Exam 12: Audio Production

The electrical signal produced by a microphone is very weak and must be amplified during the recording process.

Why do some people prefer analog recordings to digital recordings?

Which unit of measurement below is used to denote sound frequency?

Most microphones use a __________ element to convert sound into an electrical signal.

Polar patterns include the area above and below the microphone as well as to the right, left, front, and back.

_________ is represented visually in a waveform diagram as the distance from the top of a wave to the trough.

This difference in loudness from the quietest point to the loudest in an audio recording is called __________.

What type of device is used to adjust frequency in an audio processing system?

The term __________ is used to describe a sound's relative low or high pitch.

All things being equal, which of the following microphone types features the narrowest pickup pattern?

Which of the following microphone types requires a battery or phantom power signal?

A ripple in water is a good visual representation of which of the following?

If too much amplification is applied to an audio signal, waveform distortion can occur causing a phenomenon called ___________.

The input level of a recorded audio signal source in a sound project is referred to as ___________.

________ are a special type of energy and require molecular medium for propagation.

The way you wrap and store cables is not really important.

A __________ is a physical or virtual component in an audio processing system that displays the strength of an audio signal in decibel units.

When recording or editing audio, you should rely solely on the VU meter without the use of headphones or speakers for monitoring.

_________ is a natural phenomenon that involves pressure and vibration.

The ringing you may hear in your ears after a concert is not an indicator of permanent hearing damage.