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1) One complete path of electric current. 2) Similar to definition 1, but including all paths and components to accomplish one function in a device. Clock Signal The signal put out by a circuit that generates steady even pulses or steady codes used for synchronization. Brooks HI FI projectors Digital Recording 1) ADAM : (Akai Digital Audio Multitrack). 12 track recording onto Video 8 tape. 16 bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate. 2) DAT (Digital Audio Tape) Cassette-like system which has much higher quality than standard audio cassettes. Widely used in gathering sound effects, for news gathering, and for playback of music. 3) DCC (Digital Compact Cassette) Rival to DAT which also plays standard audio cassettes. 4) MiniDisc : Uses computer disk technology, rather than tape. A laser heats an area of magnetic disk which is then written to by a magnetic head. When cooled, the magnetic information is read from the disk by laser. Tracks can be named, and are instant start.

A control on a stereo amplifier that when moved clockwise will make the right channel louder (and the left channel softer) and will do the reverse when moved counter-clockwise. Generation A term used to describe the number of times that the recorded audio signal has been copied. Brooks RM 909 reviews Electrostatic Charge The excess or deficiency of electrons in a given area. Crossover (Crossover Network) A set of filters that "split" the audio signal into two or more bands (two or more signals, each of which have only some of the frequencies present). Brooks HI FI projectors Attack The rate the sound begins and increases in volume. Chorusing 1) A term meaning the same thing as Chorus (Definition 3 or 4). 2) In some delay effects devices, a term used to mean the term Depth (the amount of change in the controlled signal by the control signal). Hi-Z An abbreviation of the term High Impedance (Impedance of 5000 or more ohms). Isolation

The height of a waveform above or below the zero line. Boom 1) A hand-held, telescoping pole used to hold the microphone in recording dialogue in film production. 2) A telescoping support arm that is attached to a microphone stand and which holds the microphone. 3) Loosely, a boomstand. Brooks RM 909 Capacitance That property of a capacitor which determines how much charge can be stored in it for a given potential difference between its terminals, measured in farads, by the ratio of the charge stored to the potential difference. Icon A visual picture or symbol on a computer screen that represents a file, program or disc that can be used. Brooks HI FI projectors Generation A term used to describe the number of times that the recorded audio signal has been copied. Limiter A device which reduces gain when the input voltage exceeds a certain level. Interface Any device that allows one unit to work, drive or communicate with another unit when they can

A compressor with a very long release time used to keep the volume of the audio very constant. FOH (Front of House) Refers to the speakers that face toward the audience. Also called the "main" speakers. Brooks RM 909 reviews Assistant Engineer A less elevated version of the term Second Engineer. Experienced seconds often place microphones, operate tape machines, break down equipment at the session end and keep the paperwork for the session. IC Abbreviation of Integrated Circuit (A miniature circuit of many components that is in small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment). Brooks Hi Fi reviews Grouping 1) Controlling the gain of several individual channels with a Group Fader. 2) The mixing together of several individual audio signals to send a mixed signal out of the console to record a track on a multitrack tape machine. Ground Adapter Plug Adapts a three pronged electrical plug to a two pronged wall outlet. This bypasses

Vertical metal wires which sit vertically on the guitar neck. ADSR The letters A, D, S &R are the first letters of: Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release. These are the various elements of volume changes in the sounding of a keyboard instrument. Brooks RM 909 reviews Input Impedance The opposition to current flow by the first circuits of a device. Balanced input/output A "balanced" connection is one that has three wires to move the signal. One is a ground, and the other two (called conductors) carry signals of equal value. This is why they are called balanced. Low Z cables and connections are the most common example. Brooks HI FI projectors Bridge The bridge assembly, or just "bridge" is an area on the face of the guitar where the string meet or are connected to the face. AC 1) Abbreviation for alternating current. 2) An abbreviation of the term Alternating Current (electric current which flows back and forth in a circuit; all st

A console with modules that have controls for all console sections in one long strip. House Sync A synchronization signal such as SMPTE time code that is used by all recorders in the control room. Brooks Hi Fi speakers Auxiliary Equipment Effects devices separate from but working with the recording console. Chip 1) A slang term with the same meaning as the term IC (a miniature circuit of many components that is in small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment). 2) The thread cut away from the master lacquer to make the groove, while disc recording. Brooks Hi Fi reviews kHz An Abbreviation of kilo-Hertz. Infinite Baffle A baffle so large that the sounds coming from one side do not reach the other side. Digital Recording 1) ADAM : (Akai Digital Audio Multitrack). 12 track recording onto Video 8 tape. 16 bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate. 2) DAT (Digital Audio Tape) Cassette-like system which has much higher quality than standard