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Appendix D (Sound Reinforcement) Flashcards

1
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what is electricity

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the flow of electrons through wires and circuits

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what is voltage

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a measurement of electrical pressure or potential as compared to a zero ground potential. potential energy. measured in volts

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what are volts

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a unit of electromotive force or electrical pressure.

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4
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what is one volt equal to

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the pressure required to send one ampere of current through a resistance of one ohm

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5
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what is current

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a measurement of how many electrons pass through a reference point each second.

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6
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what is current measured in

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ampere

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7
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what is an ampere

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(A) or (I) is the basic unit of electrical current

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8
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what is resistance?

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the property of a conductor that determines the amount of current that will flow as a result of a given electromotive force

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9
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what is a resistor

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a device specifically built for the purpose of limiting current flow

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10
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what is an ohm

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the unit of electrical resistance

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11
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what is impedance

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(Z) the total opposition offered to the flow of an alternating current

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12
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what is ground

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the electrical reference against which voltages are expressed

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13
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what are the three types of ground

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earth
signal
and chassis

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14
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what is earth ground

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ground that uses the electrical presence of the earth as a reference

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15
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what is signal ground

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reference point in which signal potentials (voltages) in a specific piece of equipment such as a microphone are expressed

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16
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what is chassis ground

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any conductor that is connected to the devices chassis. Chassis ground ultimately drains to earth ground

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17
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what is power?

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the rate of doing work or rate of expanding energy.

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18
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what is the unit of power?

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watt

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19
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what is a watt?

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it represents the amount of work that is performed through heat dissipation

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20
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what is a watt equal to?

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one joule of energy per second

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21
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what is a multi meter?

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a device that measures voltage, electronic current, and resistance within a variety of different ranges of values

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22
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what does a multi meter look like?

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PICTURE

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

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23
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what is a volt tester?

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AKA test lamp, determines the presence of electric voltage

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24
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what does a volt tester look like?

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PICTURE

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

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25
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what is a decibel?

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DB. a unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electric signal by comparing it to a given level on a logarithmic scale.

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26
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What is dB SPL

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measure of sound pressure in decibels.

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27
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what is 0 dB SPL

A

threshold for human hearing

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28
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what is 130 dB SPL

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threshold for pain

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29
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what is an audio signal?

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an electrical representation of sound in the form of a fluctuating voltage or current

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30
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what are standard operating levels?

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the amount of power needed to drive the signal coming from a particular source

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31
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microphone level?

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the lowest level. range from no signal to -20 dBu

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32
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line level range?

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range is -20dBu to 30+ dBu.

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33
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what operates at line level?

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the mixing console operates at this level as does most signal processing and electric keyboards

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34
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speaker level range?

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highest level +30 dBu

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35
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what outputs at line level?

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power amplifiers

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36
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what is gain

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gain is the increase in amplitude of a signal

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37
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what is gain expressed in

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dB

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38
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what is attenuation

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a reduction of the amplitude of a signal

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39
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what is nominal?

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the operating level at which an electronic signal processing device is designed to operate

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40
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what is the dynamic range

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the difference between the maximum electrical signal potential and inherent noise floor

41
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what is noise floor

A

all unwanted sound in an audio system

42
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examples of noise floor

A

AC or PA system noise

43
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what is the signal to noise ratio

A

the difference between nominal level and floor noise

44
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what is headroom

A

the difference between nominal and maximum output

45
Q

what do unbalanced cables and circuits use

A

two conductors: a single active wire, ground/shield wire return.

46
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at what length does it get hard for a cables ground to fend off interference

47
Q

what is different about balanced cables and circuits

A

the two signals are sent 180 degrees out of phase to cancel out noise caused by interference. once received the signal is flipped back into phase

48
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what is a conductor?

A

a material that allows electrical current to flow freely from particle to particle

49
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conductor materials?

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copper aluminum tin silver and gold

50
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what are insulators

A

materials that impede the movement of electrical current

51
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insulator materials

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rubber plastic wood

52
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what is shielding

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the process of protecting equipment from electromagnetic and electrostatic interference by surrounding it with a conductive or magnetic material.

53
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what material is used for shielding

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copper aluminum and other metals

54
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what else is shielding

A

a means of confining the interference of cables and power lines

55
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what is a cable gauge

A

the diameter of a cable used to carry energy

56
Q

what is the standard wire measurement system in the US?

