Keywords - T-U-W-X

Question 1

Tape

Answer 1

A recording medium consisting of stripes (tracks) of magnetically sensitive material on a reel of plastic or metal tape. As an audio signal is applied from an an electromagnetic tape head, the magnetic state of the track is altered. They are used in tape and cassette recorders.

Question 2

Tracking

Answer 2

The process of recording individual instruments for a multi track production

Question 3

Transistor

Answer 3

An electronic component which amplifies an audio signal.

Question 4

Trough

Answer 4

The lowest level in a wave cycle.

Question 5

Unbalanced

Answer 5

A type of connection or cable with two signal wires only, one of which is also connected to earth (ground)

Question 6

Watt (W)

Answer 6

A unit of power. Most commonly used in audio signal showing changes in amplitude and frequency. Audio software will display the waveform of a signal and allow it to be edited.

Question 7

XLR:

Answer 7

A connector used for microphones or other audio signals, most commonly with three pins although some have more or less. The name is derived from the labelling by the original manufacturer and has no relevance to the configuration.