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Multimedia Audio

Subject : engineering
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1. Restricts dynamic range by making loud sounds softer and softer sounds louder






2. Jackfield - Channel/ I/O Strip - Master Section






3. Sound effects that are recorded live in sync with a picture






4. Contains two parallel plates-one stationary/one moving. A diaphragm is attached to the moving plate and when moved creates a voltage change that is amplified






5. VST - AU - RTAS - Direct X - HD-TDM






6. Multiple signals played back - each signal is delayed separately which creates a subtle pitch and timing difference






7. Moving a mic closer to a source creates an apparent increase of bass frequencies






8. Speed correction necessary when converting film to digital.






9. Two signals are played back simultaneously. Small delays cause one of the signals to play out of sync. This causes a 'comb filter effect' to be created






10. Speed correction necessary when converting film to digital.






11. A visual representation of area - frequency response and reach.






12. Contains two parallel plates-one stationary/one moving. A diaphragm is attached to the moving plate and when moved creates a voltage change that is amplified






13. An interference tube blocks sound from the sides and back of the mic allowing the front sounds to be 'unmasked.'






14. A chart of the sound elements in a mix.






15. Similar to dynamic mics - but use a thin metal ribbon instead of a moving coil.






16. Enable the user to adjust every parameter of the device (frequency - amplitude - bandwidth)






17. Similar to dynamic mics - but use a thin metal ribbon instead of a moving coil.






18. Combined signals that exhibit phase cancellation and reinforcement






19. Captures reflections off a metal plate






20. A speaker is aimed at a large metal sheet suspended in a tension mount. Mics capture reflection off of the plate.






21. Used to silence a recording or instrument during very quiet sections






22. Sound effects that are recorded live in sync with a picture






23. Occurs in a specific timeline or order






24. Optimizing the signal level between multiple devices






25. Determines audio assets needed for a scene.






26. Uses a reflector dish to focus sound waves






27. The sound is directed via a tube to your mouth where it is shaped by your mouth.






28. Moving a mic closer to a source creates an apparent increase of bass frequencies






29. General ambience of a location.






30. Enable the user to adjust every parameter of the device (frequency - amplitude - bandwidth)






31. Use sliders to boost and/or cut frequencies






32. Multiple signals played back - each signal is delayed separately which creates a subtle pitch and timing difference






33. Order in which a signal passes through different pieces of gear






34. Optimizing the signal level between multiple devices






35. Used to silence a recording or instrument during very quiet sections






36. Provides and audio and visual cue used for sync.






37. An inaccurate reproduction of frequencies






38. Determines audio assets needed for a scene.






39. Restricts dynamic range by making loud sounds softer and softer sounds louder






40. Software Synthesizers - These may be reproductions of existing instruments or completely new unheard of instruments.






41. Sound design that changes and adapts to a player's commands.






42. Captures reflections off a metal plate






43. A moving coil is suspended in a magnetic field. The movement creates a current which is amplified.






44. The reflections that occur in a room






45. Occurs in a specific timeline or order






46. A moving coil is suspended in a magnetic field. The movement creates a current which is amplified.






47. Group tracks designed to minimize the number of audio tracks used at final mixdown.






48. VST - AU - RTAS - Direct X - HD-TDM






49. A speaker is aimed at a large metal sheet suspended in a tension mount. Mics capture reflection off of the plate.






50. Music and Effects mix. Dialogue stem removed. Foreign studios replace dialogue track with local talent.