| 1. Which key flips the “rack” around to the back? |
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| What type of device is the “Subtractor? |
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| analog(type) polyphonic synthesizer |
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| What type of device is the “NN-XT? |
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| What type of device is the “Scream 4? |
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| effects processor(sound destruction device |
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| What type of device is the “Redrum? |
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| What type of device is the “RV7000? |
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| effects processor advanced reverb |
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| What does it mean when an insert effect button is yellow? |
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| Its there but not activated |
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| What does it mean when an insert effect button is blue? |
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| What does it mean if the EQ button on the mixer is green? |
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| What does the following icon represent in Cubase SX 3.0? -o- |
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| _I-o-_ What does the following icon represent in Cubase SX 3.0? |
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| –<>-What does the following icon represent in Cubase SX 3.0? |
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| What is the keyboard shortcut key for the mixer in Cubase SX 3.0? |
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| What is a “stereo split” file? |
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| Separate sounds come from L + R |
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| What is a “stereo interleaved” file? |
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| Everything in both speakers |
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| Musical Instrument Digital Interface |
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| What is the relationship between MIDI and audio? |
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| Which MIDI port is designed to receive MIDI messages? |
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| Which MIDI port is designed to send MIDI messages? |
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| What are some basic applications for MIDI? |
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| Transmits data between two digital devices |
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| How many channels of information can MIDI send at one time? |
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| Records midi events lets u record play back and edit |
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| Which MIDI message is used to start sound playback from a device? |
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| Which MIDI message is used to adjust parameters such as volume, panning, and effects sends in real time? |
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| In lecture, the course director discussed a new protocol that might be a successor to MIDI. What is this protocol called |
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| A list of instuctions to provide common ground between diff synth manufacturers |
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| What was the name of the protocol that provided the basic building blocks for MIDI? |
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| What are the names of the individuals that were most responsible for the creation of MIDI? |
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| What is an Alternate Controller? |
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| Any non keyboard MIDI pickup |
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| distortion EQ _Chorus/Flanger Reverb/Delay |
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| Which effects are typically used in the insert effect signal path? |
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| Which effects are most commonly used in the aux effect signal path? |
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| Allows blend of a wet and dry signals |
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| How do Insert Effects work? |
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| Put directly in path & making signal completley wet |
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| Order signal passes throujgh diff pieces of gear |
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| Determines path of signal |
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| What is the function of the Mic/Line switch? |
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| Switches between mic input and line level input on the channel strip |
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| What are the 3 sections of a console? |
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| Channel strip master section jackfield or patchbay |
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| How does the routing matrix work? |
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| Determines group master destination |
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| Fine tuning volume between pieces of audio gear loud |
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| Fine tuning volume between pieces of audio gear loud |
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| What effect is used to restrict the dynamic range of a sound? |
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| number of reflections so up can be distinguished |
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| The silophone audio clip played in class provides a good example of which type of reverb? |
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| 52. ****The Paul Horn CD: Inside the Taj Mahal uses what type of reverb? |
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| What effect may be used to silence a recording or instrument during very quiet sections? |
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| What effect may be used to make a brooks “babble,” the wind cry “Mary,” and lizards and snakes speak? |
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| How does a “talk box” work? |
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| Tube put in mouth that makes things talk by mouthing words |
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| How does a “talk box” work? |
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| Tube put in mouth that makes things talk by mouthing words |
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| How is distortion created? |
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| Boost in signal amplitude above threshold |
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| What is the difference between a compressor and a limiter? |
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| Allows signal to move past threshold. And a limiter doesnt. |
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| 60.what is the main difference between filters and Eq’s? |
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| Eq’s cut and boost and filters only cut |
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| 61What is the difference between a Graphic and Parametric EQ? |
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| Parametric eq’s are user definable and graphic have a fix frequency and narrow bandwith |
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| When signal enters it is spit and duplicated |
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reproduces sound of a large ensemble
when split and duplicated one half remains dry and the other half is put through a delay circut |
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| When split and duplicated one half is put through an all pass filter and sent through a feedback loop |
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| How do dynamic mics work? |
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| Dynamic mics consist of a coil suspended in a magnetic field |
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| Metal ribbon suspended in a magnetic field |
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| How do Condenser mics work? |
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| Contain two parallel plates one moveing and one stationary between which a small pocket of air is found. |
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| Which mics are the most sensitive? |
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| Which mic is the least sensitive? |
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| Which mic is the most fragile? |
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| How do shotgun mics work? |
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| Extremely directional the more slots and tube length determines directionality |
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| What type of microphone uses a reflector dish to focus sound waves? |
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| What type of microphone captures reflections off a metal plate? |
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| Boundary Mics captures reflective sound waves |
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| What is the proximity effect? |
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| Increased bass response as mic gets colser to sound source. |
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| What is a polar pattern diagram? |
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| Are diagrams designed to gibe engineers info regarding the microphones ability to capture sound. |
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| A screen to prevent certain consonant and the smacking of lips |
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| _hyper cardioid polar pattern looks like |
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| Ass cheeks with a bal on the end |
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| _omnidirectional polar pattern looks like |
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| 86. In which phase would “tracking” take place? |
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| Which phase is the most important overall? |
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| 88.Which phase of production is considered the “planning” phase? |
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| Which phase of production involves the editing and processing of recorded audio? |
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| 90. Some audio engineers and sound designers like to create a chart of the sound elements in a mix. What is this chart called? |
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| What device is used to assist the synchronization of the audio and video? |
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| 92. Much of the dialog recorded on a film set is unusable due to noise. What is the process of re-recording this dialog called? |
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| Automated Dialogue Replacement |
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| 93. While converting film to video for editing, a speed adjustment is necessary to maintain proper sync. What is the speed correction process called? |
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| What is the purpose for spotting? |
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| Organization, Detailed viewing of film to determine necessary SFX and Music |
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| 95. Sound effects are recorded live in sync with a picture. What is this process called? |
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| General Ambience of a location |
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| Groups of audio tracks to make mixing easier |
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| Compilation of all footage recorded each day. |
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| 99. Major studio films are often release in foreign countries. The dialog is re-recorded by foreign talent. What type of mix is sent to these foreign studios? |
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| M & E /Music and Effects mix. |
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| 100.According to the course director, what is the ratio of sound effects creation vs. implementation for the average video game? |
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| What is a design document? |
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| Contains All information Pertaining to game presented in “bible” format. |
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| 102.What does “implementation” refer to? |
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| Where Sounds are needed and should be heard in games. |
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| 103. Which milestone best describes the following statement?
ALL SFX and music have been created and implemented |
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| 104.What are the SFX and music needs for the Beta milestone? |
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| SFX are tweaked and massaged.Must be complete |
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| 105.Sound designers often use a restricted number of sound elements that may be combined together in order to make a more cohesive sound design. Which of the following does this best describe? |
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