1) In MIDI, a device that generates a MIDI signal to control synthesizers, sound modules or sample playback units.
2) A remote control unit for a multitrack tape machine which controls transport functions as well as monitor selection switching functions and record ready/safe status of each track.
3) Any device generating a control voltage or signal fed to another device's control input.
Auxiliary Output or Send
An additional output from a sound desk that can be used for foldback or monitoring without tying up the main outputs. Each input channel will have a path to the Aux buss. Also used for feeding a signal to an effects processor. See Auxiliary Return.
Brooks Audio Design SS 81 Aliasing
A sampler mis-recognizing a signal sent to it that is at a frequency higher than the Nyquist Frequency. Upon playback, the system will provide a signal at an incorrect frequency (called an alias frequency). Aliasing is a kind of distortion.
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"
Brooks XS - 45 Bass
1) The lower range of audio frequencies up to approximately 250 Hz.
2) Short for Bass Guitar.
3) Lower end of the musical scale. In acoustics, the range (below about 200 Hz) in which there are difficulties, principally in the reproduction of sound, due to the large wavelengths involved.
4) The lower frequencies.
5) On the soundboard this should refer to the bass guitar channel, not the bass drum.
6) The lowest frequencies of sound. Bi-Amplification uses an electronic crossover or line-level amplifiers for the high and low frequency loudspeaker drivers.
Error Concealment
Putting replacement information bits into a digital audio signal to replace lost bits when the digital recording or processing system cannot verify whether the lost bits were l's or 0's but can make a good guess by comparing the known bits that were close in position to the lost bits.
AES
An abbreviation of Audio Engineering Society.
Audio
Most often referring to electrical signals resulting from the sound pressure wave being converted into electrical energy.
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Saturday, July 30, 2022
Brooks Cinema XB 33 Light Emitting Diode
A light that allows current to flow in one direction only and emits light whenever a voltage of a certain level or beyond is applied to it.
Condenser Microphone
A microphone which converts sound pressure changes into changes of capacitance. The capacitance changes are then converted into electrical voltage variations (an audio signal).
Brooks TM-22 Attenuation
A making smaller: reduction of electrical or acoustic signal strength.
Electricity
Electrical current (the amount of electron charge passing a point in a conductor per unit of time) or voltage (the force pushing electrons to obtain electrical current).
BROOKS AUDIO DESIGN CPU
Abbreviation of Central Processing Unit (The main "brain" chip of a computer or the main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip).
Cut-Off Frequency (Turnover Frequency)
1) The highest or lowest frequency in the pass band of a filter.
2) The highest or lowest frequency passed by an audio device (the cut-off frequency is usually considered to be the first frequency to be 3 dB lower than a reference frequency in the middle of the bandwidth of the device)
Key
The control of a dynamics processing device by an external audio signal.
CD-ROM
An abbreviation of the term Compact Disc, Read Only Memory (A Compact Disc used to store digital data, such as large programs, that can be read by a computer).
Condenser Microphone
A microphone which converts sound pressure changes into changes of capacitance. The capacitance changes are then converted into electrical voltage variations (an audio signal).
Brooks TM-22 Attenuation
A making smaller: reduction of electrical or acoustic signal strength.
Electricity
Electrical current (the amount of electron charge passing a point in a conductor per unit of time) or voltage (the force pushing electrons to obtain electrical current).
BROOKS AUDIO DESIGN CPU
Abbreviation of Central Processing Unit (The main "brain" chip of a computer or the main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip).
Cut-Off Frequency (Turnover Frequency)
1) The highest or lowest frequency in the pass band of a filter.
2) The highest or lowest frequency passed by an audio device (the cut-off frequency is usually considered to be the first frequency to be 3 dB lower than a reference frequency in the middle of the bandwidth of the device)
Key
The control of a dynamics processing device by an external audio signal.
CD-ROM
An abbreviation of the term Compact Disc, Read Only Memory (A Compact Disc used to store digital data, such as large programs, that can be read by a computer).
Friday, July 29, 2022
Brooks Audio Design QS 70 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"
Comb Filter
1) The frequency response achieved by mixing a direct signal with a delayed signal of equal strength especially at short delays.
2) Loosely used to also describe effects that can be achieved with comb filtering as part of the processing.
Brooks QS 70 Full
A quality of the sound of having all frequencies present, especially the low frequencies.
Capacitor
1) A device consisting of two or more conducting plates separated from one another by an insulating material and used for storing an electrical charge. Sometimes called a condenser.
2) An electronic device that is composed of two plates separated by an insulator.
Brooks Cinema NZ 60 Electromagnetic Theory
A statement of the principles behind electromagnetic induction: When a conductor cuts magnetic lines of force, current is induced in that conductor.
