Homework 2

Question 0

What does the Gain/Trim knob do?

Answer 0

Gain controls input level

Knob adds amplitude (too much gain=muffled, cracking sound)

Question 1

Name 5 types of Audio Connectors

Answer 1

XLR, RCA, 1/4”, 1/8” adapters, banana

Question 2

What is a fader?

Answer 2

Fader controls output level

Question 3

What is an auxiliary send and what is it used for?

Answer 3

Extra outputs- used to send different levels to monitor and speaker

Question 4

What is a master fader?

Answer 4

Controls master volume, should be at zero and use gain for everything else

Question 5

What are 4 of the differences between balanced and unbalanced cables?

Answer 5

Balanced:
Microphones, mixers, low impedance, uses up to 3 conductors

Unbalanced:
High impedance, Max 25 ft, 2 conductors, bass and electric guitar

Question 6

What does the solo/PFL button do?

Answer 6

PFL- Pre-fader level

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Question 7

How many DBv is professional line level?

Answer 7

DBv - volt/wires

+4 dBv mixer output level

Question 8

How many DBv is a microphone level?

Answer 8

-55 DBv

Question 9

How many DBv is consumer level?

Answer 9

-10 DBv -most instruments

Question 10

How many DBv is a keyboard?

Answer 10

-10 DBv

Question 11

Explain the steps in setting up a microphone on a mixer and getting an appropriate level.

Answer 11

Connect mic with mixer with an XLR chord, connect speakers with monitors, then turn the mixer on first, then speakers, then adjust gain, then turn up master fader, unmute channel, adjust volume with fader