Question 1

MIDI sequencing records _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the sounds that you play on a synthesizer 
B)  the sounds that your computer can play 
C)  your performance gestures 
D)  digital audio 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  the sounds that you play on a synthesizer 
B)  the sounds that your computer can play 
C)  your performance gestures 
D)  digital audio 
E)  all of the above. C

Question 2

The sound of a live stereo recording depends mainly on _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The brand of recorder you use. 
B)  The type of effects you use. 
C)  The microphone choice and placement. 
D)  The digital sampling rate. 
A)  The brand of recorder you use. 
B)  The type of effects you use. 
C)  The microphone choice and placement. 
D)  The digital sampling rate. C

Question 3

A recorder-mixer ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  combines a 2-track recorder and a mixer in a single chassis. 
B)  combines a multitrack recorder and a mixer in a single chassis. 
C)  is software that mixes several recordings together. 
D)  is software that records several mixes. 
A)  combines a 2-track recorder and a mixer in a single chassis. 
B)  combines a multitrack recorder and a mixer in a single chassis. 
C)  is software that mixes several recordings together. 
D)  is software that records several mixes. B

Question 4

Some advantages of a DAW are _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  easy ability to edit tracks. 
B)  easy recall of mix settings. 
C)  undo feature. 
D)  ability to "construct" a song from repeating phrases. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  easy ability to edit tracks. 
B)  easy recall of mix settings. 
C)  undo feature. 
D)  ability to "construct" a song from repeating phrases. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 5

The main advantages of multitrack recording are ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  you can change effects after the recording session is done. 
B)  you can mix the tracks after the recording session is done. 
C)  you can overdub instruments and vocals one at a time to reduce leakage. 
D)  you can correct mistakes of one instrument without affecting other instruments' recordings. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  you can change effects after the recording session is done. 
B)  you can mix the tracks after the recording session is done. 
C)  you can overdub instruments and vocals one at a time to reduce leakage. 
D)  you can correct mistakes of one instrument without affecting other instruments' recordings. 
E)  all of the above

Question 6

Live stereo recording is especially effective when you record ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A rock band. 
B)  A classical-music ensemble. 
C)  A heavy-metal band. 
D)  A conference. 
A)  A rock band. 
B)  A classical-music ensemble. 
C)  A heavy-metal band. 
D)  A conference.

Question 7

After you make a recording of any type, the end result is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  embarrassing to the performers. 
B)  an mp3 file. 
C)  a wave file. 
D)  a mono, stereo, or surround recording. 
A)  embarrassing to the performers. 
B)  an mp3 file. 
C)  a wave file. 
D)  a mono, stereo, or surround recording.

Question 8

The sound you get with a portable 2-track recorder is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  like a commercial record. 
B)  good enough to release a CD. 
C)  analog. 
D)  fairly distant. 
A)  like a commercial record. 
B)  good enough to release a CD. 
C)  analog. 
D)  fairly distant.

Question 9

A live mix recording ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  uses several microphones. 
B)  can capture a concert from a PA mixer. 
C)  happens in real time as the musicians are playing. 
D)  requires another complete performance if a mistake is made. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  uses several microphones. 
B)  can capture a concert from a PA mixer. 
C)  happens in real time as the musicians are playing. 
D)  requires another complete performance if a mistake is made. 
E)  all of the above.

MIDI sequencing records _____________.

The sound of a live stereo recording depends mainly on _____________.

A recorder-mixer ___________________.

Some advantages of a DAW are _______________.

The main advantages of multitrack recording are ______________.

Live stereo recording is especially effective when you record ____________.

After you make a recording of any type, the end result is ______________.

The sound you get with a portable 2-track recorder is ____________________.

A live mix recording ______________.

Sound and Psychoacoustics

Studio Acoustics; Signal Characteristics of Audio Devices

Equipping Your Studio

Monitoring

Microphones

Mic Technique Basics

Microphone Techniques

Equalisation

Effects and Signal Processors

Mixers

Digital Audio

Computer Recording

Daw Operation

Judging Sound Quality

Midi and Loops

Session Procedures

Mastering and Cd Burning

On-Location Recording of Popular Music

On-Location Recording of Classical Music

Web Audio, Streaming and Online Collaboration

Appendix A: DB or Not DB

Appendix B: Optimizing Your Computer for Multitrack Recording

Appendix C: Impedance

Appendix D: Phantom Power; Legacy Recording Devices, AUDIO GLOSARRY

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Exam 1: The Recording Process

MIDI sequencing records _____________.

The sound of a live stereo recording depends mainly on _____________.

A recorder-mixer ___________________.

Some advantages of a DAW are _______________.

The main advantages of multitrack recording are ______________.

Live stereo recording is especially effective when you record ____________.

After you make a recording of any type, the end result is ______________.

The sound you get with a portable 2-track recorder is ____________________.

A live mix recording ______________.

Sound and Psychoacoustics

Studio Acoustics; Signal Characteristics of Audio Devices

Equipping Your Studio

Monitoring

Microphones

Mic Technique Basics

Microphone Techniques

Equalisation

Effects and Signal Processors

Mixers

Digital Audio

Computer Recording

Daw Operation

Judging Sound Quality

Midi and Loops

Session Procedures

Mastering and Cd Burning

On-Location Recording of Popular Music

On-Location Recording of Classical Music

Web Audio, Streaming and Online Collaboration

Appendix A: DB or Not DB

Appendix B: Optimizing Your Computer for Multitrack Recording

Appendix C: Impedance

Appendix D: Phantom Power; Legacy Recording Devices, AUDIO GLOSARRY

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