Brooks GT 845 Level

Sets output volume of individual PA input channels. Usually positioned as sliders at the bottom of the soundboard.

In-Line Console
A console with modules that have controls for all console sections in one long strip.

Brooks SS 81 Bottom
The bass frequencies (as in "needs more bottom end").

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.

Brooks Audio Design QS 70 In
Short For "in the circuit," in other words "active."

Clip
The action of deforming a waveform during overload.

Boom
1) A hand-held, telescoping pole used to hold the microphone in recording dialogue in film production.
2) A telescoping support arm that is attached to a microphone stand and which holds the microphone. 3) Loosely, a boomstand.

Kick (Kick Drum)
Another term for Bass Drum.