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Web LinksUNIT 3: WAVES AND SOUNDChapter 8: Music, Musical Instruments, and Acoustics
Biometrics, and its coming role in Mobile Ecommerce Page (300, #4 ) The Computer Science Department at New York University has produced this page detailing Biometrics in general and exploring the the potential uses of this technology in various mobile and computing devices. The discussion is detailed and the paper contains a host of links at the end of the page.
Voice Security Systems has developed this online demonstration of the uses of voice biometrics in authenticating a user. The demonstration requires downloading the company's demo software, (this happens automatically), and a microphone, speakers and a sound card. Voice Biometrics - A Background Page (300, #4 ) OTG - THE OTTAWA TELEPHONY GROUP INC provides this page of background information on the uses of voice biometrics and the theory involved. Voiceprint Identification Page (300, #4 ) Applied Forensic Technologies International Inc. describes the uses of Voice Print analysis and the basic theory and science involved.
Headwize.com Page (304, c ) An alphabetical listing of headphone manufacturers and their Web sites. This page is part of the Headwize Web site which provides information on headphones and their application. The links in each of the categories leads to the manufacturer's homepage where a particular model or type of headphone may be researched.
A page from Linguatronics.com in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) describing the specifications and characteristics of two different headsets and their uses. Product Review - Sony MDR-CD3000 and Grado RS1 Stereo Headphones Page (304, c ) This sample product review is found on the Home Theater High Fidelity on-line journal Web site. The page gives a fairly thorough overview of the specifications and characteristics of two headphones, the Sony MDR-CD3000 and the Grado RS1.
Radiologic Technologists Page (310, #1 ) The US Department of Labor's Web site on Occupational Outlooks. This particular page describes the field of Radiology. Searching for a particular career type in the search box will produce similar pages. Each page has links describing Nature of the Work, Job Training, Working Conditions and other useful information.
The Alberta Learning Information Service has produced this profile on Audiology. The page includes a description of duties, career profile, education and salary. A good starting point to learn about It is a good reference for teachers. So You Want to be a Sonographer? Page (310, #1 ) The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography' s careers page. Here you will find a description of the various jobs available in medical sonography. Navigating the links in the left hand margin will lead to various pieces of information including training required, job descriptions, salaries etc.
The Vinst : Virtual Musical Instrument Page (313, #35 ) A thesis report from IOWA State University's Electrical and Computer Engineering department. The report outlines the protocols and procedures for creating a laser harp. The discussion is detailed and does involve some technical knowledge.
The Audio Playground Synthesizer Museum and its list of on-line resources about synthesizers, their design and manufacture. This site includes some cool online interactive pages allowing you to sample some of the devices and their capabilities. Flash is required to make use of some of the pages on Electronic Musical Instruments, Part I, 1890-1980 Page (313, #34 ) From Stanford University, this historical overview of synthesizers traces their development from 1890 - 1980. The MOOG synthesizer is described briefly in this document. Sample sound files are provided for some of the units described. The Synth Musuem: MOOG Instruments Page (313, #34 ) The Synth Museum on line has produced this thorough overview of MOOG instruments. The site includes a list of various models and their characteristics as well as a brief description of who played them and how they were put together.
The Synth Zone's Web site providing a huge resource on keyboards, MIDI devices, sample files and downloads for creating your own music on your PC. The Learning Network: Computer Music Page (313, #35 ) From the Learning Network, a short overview on the use of computers to compose and arrange music. This is a good site for students to learn computer synthesizer. MIDI.com Page (313, #35 ) Dedicated to MIDI and its uses, this site includes a search engine for finding out more about MIDI devices, downloads and many links related to MIDI and computer based musical composition. This is an interesting site for students.
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