Week 3 Quiz Review Flashcards
What does HPF stand for and what does it do?
Removes the lows
What does LPF stand for and what does it do?
Removes the highs
Which is a type of compression that splits the input audio into 2 more frequency bands?
Multi-band Compression
When rolling off lows in a lead vocal the low pass filter is being deployed? T or F
False
How does Parallel compression work?
Sending a copy of a signal to another channel and adding a compressor to the 2nd channel only. The compressed signal is then brought up in level so it’s just under the original non compressed channel.
Name the common parameters of a compressor
a. Threshold
b. Ratio
c. Attack & Release
d. Knee
e. Gain Reduction
f. Side Chain
What is a method that allows you to provide more definition to a sound?
Mid/Side EQ
Should you listen to all the instruments while EQ’ing?
Yes
Name the 6 frequency bands
a. Sub Bass
b. Bass
c. Low Mids
d. High Mids
e. Presence
f. Brilliance
Compression ratio set to 10:1 is called?
Limiting/Brickwall
What kind of compressor focuses on sibilance?
De-Essing
_________ in a mix is controlled by compression, limiting and gaining.
Dynamic Range
Optical compressor uses __________
lightbulb or LED
What does Narrow Q also stand for?
Bandwidth
What does VCA stand for?
Voltage Controlled Amplifier
If something sounds muddy where should you cut first?
250HZ
What does FET stand for?
Field Effect Transistor (FET)
Should you cut frequencies to make things sound better?
Yes
