Microphones
________ mics are the standard for live sound because of their low sensitivity and resistance to feedback.
Dynamic.
Standard US outlets usually provide 15 Amps, but on stages it is common to use ____ Amp outlets instead.
Most larger mixers feature a _________ EQ on each channel. (type of equalizer)
Parametric.
The frequency spectrum, like the cochlea of the inner ear is laid out in a _____ way.
Logarithmic.
A _______ is a device with many inputs that is placed on the stage and carries signals to the mixer.
Stage box.
XLR cable is an example of a ______ audio cable.
Balanced.
Impedance ______ when speakers are run in parallel.
Decreases.
For ringing out a room, a 31-band _________ equalizer is recommended.
Graphic.
The lower the frequency the _________ the wavelength.
Longer.
Bass guitar and keyboard are usually fed into a system using _________.
A DI Box, or Direct out from an amp.
________ is the standard polar pattern for live sound mics.
Cardioid.
This special type of audio cable is able to carry multiple signals from a power amp to a passive speaker.
SpeakON cable. (NL2, NL4, NL8)
FX like reverb and delay are usually hooked up by using _______ sends.
Aux sends.
The exact timing and position of a sound wave is its _______.
Phase.
This device reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
Compressor.
Condenser.
Many poweramps can operate in standard (stereo) or ______ mode, which combines the two channels into one with double the power.
Bridge mode.
A monitor send is an example of something that should be set to _____-fader.
An open mic placed in front of a speaker that the mic is feeding signal to has the potential to cause _________.
Feedback.
Enabling _________ power on a channel is necessary to use some microphones.
Phantom Power. (+48v)
A microphone preamp takes a signal from ______ level, and boosts it up to line level.
Mic Level.
This special type of power is able to carry large amounts of AC power over multiple cables to an onstage distro box.
Three Phase Power.
A _____ is a special type of group that can adjust the volume level of each channel.
DCA.
The size and shape of a room can cause frequency build up known as a room mode or _______.
Resonance.
A _______ is needed to separate a signal into discrete frequency bands when using passive speakers in an array.
Crossover.