Digital Audio

Paul is controlling the audio for the live concert in the park. What device would help Paul with controlling the sound?

• Equalizer

• Mixing console

• Channel fader

Kaitlyn is watching the controls as she is recording to make sure the volume does not go into the red area. What are the controls called?

• Digital Master

• VU Meter

• Master Volume

Why is it important to understand how a mixing console works when recording audio?

• You will need to use one to record voiceovers

• You will need to use one to record instruments

• It is the basis for the interface in audio editing software

Dallas would like to add a reverb to one of the tracks in his recording. Where would Dallas find reverb?

• Effects Rack

• Media Browser

• Channel Mixer

What is the purpose of the audio fader during recording?

• Controls how much audio goes out

• Controls how much audio comes in

• Controls the gain of the audio

Kim is placing background music under her voiceover in an advertisement. What editing technique should she use to remove part of the music at the end of the recording?

• Fading

• Looping

• Trimming

When recording audio, how are the channels used?

• One channel records all the instruments and one records microphones

• Each channel records a separate audio input

• Only one channel can be recorded at a time

When audio editing is complete, which of the following formats would be the best choice for export?

• .PNG

• .MP3

• .AVI

What is the purpose of the audio gain during recording?

• Controls how much audio comes in

• Controls fade of master channel

• Controls how much audio goes out

The first format that uses a shorthand representation of musical notes and durations stored in numeric form is 

• MP3
• MIDI
• DSP
• MPEG