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Multi Media Audio
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Music
Undergraduate 1
10/09/2006

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1. Which key flips the “rack” around to the back?
Definition
TAB
Term
What type of device is the “Subtractor?
Definition
analog(type) polyphonic synthesizer
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What type of device is the “NN-XT?
Definition
”sampler
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What type of device is the “Scream 4?
Definition
effects processor(sound destruction device
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What type of device is the “Redrum?
Definition
” sequencer
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What type of device is the “RV7000?
Definition
effects processor advanced reverb
Term
What does it mean when an insert effect button is yellow?
Definition
Its there but not activated
Term
What does it mean when an insert effect button is blue?
Definition
it is active
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What does it mean if the EQ button on the mixer is green?
Definition
It is active
Term
What does the following icon represent in Cubase SX 3.0? -o-
Definition
inserts
Term
_I-o-_ What does the following icon represent in Cubase SX 3.0?
Definition
aux sends
Term
-<>-What does the following icon represent in Cubase SX 3.0?
Definition
EQ
Term
What is the keyboard shortcut key for the mixer in Cubase SX 3.0?
Definition
F3
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What is a “stereo split” file?
Definition
Separate sounds come from L + R
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What is a “stereo interleaved” file?
Definition
Everything in both speakers
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What is MIDI?
Definition
Musical Instrument Digital Interface
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What is the relationship between MIDI and audio?
Definition
MIDI has no sound
Term
Which MIDI port is designed to receive MIDI messages?
Definition
MIDI INPUT
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Which MIDI port is designed to send MIDI messages?
Definition
MIDI OUTPUT
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What are some basic applications for MIDI?
Definition
lighting/ cell phones
Term
What is a MIDI device?
Definition
Transmits data between two digital devices
Term
How many channels of information can MIDI send at one time?
Definition
16
Term
What is a sequencer?
Definition
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?
Definition
Note on
Term
Which MIDI message is used to adjust parameters such as volume, panning, and effects sends in real time?
Definition
Continuous control
Term
In lecture, the course director discussed a new protocol that might be a successor to MIDI. What is this protocol called
Definition
Yamaha
Term
What are the GM specs?
Definition
A list of instuctions to provide common ground between diff synth manufacturers
Term
What was the name of the protocol that provided the basic building blocks for MIDI?
Definition
USI
Term
What are the names of the individuals that were most responsible for the creation of MIDI?
Definition
Kakehashi and Smith
Term
What is an Alternate Controller?
Definition
Any non keyboard MIDI pickup
Term
distortion EQ _Chorus/Flanger Reverb/Delay
Definition
Order of Sound Source
Term
What is attenuation?
Definition
cutting signal gain
Term
What is attenuation?
Definition
cutting signal gain
Term
What is attenuation?
Definition
cutting signal gain
Term
Which effects are typically used in the insert effect signal path?
Definition
Dynamic
Term
Which effects are most commonly used in the aux effect signal path?
Definition
Time Based
Term
How do Aux Effects work?
Definition
Allows blend of a wet and dry signals
Term
How do Insert Effects work?
Definition
Put directly in path & making signal completley wet
Term
What is Signal Flow?
Definition
Order signal passes throujgh diff pieces of gear
Term
What is signal routing?
Definition
Determines path of signal
Term
What is the function of the Mic/Line switch?
Definition
Switches between mic input and line level input on the channel strip
Term
What are the 3 sections of a console?
Definition
Channel strip master section jackfield or patchbay
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How does the routing matrix work?
Definition
Determines group master destination
Term
What is gain staging?
Definition
Fine tuning volume between pieces of audio gear loud
Term
What is gain staging?
Definition
Fine tuning volume between pieces of audio gear loud
Term
What effect is used to restrict the dynamic range of a sound?
Definition
Compressor
Term
What is reverb?
Definition
number of reflections so up can be distinguished
Term
The silophone audio clip played in class provides a good example of which type of reverb?
Definition
Acoustic chamber
Term
52. ****The Paul Horn CD: Inside the Taj Mahal uses what type of reverb?
Definition
acoustic chamber
Term
What effect may be used to silence a recording or instrument during very quiet sections?