In-Line Console
A console with modules that have controls for all console sections in one long strip.
ADAT
A trademark of Alesis Corporation designating its modular digital multitrack recording system released in early 1993.
Absorption
Short for the term Acoustical Absorption (quality of a surface or substance to take in, not reflect, a sound wave).
Comb Filter
1) The frequency response achieved by mixing a direct signal with a delayed signal of equal strength especially at short delays.
2) Loosely used to also describe effects that can be achieved with comb filtering as part of the processing.
Brooks QS 70 Full
A quality of the sound of having all frequencies present, especially the low frequencies.
Capacitor
1) A device consisting of two or more conducting plates separated from one another by an insulating material and used for storing an electrical charge. Sometimes called a condenser.
2) An electronic device that is composed of two plates separated by an insulator.
Brooks Cinema NZ 60 Electromagnetic Theory
A statement of the principles behind electromagnetic induction: When a conductor cuts magnetic lines of force, current is induced in that conductor.
In-Line Console
A console with modules that have controls for all console sections in one long strip.
ADAT
A trademark of Alesis Corporation designating its modular digital multitrack recording system released in early 1993.
Absorption
Short for the term Acoustical Absorption (quality of a surface or substance to take in, not reflect, a sound wave).
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Brooks Audio Design KM 77 Group Faders
The VCA faders of individual channels that are all controlled by a Group Master Fader (a slide control used to send out a control voltage to several VCA faders in individual channels).
Error Detection
The process of discovery that sonic information bits have been lost in digital audio.
Brooks KM 22 Line Out (Line Output)
Any output that sends out a line level signal, such as the output of a console that feeds a recorder.
Flat
1) Lower in musical pitch.
2) A slang term used to describe the sensitivity to frequency of a microphone, amplifier, etc., as being even at all frequencies, usually within 2 dB.
3) Refers to the frequencies on the EQ when they are arranged in centred neutral positions.
Brooks Cinema GT 845 Kick (Kick Drum)
Another term for Bass Drum.
Jam Sync
A generation of new SMPTE according to the input SMPTE signal
Condenser Microphone
A microphone which converts sound pressure changes into changes of capacitance. The capacitance changes are then converted into electrical voltage variations (an audio signal).
Ground Adapter Plug
Adapts a three pronged electrical plug to a two pronged wall outlet. This bypasses the ground and may create a hum in the system. A lack of a good ground can cause mild electrical shock when touching a microphone.
Error Detection
The process of discovery that sonic information bits have been lost in digital audio.
Brooks KM 22 Line Out (Line Output)
Any output that sends out a line level signal, such as the output of a console that feeds a recorder.
Flat
1) Lower in musical pitch.
2) A slang term used to describe the sensitivity to frequency of a microphone, amplifier, etc., as being even at all frequencies, usually within 2 dB.
3) Refers to the frequencies on the EQ when they are arranged in centred neutral positions.
Brooks Cinema GT 845 Kick (Kick Drum)
Another term for Bass Drum.
Jam Sync
A generation of new SMPTE according to the input SMPTE signal
Condenser Microphone
A microphone which converts sound pressure changes into changes of capacitance. The capacitance changes are then converted into electrical voltage variations (an audio signal).
Ground Adapter Plug
Adapts a three pronged electrical plug to a two pronged wall outlet. This bypasses the ground and may create a hum in the system. A lack of a good ground can cause mild electrical shock when touching a microphone.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Brooks GT 845 Chorusing
1) A term meaning the same thing as Chorus (Definition 3 or 4).
2) In some delay effects devices, a term used to mean the term Depth (the amount of change in the controlled signal by the control signal).
Clock Signal
The signal put out by a circuit that generates steady even pulses or steady codes used for synchronization.
Brooks Cinema GT 845 High Frequencies
The audio frequencies from 6000 Hz and above.
Gain Control
A device that changes the gain of an amplifier or circuit, often a knob that can be turned or a slide that can be moved up arid down.
Brooks Audio Design GT 845 Level
Sets output volume of individual PA input channels. Usually positioned as sliders at the bottom of the soundboard.
Atom
The smallest particle which makes up a specific substance. It's composed of a center around which electrons revolve.
Input Overload
Sending too high of a signal level into a device so that the first amplifier of the device overloads.
Intermodulation Distortion
Distortion caused by one signal beating with another signal and producing frequencies that are both the sum and the difference of the original frequencies.
2) In some delay effects devices, a term used to mean the term Depth (the amount of change in the controlled signal by the control signal).
Clock Signal
The signal put out by a circuit that generates steady even pulses or steady codes used for synchronization.
