Unit 3 Flashcards
Uncompressed audio format for windows
.wav
Compressed audio file format that is the current standard for exchanging audio files over the internet; 1/10 the size of a wave file
MP3
Compressed file format that can be used for audio or video; appropriate for streaming
MP4
A small microphone designed to pick up speech from a single person; attached to persons clothing
Lapel/lavalier microphone
Compressed audio format originally designed for windows media player
.wma
Number of bits per second processed when sampling sound (bps)
Bit rate
Audio interchange format; uncompressed audio file format used by macs
.aif
Process of digitally extracting audio from CDs to your hard drive
Ripping
Audio signal mixed together and routed through single audio channel
Mono
Compressed audio format originally designed for windows media player
Windows media audio
Audio signaled divided into two desperate channels
Stereo
Frame in a timeline where a change will occur; used in audio, video and animation production
Key frame
Microphone that captures equally from all directions
Omnidirectional microphone
Uncompressed audio format for windows
.wav
Directional mic that is mounted on a boom arm and positioned just out of camera
Boom microphone
Distinctive piece created by an author or artist
Original work
Number of samples taken per second
Sampling rate
Audio effects other than music or speech that are enhanced or artificially created and added in postproduction
Sound effects
Microphone attached to stand or boom
Mounted microphone
Playing audio/video immediately as it is downloaded from the internet
Streaming
Example of audio that can include voice overlay, dialogue or direct address
Speech
Microphone that picks up sound from two opposite directions
Bidirectional microphone
Musical instrument digital interface; format for recording music from synthesizers and other electronic instruments
MIDI
Audible content in media production and publishing
Audiosound
