Overall Review Flashcards
What feature do most recording studio rooms have in common?
High ceiling, Asymmetrical shape, Hardwood (reflective) floor
All of the above
What does the acronym ‘HUI’ stand for?
Human User Interface
‘GUI’ stands for Graphic User Interface
Which of the following typically apply to ‘studio musicians’?
Can read music very well, Can play different musical styles, Are ‘for hire’ (paid per session or project)
All of the above
What is another name for a ‘mixer’?
Console, Mixboard, Desk, Board
All of the above
What are the main advantages of multitrack recording?
Change effects after the recording session, Mix tracks after the recording session, Overdub instruments and vocals one at a time, Correct mistakes of one instrument without affecting others
All of the above
What is typically the end product after making a recording?
An mp3 file, A wave file, A mono, stereo, or surround recording
Correct answer: A mono, stereo, or surround recording
What can you change after recording a song using MIDI sequencing?
The duration and timing of each note, The pitch of each note, The sound or instrument you are hearing
All of the above
What characterizes a live mix recording?
Uses several microphones, Can capture a concert from a PA mixer, Happens in real time, Requires another performance if a mistake is made
All of the above
The process of the transmission of a sound wave through the air is referred to as its:
Propagation
A high-pitched sound has a:
High frequency
What does the word ‘timbre’ relate to concerning a sound?
Its tone color
What does ‘CPS’ stand for?
Cycles Per Second
What are the four sections of a sound’s envelope indicated by?
ADSR
Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release
What happens if you combine two identical waves 180 degrees out of phase?
Phase Cancellation (or ‘Interference’)
What occurs in the context of sound waves when two sustained sounds of slightly different pitches are perceived with a steady variation of volume?
Beats or beating
In the audio field, what does the symbol Ø mean?
Phase
How can you reduce or eliminate proximity effect?
Move the mic farther away, Use an omnidirectional polar pattern, Use the bass rolloff switch, Turn down low frequencies
Any or all of the above
Which microphone would you most expect to see used on a Rock band’s snare drum?
Shure 57 (dynamic)
What is a rise in the low-frequency response of a mic when a sound source is within one foot of a directional pattern microphone called?
Proximity effect
What should a mic’s frequency response cover to capture an accurate sound?
An instrument’s fundamentals and harmonics at equal level
If you need a rugged microphone that can handle very loud sounds, a good choice is the _________________ type.
Dynamic
What type of microphone has the BEST transient response?
Condenser
What are the two main categories of mics used in recording sessions?
Dynamic and condenser
Leakage can be a problem when:
With separate mics on a loud instrument and a quiet instrument, recorded at the same time in the same room
What does ‘mono’ stand for?
Monophonic
A ‘monitor mix’ can be controlled by changing the setting of:
Aux knobs, or faders
The primary function of a console is _______________.
Signal routing
Cables with RCA and TS connectors are examples of balanced wiring.
False
Aux Sends are primarily used for what 2 functions in recording sessions?
Separate headphone mixes, Effects sends
One practical guideline with an unbalanced (analog) cable is:
Don’t have it longer than 20 or 25 feet
What are the 2 types of meters used on the SSL at CSN?
LED and VU
The Master Fader’s setting affects:
All of the above
Fade outs, Listening level, Multiple signals
The Nyquist Theorem states that a sampling rate must be:
At least twice as high as the highest frequency being recorded
Dither is:
A tiny amount of random noise added to a digital audio signal
The technique employed in hard-disc editing to smooth out abrupt transitions between two audio areas is called a:
Cross-fade
Raising a selected area of digital audio to its highest possible amplitude is called:
Normalization
Three commonly-used commands in hard-disc EDITING are:
Cut, copy, paste
Digital calculation errors almost always occur where in the bit wordlength?
Least Significant Bit
Control Rooms should be designed to be as symmetrical as possible.
True
In a properly designed studio window, the panes of glass should be:
Different thicknesses and angled
A Pressure-Zone Trap performs what function?
Low-frequency absorption
Which of the following are common strategies to improve the noise barrier characteristics of a wall?
Staggered stud or double-wall
To decouple low-frequency vibrations from a drumset into a studio floor, the drumset is sometimes placed on a ________________.
Riser
Something called a Functional Trap usually is made into what shape?
Tubular
A diffuser does what?
Scatters sound
