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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). Infinite Baffle A baffle so large that the sounds coming from one side do not reach the other side. Brooks Hi Fi reviews Balance Control 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. Clicking Pressing and immediately releasing the switch on a computer's mouse. Brooks Hi Fi speakers Compander 1) A two section device that is used in noise reduction systems. The first section compresses the audio signal, before it is recorded, and the second section, expands the signal after recording. 2) In Yamaha brand digital consoles, a signal processing function that applies both compression and expansion to the same signal. Level The amount of signal strength; the amplitude, e...

This is used to filter out and adjust specific frequencies in the PA. This is the part of the PA where you have the most control over the band's overall sound. It is also the number one weapon against feedback. 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 Hi Fi reviews 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. Insulator A substance such as glass, air, plastic, etc., that will (for all practical purposes) not conduct electricity. Brooks HI FI projectors I/O Short for "Input/Output' and referring to: 1) An in-line console module that contains controls for the input section, output section and monitor section. 2) A module in elec...

Distortion caused by one signal beating with another signal and producing frequencies that are both the sum and the difference of the original frequencies. Basic Session The First session in recording an audio production to record the Basic Tracks. Brooks Cinema DESIGN ZL 44 reviews Line In (Input, return) Where a signal enters the board or component. 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 XS - 45 reviews Echo Chamber 1) A room designed with very hard, non-parallel surfaces and equipped with a speaker and microphone. 2) Any artificial or electronic device that simulates the reverberation created in a room. Final Mix The two track stereo master tape which was mixed from the multitrack master. Auxiliary Equipment Effects devices separate from but working with the recording console. Fly In 1) To add sounds int...

1) Abbreviation for alternating current. 2) An abbreviation of the term Alternating Current (electric current which flows back and forth in a circuit; all studio signals running through audio lines are AC). Frequency Response How sensitive an electronic device (mic, amplifier, speaker, etc.) is to various frequencies; often communicated with a graph. Brooks GT 845 reviews Ambient Field A term with the same meaning as the term Reverberant Field (the area away from the sound source where the reverberation is louder than the direct sound). Inductor A device designed primarily to introduce inductance into an electric circuit. Sometimes called a choke or coil. Brooks Cinema Projectors reviews Ground Lifter An adapter that takes a three prong power cord and plugs into a two prong outlet, used to disconnect the third (ground) pin of the power outlet. WARNING: It can be VERY DANGEROUS to have no ground connection to the case by using a ground lifter and not ground...

A generation of new SMPTE according to the input SMPTE signal Driver See transducer. Dynamic Range �" The range between the quietest and the loudest sounds a device can handle (often quoted in dB). Brooks Cinema XS - 45 reviews Hum The 60 Hz power line current accidentally induced or fed into electronic equipment. Analog Recording A recording of the continuous changes of an audio waveform. Broom RM 909 reviews In Short For "in the circuit," in other words "active." Golden Section A ratio of height to width to length of a room to achieve "good acoustics" and first recommended by the ancient Greeks. The ratio is approximately the width 1.6 times the height and the length 2.6 times the height Electronics 1) On a tape machine, the housing for and the channel circuitry which processes the signal to be fed to the heads, provide bias, and playback. 2) The branch of science dealing with the behaviour of electrons/charge...

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. 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 XS - 45 reviews Flamenco A style of music with roots in Spanish and Arabic culture. Compression Driver The unit that feeds a sound pressure wave into the throat of a horn (in a horn loudspeaker). Broom RM 909 reviews Line 1) Short for line level. 2) A cable. Imaging To make a representation or imitation of the original sonic event. Capsule 1) The variable capacitor section of a condenser microphone. 2) In other types of microphones, the part of the microphone that includes the diaphragm and the active element. Face The front or body of the guitar.

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. Impedance Matching Having or converting the output impedance of a device so that it matches the impedance of the input it will feed. BROOKS HI fi reviews Infinite Baffle A baffle so large that the sounds coming from one side do not reach the other side. Axis A line around which a device operates. Example: In a microphone, this would be an imaginary line coming out from the front of the microphone in the direction of motion of the diaphragm. Brooks Cinema Projectors reviews Consumer Format (Consumer DIF) A standard adopted by IEC for sending and receiving digital audio based on The AES Professional Interface. In Short For "in the circuit," in other words "active." Boost To increase gain, especially to increase gain at specific frequencies with an equalizer. Fr...