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What are the 3 primary functions of an audio console? |
To amplify a signal, route a signal, & mix 2 or more signals together. |
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Channel input selectors |
Selectors between a mic or line level signal. |
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Assignment switches/Channel routing |
Assigns channels to the left/right master output or to a submaster output. |
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Pan pots |
Places a channels signal w/i the left-right stereo spectrum. In a mono channel a pan pot moves the signal w/i the left/right stereo spectrum. In a stereo channel the pan pot serves as a balance control between 2 channels of a stereo signal. |
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Channel faders |
Adjust the relative amplitude of a channels signal within a mix. |
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Master output faders |
Adjust the output of the console to a recording device, controls volume of signal leaving the board. Final output stage of a signal w/i a console. |
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PFL (pre-fade listen) or solo switches |
Allows for isolated monitoring of a particular signal. |
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Source selector |
Selects a program (stereo) output, a cue output or an auxiliary output for the purpose of control room monitoring. |
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Control room volume |
Controls the amplitude/listening level of the control room monitors. |
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Gain |
Adds/varies amplification to a mic level signal. |
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Trim |
Adjusts the incoming level of a line level signal. |
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VU meters |
(Moving needle type) measure an average decibel level. |
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LED meters |
Measures instantaneous decibel levels as well as the peak level of a signal. |
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Metering terms |
Pegging the meter/pinning the needle, riding in the mud |
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What range should the signal stay in? |
Operator should control the signal so it stays about between 80 and 100%. |
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Monitoring |
The act of listening to a signal through an audio console; the signal being either program (broadcast) material or being cued or previewed for broadcast or recording purposes. |
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Headphones |
Allow for the monitoring of a signal where a live mic is in operation Purpose= to avoid feedback |
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Fade in |
Slowly increase volume from silence to desired level Fade out=opposite |
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Cross fade |
1 sound faded down as another is faded up |
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Segue |
Transition from 1 sound to another with no overlap or gap. |
