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Student number
Name of
Campus
Year of Study 2023 Semester 2

Programme Diploma in Sound Technology

Module
Module Name Sound Engineering 2B 23_HE_FT_DP_ST_SE220_Y2
Code
Lecturer
Date
Due date 29 September 2023
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Sound Engineering 2B Individual Assignment 2

Task 1: Discuss in detail your understanding of the word “Balancing” in a mix. What are the 3 balancing tasks
that an engineer will start a mix with? (20)

Task 2:

Graphically illustrate a stereo encoder and decoder. Discuss how the encoder and decoder functions and
provide examples of its use in society in this current age. (30)

Task 3:

Explain how pre- and de-emphasis works. Please provide a graphical illustration to explain your answer.
(20)

Task 4: Discuss and explain in detail what signal gain and signal loss is.
Please use diagrams to elaborate on your answer. Please include examples and calculations in your answer.
(30)

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