Audio File Types And Their Specific Applications

Audio Files and their applications

What you'll learn

Understand and identify the different audio file types in use

learn the performance and application for each format, and the pro's and cons of AFT

Choosing the right audio file type

You will have a through knowledge of the file types and their applications

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for taking this course.

If you need to know more about "Audio File Types" this course is for you, if you are involved in audio, music, media such as Spotify, Itunes, Youtube Soundcloud, you should take a look at this short course.

Description

Audio file types are everywhere, in Youtube, Spotify, Radio, TV, Media, Entertainment, Games etc etc. We need a good understanding of what these file types do and which applications requires what. this course will give you a clear concise direction of which types to apply where. Not only is it important to understand their applications but you need to know their 1. Sizes in MB. ( Megabytes) 2. Quality 3. What Platform they are used in4. What they mean (in terms of audio codecs) Other points includeConsider needs (archival, editing, portable, streaming) and priorities (quality, size, compatibility).Uncompressed for fidelity, lossless for good quality with smaller size, lossy for portability and streaming.Check device compatibility for specific formats.In SummaryBenefits of a Course on Audio File Types:For Individuals:Improved Audio Experience: Understand differences in quality and choose formats optimal for their needs (archival, listening, sharing).Informed Purchasing Decisions: Make well-informed choices about headphones, speakers, and audio equipment based on format compatibility.Increased Storage Efficiency: Optimize storage space by selecting appropriate formats for different usage scenarios.Enhanced Audio Creation: Understand formats used in professional recording and editing for higher quality output.Accessibility and Future-Proofing: Navigate diverse audio formats across devices and platforms, ensuring access to content and avoiding compatibility issues.For Professionals:Optimized Workflow: Choose the right formats for specific tasks (archiving, editing, distribution) to save time and resources.Enhanced Client Communications: Explain technical aspects of audio formats to clients in a clear and concise way.Future-Proofed Skills: Stay ahead of evolving technologies and new audio formats used in the industry.Improved Collaboration: Effectively share and collaborate on audio projects with colleagues and clients using compatible formats.Greater Versatility: Expand skillset and cater to diverse client needs by understanding a wider range of audio formats.For Educational Institutions:Enriched Curriculum: Offer a unique and relevant course that complements existing media and technology programs.Develop Critical Thinking Skills: Encourage students to analyze and compare different formats, fostering decision-making abilities.Technical Literacy Advancement: Prepare students for a digital world where understanding audio formats is becoming increasingly important.Enhanced Understanding of Music and Audio Production: Provide a deeper understanding of the technical side of sound, complementing music and audio production programs.Increased Student Engagement: Offer an engaging and practical course that appeals to students interested in music, technology, and content creation.This outline highlights the practical and professional benefits of understanding audio file types for individuals and professionals across various fields. Additionally, it emphasizes the educational value for institutions seeking to expand their curriculum and offer relevant technical skills to their students.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Audio File Types Course

Lecture 2 Welcome-This is a Lecture on Introduction to Audio File Types

Lecture 3 If you use audio files, then this course is for you.

Lecture 4 What Are Audio File Types

Lecture 5 Why Are There So Many File Types

Section 2: Where Did Audio Files Come From, Why do they exist

Lecture 6 The Origins of Audio Files, who created them, where did they come from

Section 3: Codecs. Introduction to Codecs and their uses in Files

Lecture 7 Codecs-Intro to Encoding and Decoding Samples

Section 4: Conclusion:

Lecture 8 Codecs Encoding and other codecs discussed

Section 5: Summary of Audio Files to be reviewed

Lecture 9 Lets look at what file we will study in this lesson

Section 6: WAV and ALAC

Lecture 10 In Depth look at two popular audio files

Section 7: In Depth look at WMA and AAC files

Lecture 11 Another two popular files to be discussed as per previous lecture

Section 8: Audio File Types Vorbis-Flac

Lecture 12 Two more popular audio files in depth

Section 9: Audio File Types FLAC-Hi Res

Lecture 13 FLAC Hi -Res is a very popular file and we need to look at this in depth

Section 10: Audio File Types Mp3 Intro

Lecture 14 The MP3 will be introduced and looked at in depth

Lecture 15 The most popular audio file MP3-lets take a look

Section 11: Audio File Types BlueTooth

Lecture 16 The very popular Bluetooth, the most misunderstood file type

Section 12: Audio File Types Analog process

Lecture 17 We all need to look inside the hood of a file conversion

Section 13: Audio File Types Bit Rate Sampling

Lecture 18 If you can visualise the way sampling takes place you will expand your learning

Section 14: Audio File Types Digitizing audio

Lecture 19 Inside the Decoder is Digitising: Let's take a look

Section 15: Audio File Types quantisation

Lecture 20 A great insight as to the what happens inside the decoder

Section 16: Audio File Types Congratulations

Lecture 21 You're an expert

Section 17: How to Choose the right USB Microphone

Lecture 22 Its easy to get bombarded with the plethora of mics available today

This course is for those who have used audio files before and need to take the guess work out of what type is used for what application,Gain a deeper knowledge of Audio File Types and their applications.