Question 1

An advantage of a separate multitrack recorder and mixer is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it's ideal for on-location recording 
B)  easier connections. 
C)  it omits mic preamps. 
D)  lighter weight. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  it's ideal for on-location recording 
B)  easier connections. 
C)  it omits mic preamps. 
D)  lighter weight. 
E)  all of the above. A

Question 2

A balanced audio cable has ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  identical connectors on both ends. 
B)  two wires surrounded by a shield. 
C)  a fiber optic cable material. 
D)  one wire surrounded by a shield. 
A)  identical connectors on both ends. 
B)  two wires surrounded by a shield. 
C)  a fiber optic cable material. 
D)  one wire surrounded by a shield. B

Question 3

A control surface or controller ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  can have as few as one fader. 
B)  is the same as an audio mixer. 
C)  might lead to repetitive stress syndrome. 
D)  is for MIDI rather than audio. 
A)  can have as few as one fader. 
B)  is the same as an audio mixer. 
C)  might lead to repetitive stress syndrome. 
D)  is for MIDI rather than audio. A

Question 4

One type of unbalanced connector is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  XLR 
B)  mono phone plug 
C)  stereo phone plug 
D)  AES-EBU 
A)  XLR 
B)  mono phone plug 
C)  stereo phone plug 
D)  AES-EBU

Question 5

DAW stands for __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Digital Audio Waveform. 
B)  Decibel Audio Wiring. 
C)  Defined Auxilary Weighting. 
D)  Digital Audio Workstation. 
A)  Digital Audio Waveform. 
B)  Decibel Audio Wiring. 
C)  Defined Auxilary Weighting. 
D)  Digital Audio Workstation.

Question 6

What device converts sound into an electrical signal?

Accepted Answer

A)  A loudspeaker. 
B)  Headphones. 
C)  A microphone. 
D)  An XLR to USB adapter. 
A)  A loudspeaker. 
B)  Headphones. 
C)  A microphone. 
D)  An XLR to USB adapter.

Question 7

A recorder-mixer combines two pieces of gear which are _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a digital recorder mixed with an analog recorder. 
B)  a mixer which records the audio. 
C)  a 2-track recorder and a 2-track mixer. 
D)  a multitrack recorder and a multi-channel mixer. 
A)  a digital recorder mixed with an analog recorder. 
B)  a mixer which records the audio. 
C)  a 2-track recorder and a 2-track mixer. 
D)  a multitrack recorder and a multi-channel mixer.

Question 8

A guitar cord is an example of _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  music. 
B)  a strap for wearing a guitar. 
C)  a balanced cable. 
D)  an unbalanced cable. 
A)  music. 
B)  a strap for wearing a guitar. 
C)  a balanced cable. 
D)  an unbalanced cable.

Question 9

Three essential components for computer recording are _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an audio interface, recording software, and a CD burner. 
B)  a computer, audio interface, and recording software. 
C)  monitor speakers, microphone, and musical instrument. 
D)  USB connection, FireWire connection, and IDE or SATA connection. 
A)  an audio interface, recording software, and a CD burner. 
B)  a computer, audio interface, and recording software. 
C)  monitor speakers, microphone, and musical instrument. 
D)  USB connection, FireWire connection, and IDE or SATA connection.

Question 10

A direct box is used to _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct a signal where you want it to go. 
B)  provide a direct connections to a microphone. 
C)  connect a microphone to an XLR mic input. 
D)  connect an electric instrument to an XLR mic input. 
A)  direct a signal where you want it to go. 
B)  provide a direct connections to a microphone. 
C)  connect a microphone to an XLR mic input. 
D)  connect an electric instrument to an XLR mic input.

Question 11

The function of an audio interface is _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to play music on your computer. 
B)  to match impedances. 
C)  to get audio into and out of your computer. 
D)  to interface audio with a multitrack recorder. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  to play music on your computer. 
B)  to match impedances. 
C)  to get audio into and out of your computer. 
D)  to interface audio with a multitrack recorder. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 12

Phantom power can come from ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A mixer. 
B)  a phantom power supply. 
C)  an audio interface. 
D)  a guitar amp with phantom power built in. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  A mixer. 
B)  a phantom power supply. 
C)  an audio interface. 
D)  a guitar amp with phantom power built in. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 13

If you are connecting two devices which are "+4" and "-10", that means ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  their operating levels are different. 
B)  one is newer than the other. 
C)  nothing. 
D)  they cannot be connected. 
A)  their operating levels are different. 
B)  one is newer than the other. 
C)  nothing. 
D)  they cannot be connected.

Question 14

Hum can be caused by __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  power wiring. 
B)  a ground loop. 
C)  unbalanced connections. 
D)  SCR dimmers. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  power wiring. 
B)  a ground loop. 
C)  unbalanced connections. 
D)  SCR dimmers. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 15

Can you plug an RCA plug into a phone jack?

Accepted Answer

A)  No. 
B)  Yes. 
C)  Yes, with an adapter. 
D)  Sometimes - it depends on the model. 
A)  No. 
B)  Yes. 
C)  Yes, with an adapter. 
D)  Sometimes - it depends on the model.

Question 16

Monitors include ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  headphones and loudspeakers. 
B)  compressors and limiters. 
C)  level controllers and indicators. 
D)  warning devices for excessive level. 
A)  headphones and loudspeakers. 
B)  compressors and limiters. 
C)  level controllers and indicators. 
D)  warning devices for excessive level.

Question 17

A mini studio records in __________ format.

Accepted Answer

A)  wave 
B)  mp3 
C)  stereo 
D)  usb 
A)  wave 
B)  mp3 
C)  stereo 
D)  usb

Question 18

A computer DAW includes _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a computer, recording software, and an audio interface 
B)  a reverb unit and a DVD burner. 
C)  a built-in microphone so you can record on your computer. 
D)  backup software 
E)  all of the above 
A)  a computer, recording software, and an audio interface 
B)  a reverb unit and a DVD burner. 
C)  a built-in microphone so you can record on your computer. 
D)  backup software 
E)  all of the above

Question 19

A beat box is _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a sample player with pads. 
B)  a percussion instrument that you beat on. 
C)  a mixer. 
D)  a brand of monitor speaker. 
A)  a sample player with pads. 
B)  a percussion instrument that you beat on. 
C)  a mixer. 
D)  a brand of monitor speaker.

Question 20

A USB microphone lets you ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  record music on your computer without recording software. 
B)  omit an audio interface. 
C)  record with a uniform signal booster. 
D)  mix a microphone with a musical instrument. 
A)  record music on your computer without recording software. 
B)  omit an audio interface. 
C)  record with a uniform signal booster. 
D)  mix a microphone with a musical instrument.

Exam 4: Equipping Your Studio

An advantage of a separate multitrack recorder and mixer is ________________.

A balanced audio cable has ____________________.

A control surface or controller ________________.

One type of unbalanced connector is __________________.

DAW stands for __________________.

What device converts sound into an electrical signal?

A recorder-mixer combines two pieces of gear which are _______________.

A guitar cord is an example of _____________________.

Three essential components for computer recording are _____________________.

A direct box is used to _____________________.

The function of an audio interface is _________________.

Phantom power can come from ______________.

If you are connecting two devices which are "+4" and "-10", that means ________________.

Hum can be caused by __________________.

Can you plug an RCA plug into a phone jack?

Monitors include ______________________.

A mini studio records in __________ format.

A computer DAW includes _________________.

A beat box is _______________________.

A USB microphone lets you ___________________.

The Recording Process

Sound and Psychoacoustics

Studio Acoustics; Signal Characteristics of Audio Devices

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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