microphones
an inexpensive microphone used for live sound and not sensitive to temp changes
DYNAMIC
the section that controls overall volume of all instruments
master
frequencies that are described as dark, boomy, warm
low frequencies
a type of effect that helps to fill out space
reverb
each individual part of your song
tracks
more sensitive microphone with higher treble response; crisp clear sound
CONDENSER
the section that controls a single input
channel strip
frequencies that are described as tinny, bright, brilliant
high frequencies
when this is open, it allows sound to flow through; when it is closed, sound cannot flow
noise gate
when you want to cut a track to separate different parts
split
a very expensive microphone; sound is warm and rounded
ribbon
the section that can route sound to monitor mixes or used to add effects to a single channel
auxiliary section
frequencies that are described as boxy and up front
mid frequencies
a time based effect that will cause the sound to be repeated at a later time; this time can be adjusted on the effect itself
delay
section where we can add signal processors
effects
the type of cable used for a microphone
XLR
+48v
phantom power
the unit we measure frequencies in
hertz (Hz)
this effect can make the sound more full, "sparkly", and dreamier
chorus
digital audio workstation
DAW
omni; cardioid; super cardioid; figure 8
a piece of equipment that helps to organize signal flow
patch bay
an inexpensive mixer eq that only add onto frequencies but is not adjustable for the more specific attacks, ranges, and q/slop shape
shelving eq
a signal processor that "squashes" the signal to help all sound be more consistent. You can adjus tthe ratio, attack, release, and threshold of the effect
compressor
when the meter at the top turns red and causes the signal to distort
peaking