I want to study acoustics but not sure what kind of work is out there. I would also like to be able to use my electrical engineering skills. What kinds of careers out there will involve use Electrical Engineering and Acoustics?
Not 100% sure but i believe that The other resistor acts as a pad that attenuates the signal in case the source is really loud resulting in higher voltage you would use it, for instance if your were recording a kick drum which generates high spl and you can turn it off when recording soft...