Year 12 Recording/Mixing Basics

What is the function of a microphone?

• To gather electrical currents.

• To capture visual imagery.

• To convert vibrations into an electrical signal.

• To allow singers to sing.

Which of the following microphones is appropriate to capture a bass drum?

• Shure SM57

• Audix D4

• Audix D6

• AKGD112

What is meant by 'DI'?

• Direct Input

• Direct Impact

• Direct Injection

• Direct Implement

Explain with 2 or more sentences how you would record a drum kit. Include Mics.

What does a compressor do when mixing?

• Makes a track louder

• Squashes the sound so it is quiet

• Reduces the dynamic range of a signal

• Adds delay

What microphone(s) from the following is best suited to recording vocals?

• Rode NT1

• Audix D4

• Rode NT4

• Se2200

From start to finish, write how you think you would record the bass guitar.

What is the name the cable that is used to connect a microphone?

• 2 pin

• 6 pin

• XLR

• RCA

Name all parts of a drum kit.

The.... of a microphone in a room can drastically change the sound.