A

AWG the American wire gauge

57
Q

the smaller the gauge number

A

the larger the diameter and opposite

58
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what is EMI

A

electromagnetic interference generated by an outside element containing radio frequencies

59
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what is emi also known as

A

RFI radio frequency interference

60
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what is electrostatic interference

A

unwanted frequencies which can be transmitted between wires

61
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what is a single conductor shielded cable

A

a cable consisting of a single conductor, commonly used in tip sleeve unbalanced connections
P

62
Q

what is a discrete dual conductor shielded cable

A

consists of two independent conductors, commonly used with ring tip sleeve and XLR connections
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

63
Q

what is a speaker cable

A

individually insulated wire that carries audio signals between speakers and amplifiers. can be a single conductor or multiple conductors housed together
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

64
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What is an ethernet cable

A

used to send information at high speeds between electronic devices such as computers routers and IP networks. AKA cat 5 or cat 6
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

65
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what is a multi channel audio snake

A

a single cable which houses several discrete dual conductor shielded audio cables. extremely useful for managing several audio channels.
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

66
Q

what are XLR connectors

A

three pin connectors connect microphones to a mixing board as well as powered speakers
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

67
Q

what are the two common 1/4 and 1/8 inch cables

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TS and TRS
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

68
Q

what are neutrik speakon and powercon connectors?

A

neutrik speakon connectors are an alternative for connecting amplifiers and loudspeakers
Powercon connectors are used as AC power connectors that lock.
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

69
Q

what are IEC connectors

A

power supply couplers with multiple different applications and configurations
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

70
Q

what are RJ45 connectors

A

standard for network and telecommunication connections
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

71
Q

what are neutrik ethernet cables

A

RJ45s connectors designed for video audio and lighting
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

72
Q

What is OSHA?

A

occupation safety and health administration

73
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when does OSHA require your employer to monitor your hearing?

A

after 85 dB over 8 hours

74
Q

what are direct boxes

A

DI boxes convert unbalanced high impedance signal into a balanced low impedance mic signal
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

75
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what is a dynamic mic

A

most common and rugged

voice coil that works in conjunction with a small plastic diagram

76
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what is a condenser mic

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employs electronically charged backplate that forms a sensitive sound sensitive capacitor

77
Q

what is microphones polar pattern?

A

graphical representation of a mics sensitivity in relation to the angle at which sound arrives to the mic

78
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what is an omni directional mic

A

sensitive at all angles
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

79
Q

what is a cardioid?

A

cardioid polar pattern AKA unidirectional
sensitive to 0 degrees
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

80
Q

what is super/hyper cardioid

A

similar to cardioid most sensitive at 0
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

81
Q

what are bi directional mics

A

the most sensitive at 0 and 180
PICTURE
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eGpB_fW1kMN5uAMnnvkHV-s–iR93mPZ?usp=sharing

82
Q

what is the proximity effect?

A

the increase in low end as a unidirectional mic is positioned closer to the source

83
Q

how to lessen the proximity effect?

A

roll off around 100HZ

84
Q

whats a power amp do?

A

takes line level signal and raise it to a speaker level signal. final component to reach a loudspeaker
PICTURE

85
Q

what is a peak?

A

highest momentary power level that a system can withstand

86
Q

what is program?

A

a rating based off of a typical rising and falling of power that a system would withstand during a performance

87
Q

what is continuous?

A

the amount of power a system can handle going through it continuously

88
Q

what does a point source loudspeaker do

A

project sound from a single source

89
Q

what do full range loud speakers cover

A

full frequency range

below 100HZ is poor

90
Q

what frequencies are subwoofers for

A

below 200 HZ

91
Q

how many inputs does a big band need?

92
Q

how many monitor mixes are there?

A

4 mixes

Vocals guitar/keys rhythm and winds

93
Q

how many input sources for wind ensemble?

94
Q

how many monitor mixes

A

3 mixes drums rhythm conductor

95
Q

how many inputs for PMG

96
Q

PMG monitor mixes

A

6 mixes

vocals guitar keys bass drums horns

97
Q

how many inputs for Jazz combo

98
Q

how many mixes for combo

A

3

vocals rhythm soloist

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