WA+Audio+Lesson+1


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__**Tasks:**__

Using the Internet, research how the human ear works. Write a short report on how it works. Remember to include the range of frequencies that the human ear can perceive.
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Using the Internet, research how microphones work, write a short describing how.
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Research five sound compression methods of your choice and complete the following table
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 * **Audio Compression Format** ||  **Year of first release**  ||  **Encoder available free?**  ||  **Sample rates**  ||  **Bit rate / depth**  ||

Investigate the MIDI sound format. Write a short report discussing why it is different from regular audio compression formats and what advantages and disadvantages it has.
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