Sound Amplification System

Sound Amplification Systems Working with audio means working with sound systems. Naturally, the range of systems available for different applications is enormous. However, all electronic audio systems are based around one very simple concept: To take sound waves, convert them into an electric current and manipulate them as desired, then convert them back into sound waves. A very simple sound system is shown in the diagram below. It is made up of two types of component: Transducer - A device which converts energy from one form into another. The two types of transducers we will deal with are microphones (which convert acoustical energy into electrical energy) and speakers (which convert electrical energy into acoustical energy).  Amplifier - A device which takes a signal and increases it's power (i.e. it increases the amplitude). 

1. The process begins with a sound source (such as a human voice), which creates waves of sound (acoustical energy). 2. These waves are detected by a transducer (microphone), which converts them to electrical energy. 3. The electrical signal from the microphone is very weak, and must be fed to an amplifier before anything serious can be done with it. 4. The loudspeaker converts the electrical signal back into sound waves, which are heard by human ears. The next diagram shows a slightly more elaborate system, which includes: Signal processors - devices and software which allow the manipulation of the signal in various ways. The most common processors are tonal adjusters such as bass and treble controls.  Record and playback section - devices which convert a signal to a storage format for later reproduction. Recorders are available in many different forms, including magnetic tape, optical CD, computer hard drive, etc. 

1. The audio signal from the transducer (microphone) is passed through one or more processing units, which prepare it for recording (or directly for amplification). 2. The signal is fed to a recording device for storage. 3. The stored signal is played back and fed to more processors. The 3-part audio model One simple way of visualizing any audio system is by dividing it up into three sections: the source(s), processor(s) and output(s). The source is where the electronic audio signal is generated. This could be a "live" source such as a microphone or electric musical instrument, or a "playback" source such as a tape deck, CD, etc.  The processing section is where the signal is manipulated. For our purposes, we will include the amplifiers in this section.  The output section is where the signal is converted into sound waves (by loudspeakers), so that it can be heard by humans. 

The portable stereo is a good example of a simple system.

Prepared By: Mandeep Kaur Class: 8th Poonam Guided by: Deepinder Kaur Meenu Deepika Singla School, Surgapuri, KKP

Govt High