1. Introduction to Digital Audio An Overview

2. Sound In Media Sound Design gives meaning to noise, music and dialog A good design makes the listener immerse into the story, characters, emotions, environment and genre It’s the intrinsic element of storytelling It’s the function of combining sight and sound to enrapture audiences

3. Artistic elements Just like doing a painting or taking a picture, audio needs depth, composition, contrast and an aural stage There should be a sense of location, an intensity of emotions and movement of time Creativity is important in creating a sound design The audio design should be able to tell the story on its own, independent of the visuals

4. History :Basics of An Analog Studio Recording Medium: the 2” magnetic tape recorder The Mixer : the heart of the studio Outboard Equipment : manipulation of audio signals Monitoring systems : amplifiers and monitors The Microphone : the data collector Playback medium: the final product

5. Track laying mixer Mixdown to stereo Stereo recorder Mastering Digital Audio Workstation as multitrack recorder Source: microphone or musical instruments Monitoring : speakers

6. The Digital Audio Workstation Computer Based DAW Computer Sound card Digital audio editor software Digital multitracking software Integrated DAW Mixing console Control surface Digital interface & storage system

7. Definition The digital audio workstation is a tool that provides an integrated, high performance platform for audio and music. It combines tasks into one complete and manageable whole. It enables musicians, composers and audio professionals to work with their audio devices, stereos, recording equipment, midi devices and guitars in a single computerized environment.

9. Components of a Computer Based DAW Recording Hardware Sound Card Microphones Software Audio software Stereo Editor Multitrack Software Additional Software Plugins and effects Audio processing Midi and Song Sequencing Midi Software Synthesizers Loop Construction Acidized files Groove editing Mixing Busses Automation Mastering Stereo Mastering Software Media Delivery