Question | Answer |
Identify 2 key features of a cardioid polar pattern | picks up from the front / reduces spill from the back and sides
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Identify 2 key features of a delay effect | mix, sync tempo, feedback, slapback, ping pong
| Identify 2 key features of a reverb effect | mix, gated, decay, pre-delay, gain
| Identify 2 key features of a soft synth / virtual instrument | LFO, ADSR, Arpeggiator, choice of voices, patch sounds
| Identify 2 key features of a noise gate | threshold, ratio, attack release
| Identify type of mic, polar pattern and placement for recording an electric guitar | dynamic, cardioid, close mic amp
| Identify type of mic, polar pattern and placement for recording a fiddle / violin in a studio | condenser, cardioid, 40cm – 1m above the fiddle / violin
| Why is intellectual property protection important? | It is important to prevent others from copying work for financial gain
| What 2 concepts are associated with questions about texture? | homophonic, polyphonic
| What 2 concepts are associated with questions about tonality? | major, minor
| Name a TYPE of reverb | gated
| Identify 2 ways to prevent feedback | reposition mic or speakers, use EQ, use an anti-feedback device
| Identify 2 ways to prevent distortion in a vocal recording | turn down gain, move singer or mic further away, use less sensitive mic
| Identify 2 ways to prevent popping / blasting in a vocal recording | use pop shield, turn down gain, move singer or mic further away, use less sensitive mic
| There is an electrical hum in this synth recording. Identify 2 elements you can change to check and remove this hum at the recording stage | lead, connection to desk / interface, connection to synth |