Chapter 7 Vocab Flashcards
Signal to Noise Ratio
A measure used in science and engineering that compares the level of a desired signal to the level of background noise.
simply: comparisons in the level of a signal to the level of background noise.
(VCA) Voltage Controlled Amplifier
A VCA is a processor that can alter the amplitude of a signal proportional to the control voltage applied to its amplitude modulation control input.
in simple words it is just an amplifier whose output you can control with control signal.
Gain staging
Process of managing relative levels in a series of gain stages to prevent the introduction of noise and distortion.
Unity Gain
When the output level from a device is equal to the input level of that device.
Channel Input Section
Serves as the preamp section to optimize signal gain levels
Insert Point
Used to send line level signal out for external processing where it can be reinserted into the signal chain with the added processing. RE-ROUTES THE ACTUAL SIGNAL
Sends Section
(aka Aux Sends) (aka Cue Sends) Used to route and mix signals from various input strips to the various effects output sends.
SENDS A COPY OF SIGNAL. Most commonly used for headophone/monitors and/or time-based effects.
Usually requires a send and a return.
Channel Fader
Fader that determines the output level of the input section
also contains a solo and a mute.
Output Section
The output section is needed to distribute the signals to any or all tracks of a Multi-track Recorder. (sometimes referred to as the routing matrix)
is a means to get to the Multi-track
Multi- Track Recorder (MTR)
The MTR is any device capable of recording multiple audio signals separately onto a medium. Usually a DAW
DAW
Digital Audio Workstation
Monitor faders
Section needed to provide a mix in a control room in order to hear musically balanced version of the production.
Master Fader
Fader in the master section of the console. Usually set to Unity Gain and SHOULD NOT be used to control volume in the studio.
THE SUM OF ALL MONITOR FADERS
Stereo Buss`
Main stereo output of a console. Signal here is recorded to the MTR as the final mix.
