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Characteristics of the Audio Media By: Juna Manlapaz

The Audio media are inexpensive, simple to use and can present stimulating verbal messages more dramatically than the print media In addition, portable audio equipment can be used in the field. Audio materials can also be easily duplicated as needed The popular audio formats consists in the phonograph records (disc recording). The open reel tape, the Cassette tap and laser disc. They have comparative strengths and weaknesses.

 (A)

Phonographs Phonographs selections are enormous from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to various band music and vocals. However, it is not economical to “cut” your own records. Records are easily damaged through scratching, warping or breaking. There is also the problem of space storage for them

 (B)

Audio tapes Economical and east to manage for recording purposes, their magnetic signals can be erased and the tape reused. Yet, they tend to deteriorate in quality when stored.

 (C)

Open reel tapes These tapes are good for professional recording, especially due to their sound tracks and their capacity to be spliced for editing purposes. Due to their being threaded into reels, they may not be easy to handle and use.

 (D)

Laser Discs Laser discs allow high fidelity sound. However, They are still uneconomical and will require special playback equipment.

Applications of the audio media For instruction, The audio media can be used in self- paced instruction and in mastery learning. The student can go back and repeat segments of instruction as often as necessary. Other uses of media: 1. Drill 2. Describing steps and processes 3. Interview of personalities 4. Pre- recorded messages( For museums, Observations, exhibit areas.) 5. Reporting

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