Digital Audio Basics

Objectives In this class, you will learn about Mp3 players and their accessories The differences between iTunes and Windows Media Player The basics of playing, copying, and downloading audio files Other audio apps and sites for digital music Digital Audio Basics

Mp3 Players Mp3 players were designed to hold exponentially more music than the cd player. Mp3 players replaced cd players and tape players beginning in the early 2000s. The iPod quickly became the most popular with its small, stylish form. Digital Audio Basics iPod lineup by Dan Taylor | CC by 2.0 Today, mp3 players range in size, price, and function but Apple still produces the ipod nano and ipod touch.

Headphones Headphones come in many makes and models these days. Usually, the more money you pay for them, the better quality and the longer they will last. Popular headphones like Beats by dre headphones are top of the line and can cost you around $300 but earbuds typically go for around $10. Modern headphones have features like noise-cancellation and elevated bass. Digital Audio Basics Headphones by Eric | CC by 2.0

Speakers Digital Audio Basics Livbit.co m Ecodigital.co.uk Speakers have gotten progressively more affordable over the past few years. They have also dramatically decreased in size. Customers today want portable speakers with loud sound that can connect to any device and even stream wireless radio. Most tablets and smart phones come equipped with standard speakers for playing audio on the go without any other necessary accessories.

Cables / Cords AV cable Connects devices to your tv Provides visual and audio Auxiliary Cable Connects input/output sound devices Provides only audio Digital Audio Basics Walmart.com Radioshack.com

iTunes Owned by Apple Most Popular Digital Audio Basics Library Store Playlist Controls Organization

iTunes Store Digital Audio Basics Account info Featured Albums and Artists Search Top Charts

Purchasing in iTunes Digital Audio Basics Buy a whole album Click on individual song titles to preview Info and reviews Buy a song

Ripping To rip a CD means to copy the CD to your computer. Digital Audio Basics Burning To burn a CD means to transfer music from your computer to a blank CD. Once you put in your CD most media players will give a prompt asking what you want to do with it.

Windows Media Player Comes Free on Windows Compatible with music files bought from Amazon Digital Audio Basics Folders Controls

Freegal Free music streaming and download service through HPL Stream three hours of music daily and download three songs weekly to keep permanently Access to thousands of artists from the top Companies, including Sony Digital Audio Basics

Hoopla Free app Thousands of digital videos, music, and audiobooks for streaming or temporary download, viewable from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. All titles available all the time; no holds required. Digital Audio Basics

Shazam Free app Listens to the music/sounds around you and finds its identity-no matter if it’s a song by Lady Gaga or a Geico commercial. Tells more about the artist, other songs, and a purchasing option. Digital Audio Basics

Pandora Free Radio based off of your interests You can skip a song that you don’t like Build stations that revolve around your favorite artists and others that sound like them Free app available Digital Audio Basics

iHeartRADIO Site that offers access to traditional radio stations on your smart phone or device Digital Audio Basics

Class Challenge Which brand sells the most popular MP3 player? In itunes, where would you click to create a new playlist? What word means to put music onto a blank CD? Using Pandora.com, create a new Station for Fleetwood Mac. Digital Audio Basics