The Studio

Question 0

What does ‘zero the desk’ mean?

Answer 0

Placing all faders, except the one which is live to air in the ‘off’ position

Question 1

What is acoustics?

Answer 1

Achieving the correct balance between direct and reflected sound

Question 2

What are the 3 basic console functions?

Answer 2

• To select a ‘signal’ to input into the console
• To amplify these incoming signals to an appropriate volume or level
• To direct these signals to any number of outputs: a recorder, transmitter or studio headphones

Question 3

What is Stereo 1 & Stereo 2?

Answer 3

Stereo 1 is on air

Stereo 2 is off air

Question 4

What is a Cue?

Answer 4

The cue position is to preview and cue up a sound source ready to begin immediately when the player is started

Question 5

What is a VU meter?

Answer 5

A Volume Unit meter or peak meter, reads the average level of the loudness of the total program

Question 6

What is the difference between dynamic and condenser microphones?

Answer 6

Dynamic mics don’t require power so are favoured for field recordings. Condenser (powered) mics give better frequency response, but more sensitive so the possibility for distortion or electric noise

Question 7

What are the key differences between analogue and digital equipment?

Answer 7

Digital equipment is:

• non-linear
• non-destructive
• can be networked to other workstations
• can be pre-programmed

Question 8

What is Voice-Tracking?

Answer 8

Voice-tracking is a method of prerecording within the computer for later replay