SUBJECTS
|
BROWSE
|
CAREER CENTER
|
POPULAR
|
JOIN
|
LOGIN
Search
Test your basic knowledge |
Audio Engineering
Start Test
Study First
Subject
:
engineering
Instructions:
Answer 41 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
study here
.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Lowest frequency in a harmonic series
Audio Frequency
Fundamental
Limiter
A/D
2. Describes bandwith
Q
Balanced Cable
Dynamic Microphones
Gain
3. Cycles sound wave makes in a second. 20 C = 20 Hz 20 -000 C = 20 -000 Hz (20-20 -000 average human ear can hear)
Audio Frequency
Graphic EQ
Hertz
Click Track
4. It is used to proportionately reduce the dynamics of a signal that rise above a user- definable level (known as the threshold) to a lesser volume range. (below 4:1)
Compression
Fundamental
Hypercardiod
Mic level
5. Device that mutes a signal when it falls bellow a certain level
Bus
Hertz
Hypercardiod
Noise Gate
6. Difference between loudest and quietest SPL
Ampere
Mic level
Dynamic Range
Frequency (Hertz)
7. Heart shaped: picks up sound from front of microphone only
Ampere
Bandpass Filter
Cardioid mic
A/D
8. Needs external power (phantom power 48v) From mixer or mic pre - quality depends on the Voltage (48v or lower) - doesn't need as much SPL but is more fragile
Condenser Mic
Omnidirectional mic
Ampere
Amplitude
9. Level of signal generated before it is amplified by the pre amp to line level
A/D
Balanced Cable
Dynamic Microphones
Mic level
10. The unit with which frequency is measured
Audio Frequency
Supercardiod
Watt
Hertz
11. When a processor like effects or compression is patched into a channel or group on a mixer/audio console - the processed signal supersedes and replaces the original.
Voltage
Insert
Bus
Ribbon Microphone
12. A metronomic click used during recording to keep musicians playing in time or audio engineers to set delay timings.
Click Track
Dynamic Microphones
Condenser Mic
Ribbon Microphone
13. A cable capable of eliminating unwanted noise and hum that might be introduced along its length by carrying two versions of the signal - one with its polarity inverted.
Balanced Cable
Hypercardiod
Mic level
White Noise
14. Controls level in pre amp
A/D
PAD
Hertz
Bus
15. Speed of sound. 1130 ft/s
Hypercardiod
Ribbon Microphone
Audio Velocity
Hertz
16. Loudness or hight of a sound wave - Increase signal level
Omnidirectional mic
Amplitude
Ribbon Microphone
Noise Gate
17. The relationship of two wave forms
Mic level
Amplifier
Limiter
Wave Phase
18. Orb around the microphone can hear from any direction.
Dynamic Microphones
Audio Envelope
Mic level
Omnidirectional mic
19. A device that brings an electrical signal from microphone level to line level.
Fundamental
Audio Frequency
Hypercardiod
Preamp
20. Lets frequencies below a certain level
Condenser Mic
Ribbon Microphone
Low Pass Filter
Directional Response (microphone)
21. Picks up sound from front and a little more from back
Hypercardiod
Watt
A/D
Directional Response (microphone)
22. Analog to Digital
Wave Phase
Graphic EQ
A/D
Preamp
23. Boosts or cuts frequencies around a specified frequency
Cardioid mic
PAD
Bandpass Filter
Fundamental
24. Signal path in mixer - channels can be routed
Directional Response (microphone)
Hypercardiod
Condenser Mic
Bus
25. Different in charge levels between 2 conductive elements
Bidirectional
Voltage
Directional Response (microphone)
Bus
26. Measure of opposition to a sinusoidal alternating current
Omnidirectional mic
Audio Frequency
Impedance
Limiter
27. Picks up sound from front and a little from back of microphone
Gain
Frequency (Hertz)
Hypercardiod
Supercardiod
28. Devices for cutting or boosting frequencies within a 3rd of an octave
Dynamic Range
Ribbon Microphone
Graphic EQ
Compression
29. Picks up sound from front and back of microphone but not the sides.
Bidirectional
Preamp
Fundamental
Condenser Mic
30. Sounds amazing - ribbon is corrugated but the ribbon can break if too loud - auto- compress sounds (all sounds will even out) - output it low - Similar to dynamic mics - but use a thin metal ribbon instead of a moving coil.
Condenser Mic
Voltage
Capacitor
Ribbon Microphone
31. Are really rugged... Very sturdy -Takes a really high SPL level - Good: Takes a lot of pressure to make it move - Negative: Drums - Guitar amp - Live singing - inexpensive
Bidirectional
Gain
Dynamic Microphones
Dynamic Range
32. Measures the amount of amplitude applied to a signal
Mic level
Watt
Directional Response (microphone)
Gain
33. Shape of sound: Attack - Decay - Sustain - Release (ADSR)
Fundamental
Cardioid mic
Mic level
Audio Envelope
34. Any device used to increase signal level
Capacitor
Compression
Amplifier
Preamp
35. Rate of repetition of periodic motion
Frequency (Hertz)
Cardioid mic
Condenser Mic
Dynamic Microphones
36. A type of noise that is produced by combining sounds of all different frequencies together
Directional Response (microphone)
Mic level
Dynamic Range
White Noise
37. Unit of electrical current
Click Track
Bus
Ampere
Ribbon Microphone
38. The directional response of a mic refers to its sensitivity (output level) at various angles of incidence with respect to the front (on - axis) of the microphone
Directional Response (microphone)
White Noise
Gain
Limiter
39. Unit of power
A/D
Bus
Watt
Condenser Mic
40. If the compression ratio is made large enough - the compressor will actually become a limiter (above 4:1) - (electronics) an nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude
Condenser Mic
Limiter
Watt
Omnidirectional mic
41. Two conductive plates separated by an insulator. Capable of retaining an electrical charge
Supercardiod
Cardioid mic
Capacitor
Preamp
250+ Top Skills To Get And Keep A Job
502 Pages of Distilled Wisdom
250+ Easy-to-Follow Guides
5000+ Proven Tips
13 Types of Essential Skills
The World's First & Only Encyclopedia of
Self Help, Self Improvement & Career Advice
Just $3.99 | PDF / EPub, Kindle Ready
Top Scores
Anon hero
- 100%
Link to This Test
Related Subjects
Soft Skills
Business Skills