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Question 1

What feature do most recording studio rooms have in common?

Answer 1

High ceiling, Asymmetrical shape, Hardwood (reflective) floor

All of the above

Question 2

What does the acronym ‘HUI’ stand for?

Answer 2

Human User Interface

‘GUI’ stands for Graphic User Interface

Question 3

Which of the following typically apply to ‘studio musicians’?

Answer 3

Can read music very well, Can play different musical styles, Are ‘for hire’ (paid per session or project)

All of the above

Question 4

What is another name for a ‘mixer’?

Answer 4

Console, Mixboard, Desk, Board

All of the above

Question 5

What are the main advantages of multitrack recording?

Answer 5

Change effects after the recording session, Mix tracks after the recording session, Overdub instruments and vocals one at a time, Correct mistakes of one instrument without affecting others

All of the above

Question 6

What is typically the end product after making a recording?

Answer 6

An mp3 file, A wave file, A mono, stereo, or surround recording

Correct answer: A mono, stereo, or surround recording

Question 7

What can you change after recording a song using MIDI sequencing?

Answer 7

The duration and timing of each note, The pitch of each note, The sound or instrument you are hearing

All of the above

Question 8

What characterizes a live mix recording?

Answer 8

Uses several microphones, Can capture a concert from a PA mixer, Happens in real time, Requires another performance if a mistake is made

All of the above

Question 9

The process of the transmission of a sound wave through the air is referred to as its:

Answer 9

Propagation

Question 10

A high-pitched sound has a:

Answer 10

High frequency

Question 11

What does the word ‘timbre’ relate to concerning a sound?

Answer 11

Its tone color

Question 12

What does ‘CPS’ stand for?

Answer 12

Cycles Per Second

Question 13

What are the four sections of a sound’s envelope indicated by?

Answer 13

ADSR

Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release

Question 14

What happens if you combine two identical waves 180 degrees out of phase?

Answer 14

Phase Cancellation (or ‘Interference’)

Question 15

What occurs in the context of sound waves when two sustained sounds of slightly different pitches are perceived with a steady variation of volume?

Answer 15

Beats or beating

Question 16

In the audio field, what does the symbol Ø mean?

Answer 16

Phase

Question 17

How can you reduce or eliminate proximity effect?

Answer 17

Move the mic farther away, Use an omnidirectional polar pattern, Use the bass rolloff switch, Turn down low frequencies

Any or all of the above

Question 18

Which microphone would you most expect to see used on a Rock band’s snare drum?

Answer 18

Shure 57 (dynamic)

Question 19

What is a rise in the low-frequency response of a mic when a sound source is within one foot of a directional pattern microphone called?

Answer 19

Proximity effect

Question 20

What should a mic’s frequency response cover to capture an accurate sound?

Answer 20

An instrument’s fundamentals and harmonics at equal level

Question 21

If you need a rugged microphone that can handle very loud sounds, a good choice is the _________________ type.

Answer 21

Dynamic

Question 22

What type of microphone has the BEST transient response?

Answer 22

Condenser

Question 23

What are the two main categories of mics used in recording sessions?

Answer 23

Dynamic and condenser

Question 24

Leakage can be a problem when:

Answer 24

With separate mics on a loud instrument and a quiet instrument, recorded at the same time in the same room

Question 25

What does 'mono' stand for?

Answer 25

Monophonic

Question 26

A 'monitor mix' can be controlled by changing the setting of:

Answer 26

Aux knobs, or faders

Question 27

The primary function of a console is _______________.

Answer 27

Signal routing

Question 28

Cables with RCA and TS connectors are examples of balanced wiring.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Aux Sends are primarily used for what 2 functions in recording sessions?

Answer 29

Separate headphone mixes, Effects sends

Question 30

One practical guideline with an unbalanced (analog) cable is:

Answer 30

Don't have it longer than 20 or 25 feet

Question 31

What are the 2 types of meters used on the SSL at CSN?

Answer 31

LED and VU

Question 32

The Master Fader's setting affects:

Answer 32

All of the above ## Footnote Fade outs, Listening level, Multiple signals

Question 33

The Nyquist Theorem states that a sampling rate must be:

Answer 33

At least twice as high as the highest frequency being recorded

Question 34

Dither is:

Answer 34

A tiny amount of random noise added to a digital audio signal

Question 35

The technique employed in hard-disc editing to smooth out abrupt transitions between two audio areas is called a:

Answer 35

Cross-fade

Question 36

Raising a selected area of digital audio to its highest possible amplitude is called:

Answer 36

Normalization

Question 37

Three commonly-used commands in hard-disc EDITING are:

Answer 37

Cut, copy, paste

Question 38

Digital calculation errors almost always occur where in the bit wordlength?

Answer 38

Least Significant Bit

Question 39

Control Rooms should be designed to be as symmetrical as possible.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

In a properly designed studio window, the panes of glass should be:

Answer 40

Different thicknesses and angled

Question 41

A Pressure-Zone Trap performs what function?

Answer 41

Low-frequency absorption

Question 42

Which of the following are common strategies to improve the noise barrier characteristics of a wall?

Answer 42

Staggered stud or double-wall

Question 43

To decouple low-frequency vibrations from a drumset into a studio floor, the drumset is sometimes placed on a ________________.

Answer 43

Riser

Question 44

Something called a Functional Trap usually is made into what shape?

Answer 44

Tubular

Question 45

A diffuser does what?

Answer 45

Scatters sound