Computer and Analyzer

 

Code Number: 3C50.80

Demo Title: Spectrum Analysis

Condition: Good

Principle: Analysis of Sound

Area of Study: Oscillations & Acoustics

Equipment: 

Computer and Analyzer (Cool Edit Pro download).

Procedure:

Plug a microphone or tape player into the input of the sound card. Play the desired instrument to be analyzed. The computer will store the desired notes and display the analysis. Cool Edit Pro is a free download program available from Syntrillium Software Corp. at

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Audio/Audio-Editors-Recorders/Cool-Edit-Pro.shtml

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References:

  • Oleksii Voronkin, "Spectral Analysis of Musical Notes as a Source of Information About Musical Instruments", TPT, Vol. 60, #2, Feb. 2022, p. 117.
  • Andy N. Black, Robert H. Magruder, "An Experimental Introduction to Acoustics", The Physics Teacher, Volume 55, November 2017, pg. 482.
  • David Keeports, "The Spectrum of a Rock Band", TPT, Vol. 55, #1, Jan. 2020, p. 56.
  • Daivd Keeports, "Watching Harmonics Beat", TPT, Vol. 53, # 4, April 2015, p. 244.
  • Alycia Galley, "Signal Frequency Spectra with Audacity", TPT, Vol. 53, # 4, April 2015, p. 239.
  • Timothy Moran, "Applications of Sound Spectrum Analysis", TPT, Vol. 45, # 2, Feb. 2007, p. 93.
  • R. H. Good,  "Real-Time Microcomputer Frequency Analyzer", AJP, Vol. 54, #5, May 1986, p. 463.
  • P. Ottonello, "Low Cost Wave Analyzer", AJP, Vol. 45, #1, Jan. 1977, p. 103.