Loudness Flashcards
1
Q
What is the scale and symbol of loudness.
A
The Decibel Scale (dB).
2
Q
What are decibels a measure of?
A
Sound intensity.
3
Q
What is the difference between 10dB and 60dB
A
100,000 dB
4
Q
At which loudness would you start to have permanent ear damage
A
At 120/140 dB
5
Q
What is the porpoise of the magnet in a microphone?
What does it represent from the ear anatomy?
A
To convert sound waves into electrical signals.
It represents the cochlea.
6
Q
What do the wires do in a microphone?
What do they represent from the ear anatomy?
A
They transmit the electrical signals to an amplifier.
It represents the auditory nerve.
