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13 Cards in this Set
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Which microphones can help you give more separation of tracks and allow for a bit more control later on? |
Dynamic microphones |
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What type of condenser microphones are good for capturing the detail of a room, and also tend to have a better lower frequency response than other condenser microphones? |
Large diaphragm condenser microphones |
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True or False? When choosing a microphone for a particular task in a tracking session, only the mic's frequency response comes into play. |
False |
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List four considerations when choosing a microphone. |
1. Frequency response 2. Transient response 3. Sensitivity 4. Pickup [polar] pattern |
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Fill in the blank: After getting ready for your tracking session, saving a ________ in Pro Tools is an easy way to bring up the same settings for the next song on the album. |
Template |
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Fill in the blank: "Getting levels" is the term that refers to setting the _______ levels in a session. |
Input |
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What device is typically used to connect a high-impedance, line level, unbalanced output signal to a low-impedance microphone level balanced input? |
A DI (Direct Injection) Box |
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In general, which microphones will produce the least amount of bleed? |
Dynamic moving coil microphones |
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What is the point of doing a line check? |
Making sure all microphones are working properly and showing up in the right place. |
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Fill in the blank: Placing a __________ in a kick drum will help deaden it. |
Pillow or blanket |
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When placing two microphones on a guitar cab, what is the most important thing to make sure of? |
That the microphones are phase aligned |
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When recording keyboards and drum machines, when is it a good idea to apple EQ and compression? |
Later on (after recording) |
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What is the most important thing when recording with clients? |
To never lose your cool |
