Deck 4: Equipping Your Studio

Question 1

A mini studio records in __________ format.

A) wave
B) mp3
C) stereo
D) usb

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A recorder-mixer combines two pieces of gear which are _______________.

A) a digital recorder mixed with an analog recorder.
B) a mixer which records the audio.
C) a 2-track recorder and a 2-track mixer.
D) a multitrack recorder and a multi-channel mixer.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

An advantage of a separate multitrack recorder and mixer is ________________.

A) it's ideal for on-location recording
B) easier connections.
C) it omits mic preamps.
D) lighter weight.
E) all of the above.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

DAW stands for __________________.

A) Digital Audio Waveform.
B) Decibel Audio Wiring.
C) Defined Auxilary Weighting.
D) Digital Audio Workstation.

Question 5

Three essential components for computer recording are _____________________.

A) an audio interface, recording software, and a CD burner.
B) a computer, audio interface, and recording software.
C) monitor speakers, microphone, and musical instrument.
D) USB connection, FireWire connection, and IDE or SATA connection.

Question 6

The function of an audio interface is _________________.

A) to play music on your computer.
B) to match impedances.
C) to get audio into and out of your computer.
D) to interface audio with a multitrack recorder.
E) all of the above.

Question 7

A USB microphone lets you ___________________.

A) record music on your computer without recording software.
B) omit an audio interface.
C) record with a uniform signal booster.
D) mix a microphone with a musical instrument.

Question 8

A control surface or controller ________________.

A) can have as few as one fader.
B) is the same as an audio mixer.
C) might lead to repetitive stress syndrome.
D) is for MIDI rather than audio.

Question 9

A beat box is _______________________.

A) a sample player with pads.
B) a percussion instrument that you beat on.
C) a mixer.
D) a brand of monitor speaker.

Question 10

What device converts sound into an electrical signal?

A) A loudspeaker.
B) Headphones.
C) A microphone.
D) An XLR to USB adapter.

Question 11

Phantom power can come from ______________.

A) A mixer.
B) a phantom power supply.
C) an audio interface.
D) a guitar amp with phantom power built in.
E) all of the above.

Question 12

A direct box is used to _____________________.

A) direct a signal where you want it to go.
B) provide a direct connections to a microphone.
C) connect a microphone to an XLR mic input.
D) connect an electric instrument to an XLR mic input.

Question 13

Monitors include ______________________.

A) headphones and loudspeakers.
B) compressors and limiters.
C) level controllers and indicators.
D) warning devices for excessive level.

Question 14

A balanced audio cable has ____________________.

A) identical connectors on both ends.
B) two wires surrounded by a shield.
C) a fiber optic cable material.
D) one wire surrounded by a shield.

Question 15

One type of unbalanced connector is __________________.

A) XLR
B) mono phone plug
C) stereo phone plug
D) AES-EBU

Question 16

Can you plug an RCA plug into a phone jack?

A) No.
B) Yes.
C) Yes, with an adapter.
D) Sometimes - it depends on the model.

Question 17

A guitar cord is an example of _____________________.

A) music.
B) a strap for wearing a guitar.
C) a balanced cable.
D) an unbalanced cable.

Question 18

If you are connecting two devices which are "+4" and "-10", that means ________________.

A) their operating levels are different.
B) one is newer than the other.
C) nothing.
D) they cannot be connected.

Question 19

Hum can be caused by __________________.

A) power wiring.
B) a ground loop.
C) unbalanced connections.
D) SCR dimmers.
E) all of the above.

Question 20

A computer DAW includes _________________.

A) a computer, recording software, and an audio interface
B) a reverb unit and a DVD burner.
C) a built-in microphone so you can record on your computer.
D) backup software
E) all of the above