Brooks Audio Design

The opposition to current flow by the first circuits of a device. Dynamic Mic Robust type of microphone which picks up the sound on a diaphragm connected to a coil of wire which moves within a magnet. An alternating current is induced into the wire which provides the electrical output. Most dynamic mics have low output impedance of 200 Ohms. See Condenser Mic. Brooks RM 909 reviews Compact Disc, Interactive CDI A Compact Disc, usually containing audio, video, and text, which the user can interact with in that the display or playback changes after the user performs some action. Group Master A slide control used to send out a control voltage to several VCA faders in individual channels, thus controlling the gain of several channels. Brooks RM 909 Infinite Baffle A baffle so large that the sounds coming from one side do not reach the other side. Format 1) The number of tracks, their width, spacing and order for tape recording. 2) To prepare a digital stor...

1) The frequency that is the outer limit of one of the bands of a crossover. 2) In the Lexicon 480L delay/reverberation effects unit, the frequency at which the bass frequency reverb time is in effect rather than the mid frequency reverb time. Kick (Kick Drum) Another term for Bass Drum. Brooks RM 909 reviews Critical Distance The point a distance away from the sound source where the direct sound and the reverberant sound are equal in volume. Front Loaded A speaker cabinet where the speaker faces out toward the front. Brooks RM 909 CD-ROM An abbreviation of the term Compact Disc, Read Only Memory (A Compact Disc used to store digital data, such as large programs, that can be read by a computer). Instrument Out Direct Feeding the output of an electric instrument (like an electric guitar) to the recording console or tape recorder without using a microphone. Highs Short for the term High Frequencies (the audio frequencies from 6000 Hz and above). ...

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). Cardioid Pattern A microphone pick up pattern, which has maximum pick up from the front, less pick up from the sides, and least pick up from the back of the diaphragm. Brooks HI FI projectors Close Micing A technique of placing a microphone close to the sound source (within one foot) in order to pick up mainly the direct sound and to avoid picking up leakage or ambience. Frequency Range The range of frequencies over which an electronic device is useful or over which a sound source will put out substantial energy. Brooks Hi Fi reviews Chord Three or more musical pitches sung or played together. Electret Condenser A condenser microphone that has a permanently polarized (charged) variable capacitor as its sound pressure level sensor. Automation In consoles, a feature that lets the engineer prog...

A set of controls, on one housing, for an in-line console that has two channels (one for recording and one for monitoring) and has controls for all console sections. CPU Abbreviation of Central Processing Unit (The main "brain" chip of a computer or the main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip). Brooks HI FI projectors Bass Roll Off An electrical network built into some microphones to reduce the amount of output at bass frequencies when close-micing. File A collection of digital data stored in a computer's memory bank or on a floppy disc. Brooks RM 909 reviews Compander Outboard sound equipment. Combination of a Compressor and an Expander. In-Line Console A console with modules that have controls for all console sections in one long strip. Equalization 1) The process of adjusting the tonal quality of a sound. A graphic equalizer provides adjustment for a wide range of frequency bands, and is normally inserte...

The recording or reproduction quality. Input Impedance The opposition to current flow by the first circuits of a device. Brooks Hi Fi reviews Compressor A signal processing device that does not allow as much fluctuation in the level of the signal above a certain adjustable or fixed level. ADAT A trademark of Alesis Corporation designating its modular digital multitrack recording system released in early 1993. Brooks HI FI projectors Cut 1) One selection (one song) on a pre4ecorded music format. 2) A term with the same meaning as Mute (to turn off a channel or a signal). 3) To reduce gain of a particular band of frequencies (with an equalizer). 4) To not pass a particular band of frequencies (said of a filter) Infinite Baffle A baffle so large that the sounds coming from one side do not reach the other side. Imaging To make a representation or imitation of the original sonic event. Headphones Devices that can be worn on the head with sma...

1) Changing the sequence of a recording by cutting the recording tape and putting the pieces together in the new sequence with splicing tape. 2) Punching in and then punching out on one or more tracks of a multitrack tape recorder to replace previously recorded performances. 3) Changing the sequence of a digital recording's playback by computer program. Floppy Disk (Floppy Disc) A round flat object (usually housed in a protective sleeve) coated with material that can be magnetized in a similar manner to tape. Brooks RM 909 Full A quality of the sound of having all frequencies present, especially the low frequencies. Frame 1) A division of one second in synchronization and recording coming from definition two. 2) The amount of time that one still picture is shown in film or video. Brooks Hi Fi speakers Hard Disk Recording The recording of digital audio onto a hard disc. Generating Element The portion of the microphone that actually converts the ...