise in various industrial measuring systems, bulk processing of measured data, especially using spreadsheet editor and Matlab, and implementation of functions in VBA and C ++ for Integration of measurement in own software.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jiří Schimmel, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

- use the correct method for automated measurement of a given quantity,
On completion of the course, students are able to:
- create an automated measurement project for typical applications in acoustics, electroacoustics and audio engineering,
- perform bulk processing of measured data using a spreadsheet editor,
- create and edit macros in the VBA for bulk processing of measured data,
- create functions in C and VBA for remote control of automated measurement systems.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of principles and control of instruments for measuring voltage, current and frequency, knowledge of the operation of digital generators, oscilloscopes and spectral analyzers, knowledge of principles of measurement of current, voltage, frequency, impedance and total harmonic distortion, knowledge of C language and work with spreadsheet editor are required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in article 7 of the BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
- Lectures provide explanations of the basic principles, subject methodology, examples of problems and their solutions.
- Laboratory exercises support practical mastering of the themes presented in lectures. Active participation of students is required.
Participation in lectures is recommended. Participation in other ways of instruction is checked.
Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation of study results follow the BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations and Dean's Regulation complementing the BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. Up to 40 points can be obtained for elaboration of all laboratory exercises. The minimal scope of the elaboration of a particular laboratory exercise and the complementary questions are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantor of the course and updated for every academic year. Up to 60 points are given for the final examination, and it is necessary to get at least 20 points for its successful completion.

Course curriculum

1. Basic methods of automated measurement, frequency and voltage measurement, value averaging, measurement stability
2. Measurement of parameters of audio equipment, AES 17 recommendation
3. Measurement of electroacoustic devices and parameters of reproduction chain, recommendation IEC 60268
4. Noise measurement, recommendation IEC 61672, noise source identification
5. Measuring signals for acoustics measurements, measurement of impulse response of listening rooms
6. Automated measurements at the production line, tolerance zones

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce students to modern methods of automated measurements in acoustics, electroacoustics and audio technology.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

It is obligatory to undergo all laboratory exercises in regular or alternative terms to complete the course. Other forms of checked instruction are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantor of the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

AES17-2015, AES standard method for digital audio engineering - Measurement of digital audio equipment. Audio Engineering Society, Inc., 2015. (EN)
BRIXEN, E., B. Audio Metering - Measurements, Standards and Practice, 2nd edition. Focal Press, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-240-81467-4 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPC-AUD Master's

    specialization AUDM-ZVUK , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization AUDM-TECH , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

12 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Schimmel, Ph.D.

Laboratory exercise

21 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Schimmel, Ph.D.