a vibration or a series of vibrations that move through the air.
Sound
100
This person makes sure that the studio is organized in terms of bookings, equipment and administration.
Studio Manager
100
Their pickup pattern is heart-shaped. Sometimes referred to as unidirectional.
Cardioid
100
Considered the weakest link in the recording chain
Transducer
100
The three stages of production
Pre-production, Production, Post-production
200
Measure amplitude in this.
Decibels (dB)
200
Beyond the scheduling and budgeting aspects of coordinating a recording project, this person helps the artist and record company create the best possible recorded performance and final product that reflects the artists vision
Producer
200
When the mic is positioned in front of the source as designed, this is called
On-Axis
200
A speaker converts electrical energy into this form of energy
Acoustic Energy
200
A fluid-filled organ in your inner ear which picks up the vibrations, and send auditory-nerve signals to your brain.
The cochlea
300
Measure this in Hertz.
Frequency
300
Must be able to express the artist’s music and the producer’s concepts and intent through the medium of recording technology.
Audio Engineer
300
The tightest pickup pattern of all. Seen in NFL Games
Hypercardioid
300
A control used to boost an audio signal's level
Preamp
300
the threshold of pain is what dB
120 dB
400
This frequency range is 20 to 200Hz. This range is omnidirectional.
Low or bass frequencies
400
This person is responsible for the overall operation of the record label. Will give the label purpose daily, and serve as the team leader for final decision making.
Label Director
400
This figure 8 pattern picks up sound from the front and the back of the mic and rejects sound from the sides.
Bi-directional Pattern
400
This switch found on a microphone is used to attenuate gain on a mic
dB Pad
400
The top and bottom of a sine wave or waveform are called
Set up, operate and maintain equipment to amplify, enhance, record, mix or reproduce sound. They work from studios or on location and at live events in a variety of venues.
Technician
500
a low-end boost of 100 Hz + 6 dB when you get within a ¼” of the diaphragm.
Proximity Effect
500
The three transducer types (Three types of Microphones)
Dynamic mic, Ribbon mic, Condenser mic
500
To manipulate or change the digital audio.
Ex. reverbs, delays, compressors, filters.