CrowsofFritz
Flamingo!
Here is my (VERY) basic guide to things dealing with audio.
Pad - Reduces volume by a fixed amount.
Preamp - Amplifier for a microphone or other low level source.
Phase - Inverts the polarity of the signal 180 degrees.
Filters - Attenuate unwanted frequencies. Low cut filters take out lower frequencies and vice versa.
EQ (Equalization) - Selective frequency amplification or attenuation.
Multi-track recorder - The recording device. Can be a tape machine, rackmount recorder, or a computer (DAW & Hardware).
Pan - Used to move the audio to the left or right speaker.
Fader - Volume control for a signal.
Aux (Auxiliary) (Send) - Creates a duplicate copy of the sound to be sent somewhere else (could be a piece of gear [Usually involves time based effects {Reverb, Chorus, Delay, etc.}])
Inserts - Completely replaces original signal with processed signal (Usually involves dynamic effects {EQ, Compression, etc.})
Buss - A pathway for the audio to travel.
Microphone - Transducer - Converts sound waves to a varying voltage which is an analog of the sound wave.
a.) Dynamic - Works by magnetic induction (Uses a diaphragm)
b.) Ribbon - Type of dynamic mic. (Uses a thin ribbon) Is more fragile
c.) Condenser - Work by changing capacity through oppositely charged plates. Requires phantom power (48v)
Cardiod - Mic is most sensitive in the front, least in the rear.
Figure 8 - Sensitive in the front and back, not in the sides.
Omni - Mic hears from all sources.
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) - Recording solution existing entirely on a computer based system.
Compression - Makes the loud sounds quieter, and the quiet sounds louder.
Expander - Makes loud sounds louder, and quiet sounds quieter.
Gate - Mutes all unwanted sound below a given threshold.
Limiter - Prevents sounds from going over limited threshold.
Reverb - Replicating the sound of a room or a specific place (NO REPEATS)
Echo - Repetition of the dry sound (Usually between 100-500ms).
Delay - Longer, more precise repeats (Over 500ms).
Chorus - Adds a time delayed version to the dry sound
Flanger - Chorus with the output fed back to the input to give spacey effects.
Phaser - Creates a copy, delays it, & sweeps through an LFO (Low frequency oscillator).
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) - A protocol for electronic instruments, computers and other equipment to communicate.
Lava Lamp - Greatly improves the sound of your recordings.
Pad - Reduces volume by a fixed amount.
Preamp - Amplifier for a microphone or other low level source.
Phase - Inverts the polarity of the signal 180 degrees.
Filters - Attenuate unwanted frequencies. Low cut filters take out lower frequencies and vice versa.
EQ (Equalization) - Selective frequency amplification or attenuation.
Multi-track recorder - The recording device. Can be a tape machine, rackmount recorder, or a computer (DAW & Hardware).
Pan - Used to move the audio to the left or right speaker.
Fader - Volume control for a signal.
Aux (Auxiliary) (Send) - Creates a duplicate copy of the sound to be sent somewhere else (could be a piece of gear [Usually involves time based effects {Reverb, Chorus, Delay, etc.}])
Inserts - Completely replaces original signal with processed signal (Usually involves dynamic effects {EQ, Compression, etc.})
Buss - A pathway for the audio to travel.
Microphone - Transducer - Converts sound waves to a varying voltage which is an analog of the sound wave.
a.) Dynamic - Works by magnetic induction (Uses a diaphragm)
b.) Ribbon - Type of dynamic mic. (Uses a thin ribbon) Is more fragile
c.) Condenser - Work by changing capacity through oppositely charged plates. Requires phantom power (48v)
Cardiod - Mic is most sensitive in the front, least in the rear.
Figure 8 - Sensitive in the front and back, not in the sides.
Omni - Mic hears from all sources.
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) - Recording solution existing entirely on a computer based system.
Compression - Makes the loud sounds quieter, and the quiet sounds louder.
Expander - Makes loud sounds louder, and quiet sounds quieter.
Gate - Mutes all unwanted sound below a given threshold.
Limiter - Prevents sounds from going over limited threshold.
Reverb - Replicating the sound of a room or a specific place (NO REPEATS)
Echo - Repetition of the dry sound (Usually between 100-500ms).
Delay - Longer, more precise repeats (Over 500ms).
Chorus - Adds a time delayed version to the dry sound
Flanger - Chorus with the output fed back to the input to give spacey effects.
Phaser - Creates a copy, delays it, & sweeps through an LFO (Low frequency oscillator).
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) - A protocol for electronic instruments, computers and other equipment to communicate.
Lava Lamp - Greatly improves the sound of your recordings.
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