Midterm Flashcards
Who was the first music producer?
Robert George “ Joe” meek
When did the digital age of Music began?
2000s
Define what music production is
Music production is the process by which music is created, captured, manipulated, and preserved so that it can be distributed and enjoyed.
What is a Music producer?
A music producer, or record producer, assists an artist with their recording project, bringing their vision to fruition and guiding their sound along the way.
What does MIDI stand for
Musical instrument Digital interface
How is a MIDI used?
It is a technical standard that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to communicate with each other.
What is an XLR cable, and what is it used for?
Stands for external line return, its a type of electrical connector found primarily in professional audio, video, and stage lighting equipment. Primarily used for stage microphones and other analog sound equipment,
What is a quarter-inch cable, and what is it used for?
Quarter inch cables are typically used for analog signals primarily audio. These cables are commonly used on headphones, amplifiers instruments speakers, and much more.
What is a 3.5 mm cable, and what is it used for?
A single 3.5mm stereo jack is often used for a headphone connection on a small portable device - such as a mobile phone or media player. Alternatively, a 3.5mm port is often used as a live- level stereo audio input / output on a device
What are the 3 parts of gain?
High, medium, and low
What does a condenser mic do? How do you usually use a condenser mic?
A condenser microphone is a microphone that uses electrotastic, or capacitor, technologyto convert acoustic energy into electrical energy. This type of microphone is also known as a capacitor microphone
What is the audible range of frequencies for human ears in hz?
Humans can detect from about 20 Hz to 20khz
What is an audio interface, and how is it used?
An audio interface is a device that connects to a computer and allows you to record, process, and playback audio.
What kind of microphones will you typically need to record a drum set for praise and worship?
Dynamic and condenser microphones
What is the human audio spectrum in hertz?
20 Hz to 20khz
Describe what a dynamic mic is?
Dynamic microphones are microphones that convert sound into an electrical signal by means of electromagnetism. Use electromagnetism to turn sound waves into voltage.
Describe what a condenser mic is?
A condenser microphone is a microphone that uses electrotastic, or capacitor, technologyto convert acoustic energy into electrical energy. This type of microphone is also known as a capacitor microphone
Name the 5 main directional patterns
- Omnidirectional
- Cardioid
- Supercardioid
- Hypercardioid
S. Bidirectional
What are the 2 main instruments you should mic a drum set?
Condenser and dynamic mics and xyr cables. Kick and overhead
Define polar patterns.
A polar pattern defines how much of the signal will be picked up by the microphone from different directions
Draw a triangle wave pattern.
Draw mountains
Draw a sawtooth wave.
Draw stairs
Draw a square wave.
Draw squares
What does timbre mean in music?
Timbre is the sound quality, or tone quality, off a note played on a particular instrument
