4-4 Flashcards

1
Q

What tape machine category do MDM’s fall into?

A

Digital Tape Recorder (DTR) - video cassette rotary head

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2
Q

The resolution of a digital system is proportional to…

A

the level component

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3
Q

The most revolutionary aspect of digital recording is…

A

duplicates copy and pastes and it lasts forever

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4
Q

The dynamic range and S/N ratio in digital recording is proportional to…

A

the level component


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5
Q

MP3’s use what type of compression?

A

lossy

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6
Q

An MP3 is part of what MPEG technology?

A

MPEG 1

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7
Q

The S/N ratio (or dynamic range) in an A/D converter is how many dB per bit?

A

6 dB, standard 16 bit CD has a S/N ratio of 6 x 16 = 96dB

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8
Q

When was DTS introduced?

A

Jurassic Park 1993; Spielberg

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9
Q

List the positions of a 5.1 surround sound system.

A

left, right, center, left surround, right surround, sub channel

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10
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PCM is…

A

pulse code modulation (where the wave is converted)

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