Brooks Cinema GT 845 High Frequencies
The audio frequencies from 6000 Hz and above.
Gain Control
A device that changes the gain of an amplifier or circuit, often a knob that can be turned or a slide that can be moved up arid down.
Brooks Audio Design GT 845 Level
Sets output volume of individual PA input channels. Usually positioned as sliders at the bottom of the soundboard.
Atom
The smallest particle which makes up a specific substance. It's composed of a center around which electrons revolve.
Input Overload
Sending too high of a signal level into a device so that the first amplifier of the device overloads.
Intermodulation Distortion
Distortion caused by one signal beating with another signal and producing frequencies that are both the sum and the difference of the original frequencies.
Brooks TM-22 ADAT
A trademark of Alesis Corporation designating its modular digital multitrack recording system released in early 1993.
Ambience
The portion of the sound that comes from the surrounding environment rather than directly from the sound source.
Brooks GT 845 Humbucker
Pickups that are coupled together to get a certain sound.
Input
1) The jack or physical location of where a device receives a signal.
2) The signal being received by a device.
3) The action of receiving a signal by a device.
Brooks Speakers Amplification
An increasing of signal strength.
Expander
A device that causes expansion of the audio signal.
Direct box
Used in line to convert a high impedance signal into a low impedance signal.
Dynamic Mic
Robust type of microphone which picks up the sound on a diaphragm connected to a coil of wire which moves within a magnet. An alternating current is induced into the wire which provides the electrical output. Most dynamic mics have low output impedance of 200 Ohms. See Condenser Mic.
Ambience
The portion of the sound that comes from the surrounding environment rather than directly from the sound source.
Brooks GT 845 Humbucker
Pickups that are coupled together to get a certain sound.
Input
1) The jack or physical location of where a device receives a signal.
2) The signal being received by a device.
3) The action of receiving a signal by a device.
Brooks Speakers Amplification
An increasing of signal strength.
Expander
A device that causes expansion of the audio signal.
Direct box
Used in line to convert a high impedance signal into a low impedance signal.
Dynamic Mic
Robust type of microphone which picks up the sound on a diaphragm connected to a coil of wire which moves within a magnet. An alternating current is induced into the wire which provides the electrical output. Most dynamic mics have low output impedance of 200 Ohms. See Condenser Mic.
BROOKS AUDIO DESIGN Central Processing Unit
1) The main "brain" chip of a computer that performs the calculations and execution of instructions.
2) The main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip as opposed to other pieces of the computer system such as keyboards, monitors, etc.
Editing
1) Changing the sequence of a recording by cutting the recording tape and putting the pieces together in the new sequence with splicing tape.
2) Punching in and then punching out on one or more tracks of a multitrack tape recorder to replace previously recorded performances.
3) Changing the sequence of a digital recording's playback by computer program.
Brooks XB 33 Headstock
The area of the guitar at the end of the neck where the strings are tuned.
Diffraction
The breaking up of a sound wave caused by some type of mechanical interference such as a cabinet edge, grill frame, or other similar object.
Brooks Cinema NZ 60 Frequency
The number of cycles of a waveform occurring in a second.
Chord
Three or more musical pitches sung or played together.
Acoustic/Acoustical
Having to do with sound that can be heard by the ears.
AcousticsThe behaviour of sound and its study. The acoustics of a room depend on its size and shape and the amount and position of sound-absorbing and reflecting material.
Amplifier
Sound equipment that converts the low voltage, low current signal from a tape deck, mixer etc. into a higher current signal suitable for driving speakers. See Power Amplifier, Crossover.
2) The main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip as opposed to other pieces of the computer system such as keyboards, monitors, etc.
Editing
1) Changing the sequence of a recording by cutting the recording tape and putting the pieces together in the new sequence with splicing tape.
2) Punching in and then punching out on one or more tracks of a multitrack tape recorder to replace previously recorded performances.
3) Changing the sequence of a digital recording's playback by computer program.
Brooks XB 33 Headstock
The area of the guitar at the end of the neck where the strings are tuned.
Diffraction
The breaking up of a sound wave caused by some type of mechanical interference such as a cabinet edge, grill frame, or other similar object.
Brooks Cinema NZ 60 Frequency
The number of cycles of a waveform occurring in a second.
Chord
Three or more musical pitches sung or played together.
Acoustic/Acoustical
Having to do with sound that can be heard by the ears.
AcousticsThe behaviour of sound and its study. The acoustics of a room depend on its size and shape and the amount and position of sound-absorbing and reflecting material.
Amplifier
Sound equipment that converts the low voltage, low current signal from a tape deck, mixer etc. into a higher current signal suitable for driving speakers. See Power Amplifier, Crossover.
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