Brooks Speakers Action

In guitar playing, action refers to how far the strings sit off of the guitar neck. When strings are close to the neck, it is referred to as "Low Action". When the string sit far above the neck, it is called "High Action". Guitars with low action are easier to play, but make sure they are not too close, or it could causing buzzing.

Amplitude
The extreme range of a signal. Usually measured from the average to the extreme.

Brooks Cinema TX 509 Fade
1) A gradual reduction of the level of the audio signal.
2) A gradual change of level from one pre-set level to another.

Frequency
Practically speaking, high frequency means high pitch and low frequency means low pitch.

Brooks QS 70 House Sync
A synchronization signal such as SMPTE time code that is used by all recorders in the control room.

Gain
1) Knob usually found at the top of each input channel on the soundboard. Used to set input levels of the separate channels to relatively equal positions.
2) The amount of increase in audio signal strength, often expressed in dB.

Cycles Per Second
A unit used in the measure of frequency, equivalent to Hertz. Cycles Per Second is an outdated term replaced by Hertz in 1948.

High Hat
A double cymbal on a stand which can be played with a foot pedal or by the top cymbal being hit with a stick.