Sound Final Flashcards

1
Q
Balanced:
1.
2.
3.
4.
A

Balanced:

  1. low impedance
  2. microphones, etc.
  3. cables run up to 500 ft.
  4. three connectors
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2
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Unbalanced:
1. 
2.
3.
4.
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Unbalanced:

  1. high impedance
  2. instruments, etc.
  3. cables run up to 25 ft.
  4. two connectors
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3
Q

Wavelength: (definition)

A

Distance between the cycles of the wave

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4
Q

Frequency:

A

pitch, measured in Hz (hertz)

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5
Q

Amplitude:

A

measure in dB (decibels)

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6
Q

Long wavelengths = _____

Short wavelengths = _____

A

low pitch;

high pitch

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7
Q

Sound: (definition)

A

Vibrations in the air

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8
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A direct box converts ______ signal into _____ signal.

A

unbalanced; balanced

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9
Q

Condensor mics require ____ _____ and run through ___ ____.

A

phantom power; xLr cable.

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10
Q

Phantom power is ___.

A

48v.

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11
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What does a transducer do? Give examples.

A

It converts one type of energy into another. Example: microphones turn acoustic into electric, speaker turns electric into acoustic.

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12
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Explain the “proximity effect.”

A

a low frequency boost that occurs as the sound source gets closer to the microphone. (Closer to mouth)

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13
Q

Sound people require ____ _____ ____.

A

good people skills.

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14
Q

Who are you serving as a sound man?

A

The congregation

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15
Q

The creative arts require _____ level of ____ and _____. Why?

A

higher; grace; kindness

The artists are exposing their talent to everyone.

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16
Q

Which would you choose: someone who is musically adept or technically adept?

A

Someone who is musically adept.

17
Q

Why do we have to submit to the pastor pertaining to sound?

A

You are working to forward their vision, what they want in the service, etc.
(This is the basic idea of it, but you can explain it more or differently.)

18
Q

As a sound person, you need to be a what?

A

Lifelong learner.

19
Q

What should you not call yourself and why?

A

Oldschool, because you limit yourself.

20
Q

What is the importance of understanding different styles of music?

A

It will help you mix better.

21
Q

Don’t look for _______, rather see _____ in others.

A

reassurance; success.

22
Q

Should sound-men attend rehearsal and why?

A

Yes, helps them to know the set, where the worship leader wants to go in the service, etc.

23
Q

What does it mean when something is clipping?

A

The gain needs to be turned down. If it is clipping red, the gain is boosted too much. It should barely be clipping the yellow.
(Not sure if this is what he is looking for.)

24
Q

What is the gain knob?

A

Controls the input level.

25
Q

What does the pan knob do?

A

Controls where the sound is being sent. Either to the left or right, or equally to both speakers.

26
Q

What does the master fader control?

A

Overall output level for a mix. There is more than 1 master fader on a mixer. Example:

  • Main mix master (usually FOH)
  • bus send master (usually a monitor mix)
27
Q

Mic levels should be between:

A

-55 dBv and -30 dBv

28
Q

Consumer line level (instruments):

A

-10 dBv

29
Q

Professional line level:

A

+4 dBv

30
Q

What is the difference between male and female connectors?

A

Male are outputs, female inputs.

Remember: how to tell when looking at them. (Male have prongs.)

31
Q

TS = ___, ____.

Unbalanced or balanced?

A

Tip, sleeve.

Unbalanced.

32
Q

TRS = ____, ____, _____.

Unbalanced or balanced?

A

Tip, ring, sleeve.

Balanced.

33
Q
Phone/Computer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
A

Phone/Computer:

  1. two unbalanced channels
  2. creates stereo output
  3. tip to left, ring to right
  4. sleeve = grounded
34
Q

Phone/computers have TRS but they are ______?

A

unbalanced.

35
Q

Will Jessica pass this final?

A

Only by the grace of God.