Definition
Noise Gate
Term
What effect may be used to make a brooks “babble,” the wind cry “Mary,” and lizards and snakes speak?
Definition
Talk Box
Term
How does a “talk box” work?
Definition
Tube put in mouth that makes things talk by mouthing words
Term
How does a “talk box” work?
Definition
Tube put in mouth that makes things talk by mouthing words
Term
How is distortion created?
Definition
Boost in signal amplitude above threshold
Term
What is the difference between a compressor and a limiter?
Definition
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?
Definition
Eq’s cut and boost and filters only cut
Term
61What is the difference between a Graphic and Parametric EQ?
Definition
Parametric eq’s are user definable and graphic have a fix frequency and narrow bandwith
Term
How does a flanger work?
Definition
When signal enters it is spit and duplicated
Term
How does a chorus work?
Definition
reproduces sound of a large ensemble
when split and duplicated one half remains dry and the other half is put through a delay circut
Term
How does a phaser work?
Definition
When split and duplicated one half is put through an all pass filter and sent through a feedback loop
Term
How do dynamic mics work?
Definition
Dynamic mics consist of a coil suspended in a magnetic field
Term
How do Ribbon mics work?
Definition
Metal ribbon suspended in a magnetic field
Term
How do Condenser mics work?
Definition
Contain two parallel plates one moveing and one stationary between which a small pocket of air is found.
Term
Which mics are the most sensitive?
Definition
Condenser
Term
Which mic is the least sensitive?
Definition
Dynamic
Term
Which mic is the most fragile?
Definition
ribbon
Term
How do shotgun mics work?
Definition
Extremely directional the more slots and tube length determines directionality
Term
What type of microphone uses a reflector dish to focus sound waves?
Definition
Parabolic mic
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What type of microphone captures reflections off a metal plate?
Definition
Boundary Mics captures reflective sound waves
Term
What is the proximity effect?
Definition
Increased bass response as mic gets colser to sound source.
Term
What is a polar pattern diagram?
Definition
Are diagrams designed to gibe engineers info regarding the microphones ability to capture sound.
Term
What is a pop filter?
Definition
A screen to prevent certain consonant and the smacking of lips \
Term
cardioid_ Polar pattern
Definition
Looks like ass cheeks
Term
_hyper cardioid polar pattern looks like
Definition
Ass cheeks with a bal on the end
Term
shotgun polar pattern
Definition
looks like spider
Term
_omnidirectional polar pattern looks like
Definition
regular outward circle
Term
86. In which phase would “tracking” take place?
Definition
Production
Term
Which phase is the most important overall?
Definition
Pre Production
Term
88.Which phase of production is considered the “planning” phase?
Definition
Pre Production
Term
Which phase of production involves the editing and processing of recorded audio?
Definition
Post Production
Term
90. Some audio engineers and sound designers like to create a chart of the sound elements in a mix. What is this chart called?
Definition
Sound Maps
Term
What device is used to assist the synchronization of the audio and video?
Definition
Slate/Marker
Term
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?
Definition
Automated Dialogue Replacement
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Definition
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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?
Definition
Resolving
Term
What is the purpose for spotting?
Definition
Organization, Detailed viewing of film to determine necessary SFX and Music
Term
95. Sound effects are recorded live in sync with a picture. What is this process called?
Definition
Foley
Term
What is Room Tone?
Definition
General Ambience of a location
Term
What are Premixes?
Definition
Groups of audio tracks to make mixing easier
Term
What are dailies?
Definition
Compilation of all footage recorded each day.
Term
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?
Definition
M & E /Music and Effects mix.
Term
100.According to the course director, what is the ratio of sound effects creation vs. implementation for the average video game?
Definition
50/50
Term
What is a design document?
Definition
Contains All information Pertaining to game presented in “bible” format.
Term
102.What does “implementation” refer to?
Definition
Where Sounds are needed and should be heard in games.
Term
103. Which milestone best describes the following statement?

ALL SFX and music have been created and implemented
Definition
GOld Master
Term
104.What are the SFX and music needs for the Beta milestone?
Definition
SFX are tweaked and massaged.Must be complete
Term
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?
Definition
Alpha Stage
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