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DT1175 Sound 7.5 credits

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The purpose of the course is to give all media technology engineers, regardless of future specialisation, a foundation in acoustics and in the technical mediation of speech and music. The syllabus is structured around a progression along the sound communication chain, from elementary physics of sound, via conversion and sound processing, to content, meaning and technical applications.

Information per course offering

Termin

Information for Autumn 2026 Start 26 Oct 2026 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
26 Oct 2026 - 12 Mar 2027
Periods

Autumn 2026: P2 (2.5 hp)

Spring 2027: P3 (5 hp)

Pace of study

25%

Application code

11168

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

Swedish

Course memo
Course memo is not published
Number of places

Min: 1

Target group
Only open for CMETE
Planned modular schedule
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Schedule
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Contact

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Course syllabus as PDF

Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.

Course syllabus DT1175 (Autumn 2026–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DT1175 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Lectures and exercises: the communication chain, elementary acoustics, the ear and hearing, room acoustics, microphones and loudspeakers, analogue and digital representation, stereo and multichannel, digital technology for audio, music as an information carrier, the human voice, speech and music technology.
  • Laboratory work and practical sessions: measurements of one's own hearing, the representation and distortion of signals, music representation and musical expression. Ongoing practical exercises covering sound creation, measurement, active listening, patching exercises with a mixing desk and study visits.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be able to

  • analyse the audio communication chain by identifying, placing and describing acoustic and technical phenomena at the correct level of representation
  • apply basic acoustic concepts and wave theory to calculate and assess sound propagation, audibility and room acoustic parameters in given environments
  • describe and demonstrate the function and application areas of audio equipment, digital representation, as well as speech and music technology
  • identify and characterise sound phenomena, distortion and spectral properties through active listening and measurement.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Knowledge of wave theory, 6 credits, equivalent to completed course SK1120.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN2 - Written Exam, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability. The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

LAB2 includes mandatory laboratory work and ongoing optional exercises, which are documented in the course portfolio.

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. 
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

EECS/Media Technology and Interaction Design

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Supplementary information

This course replaces the earlier course DT1174 Sound as an Information Medium.

Contact:

Kjetil Falkenberg, kjetil@kth.se

You can only count either this course or DM1574 Media Technology in your exam.

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex