Audio Engineering Basics Quiz

What does an audio engineer do?

• Sings on stage

• Plays guitar in a band

• Records and mixes sound

• Sells music online

What is the job of a tracking engineer?

• Writes the music

• Picks microphones and records sounds

• Sings background vocals

• Builds the studio

Who works on the very last step of a song before it is shared?

• Tracking engineer

• Mixing engineer

• Mastering engineer

• Music teacher

What tools do audio engineers use on a computer?

• Video games

• Drawing programs

• Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools

• Email and texting apps

Why is it important for audio engineers to understand how sound moves in a room?

• To keep the room quiet

• To decorate the studio

• To record the best sound possible

• To clean the studio

What is one skill an audio engineer should have?

• Dancing on stage

• Fixing cars

• Using microphones and sound software

• Painting pictures

What can be hard about being an audio engineer?

• Learning new songs

• Waiting for band practice

• Working long hours and learning a lot of tech stuff

• Buying snacks for the studio

What is a fun part of being an audio engineer?

• Playing video games at work

• Making music sound awesome

• Taking naps in the studio

• Watching TV during breaks

How has technology changed audio engineering?

• No one records music anymore

• Studios are only in big cities

• Engineers can now work together online from anywhere

• Music is recorded only on tape

Which of these is not a job an audio engineer usually does?

• Live sound engineer

• Mastering engineer

• Music licensing agent

• Mixing engineer