AE-231 Basic Electronics
Instructor: Eddie
Ciletti
updated April'07
The goal of Studio Maintenancel
is to familiarize the recording angineer with how stuff works. The
class begins with electronics fundamentals that will allow you to "converse"
at the most basic technical level, read schematics, identify components,
develop troubleshooting techniques along with the fine motor skills required
for soldering, wiring and component removal and installation.
The links below include the an overview
of your responsibilities, the required reading and homework assignments
plus grading info and the Syllabus. Please download, print and refer
to these documents so you can stay on top of the work and not fall behind.
We only have ten weeks, so let's make the most of it.
Introduction
Reading
Assignments
CLASS OVERVIEW
Since electronics is basically a language
unto itself, it is admittedtly hard to start at the beginning. During
the first two weeks of class we will try to balance an overview and lab
projects that I hope will familiarize you with the Elecronic fundamentals:
How to use a multimeter to "see" the relationships of Volts, Amps, Power
and Ohms.
By week three, it's time to jump into the
deep end: You'll start building a power supply as we learn about it, component
by component. The class project is a simple but very musical
FET mic preamp and direct box. Stay on top of your work and finish
early and there can be many more options.
Each day will be broken into two parts
- lecture and lab - so we can become acquainted with the conceptual (formula
and circuit basics) and the tangible (components and equipment).
Eddie is available via
e-mail (preferred) or by phone (after 3pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
at 651-554-0304.