4 Connectivity - Section 1

Question 1

Signal Flow

Answer 1

The path a signal takes from beginning to end

Question 2

What is the job of an Audio engineer as presumed in chapter 4?

Answer 2

To preserve the integrity of the signal at every stage in the signal path, through the different mediums, and the transitions/conversions between those mediums.

Question 3

Name all the two-conductor connectors

Answer 3

NL2 (Speakon), Double Banana, Unbalanced 1/4” TS (Tip Sleeve), RCA, BNC

Question 4

What are two conductors used for functionally within a studio?

Answer 4

“For making connections consisting of only two components, such as, hot and cold, or hot and ground. Each one of these connectors have two separate isolated conductors that are intended to connect to specific wires.”

Question 5

Name all the three conductor connections.

Answer 5

XLR, Balanced 1/4” TRS, (Tip Ring Sleeve), TRS MIL, TT/Bantam, 1/8” Mini

Question 6

What is the purpose of three conductor connectors?

Answer 6

Three separated isolated wires that are intended to connect to “specific” wires. Ask joe what this really means.

Question 7

Name all Multi-Pin Connectors.

Answer 7

ELCO, DL, D-SUB/ DB25, Cat 5

Question 8

What is the purpose of Multi-Pin Connectors?

Answer 8

“Multi pin connectors allow many isolated signals to be sent simultaneously through one connection. Each pin is soldered or crimped to a corresponding wire. These types of connectors are common in places where many channels of audio are being sent in and out, and where having individuals for each connector would be impractical.”