Unit 1 Review

According to our book, which of these are qualifications of a good sound engineer? (Select all that apply)

• listens and loves music

• helpful

• knows everything about technology

• long attention span

• has a big ego

Sound Engineers should talk to the musicians/director about the act before mixing.

• True

• False

Choose the things that will help you create a better mix:

• understanding of the style of music

• conversation with the musicians

• your personal preference

• asking the audience if they like it

Frequencies between 1kHz and 4kHz can be perceived as

• loud

• quiet

Select the reasons people may hear volumes differently

• aural hypersensitivity

• hearing loss

• personal preference

A cable with 2 leads (hot and cold) and a braided shield is

• balanced

• unbalanced

An unbalanced cord contains

• 1 cold lead

• a braided shield

• two leads and a braided shield

• a hot lead and a braided shield

Connecting a low impedance source to a high impedance input:

• causes a weak signal

• could overload the input device

• explodes

• results in a perfect signal

Connecting a high impedance source to a low impedance input:

• causes a weak signal

• could overload the input device, causing damage/distortion

• explodes

• results in a perfect signal

Which can result in painful hearing?

• aural hypersensitivity

• hearing loss