Brooks RM 909 Band Track

1) A mixdown of a song without the lead vocal or without the lead and background vocals.
2) A term with the same meaning as the term Rhythm Track.
3) The recording of the rhythm instruments in a music production.

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

Brooks Hi Fi reviews CD (Compact Disc) :
1) Digital sound storage medium. Provides a high quality source of music, sound effects etc. Also used as a playback medium for sound effects etc. by large theatres with long running shows, although CDR (Recordable CD) is becoming more affordable by the day.
2) An abbreviation of the term Compact Disc (a small optical disk with digital audio recorded on it).

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.

Brooks Hi Fi speakers Final Mix
The two track stereo master tape which was mixed from the multitrack master.

Channels
These are divided into two separate categories. Input channels are those channels coming into the soundboard such as microphones and direct lines. Output channels are those leaving the board such as monitor and main outputs.

Cord (Speaker, Mic, Instrument)
Used to connect a sound system together. Each type of cord is made for a specific purpose and should not be used in place of another type of cord, not even if they look alike. Also see "cable"

Layering
The recording (or playing) of a musical part with of several similar sound patches playing simultaneous.