Question 1

An advantage of recording off the mixing console is _____________.&#10;A) great mixes&#10;B) audience sounds are captured&#10;C) simplicity&#10;D) direct digital output&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Recording off the mixing console is a simple way to capture audio without having to mic up individual instruments or deal with the variability of the room's acoustics. While it may not capture the energy of the live audience, it does allow for a clear and consistent mix. While it may not always offer direct digital output, many modern mixing consoles can be easily integrated into a digital audio workstation for easy digital recording.

Question 2

A disadvantage of a handheld digital recorder is _______________.&#10;A) only mp3 files can be recorded.&#10;B) only digital recordings can be made.&#10;C) noise and room acoustics are recorded.&#10;D) only wave files can be recorded.

Accepted Answer

Handheld digital recorders are sensitive to ambient noise and room acoustics, which can affect the quality of the recording. This is a disadvantage compared to using other recording methods such as a studio setup. The other options listed (A, B, D) are not necessarily disadvantages as they depend on the user's preferences and needs.

Question 3

An advantage of recording a band's gig to 4 tracks is __________________.&#10;A) redundancy - 2 stereo tracks.&#10;B) you can capture a board mix plus the band's sound in the room.&#10;C) sound quality is twice as good as 2 tracks.&#10;D) you can record each drum mic on a separate track.

Accepted Answer

Recording to 4 tracks allows for the capture of both a board mix and the sound of the band in the room, providing more flexibility in post-production.

Question 4

If you record a gig by connecting a mixer's insert sends to a multitrack recorder, you need to ____________.&#10;A) mix while recording.&#10;B) use limiters while recording.&#10;C) notify the band about this recording technique.&#10;D) notify the PA operator about possible gain-trim changes.

Accepted Answer

By connecting to the insert sends of the mixer, the recorder will be affected by any gain-trim changes made by the PA operator, so it is important to notify them to avoid any issues. Mixing while recording is not necessary, and limiters may not be needed depending on the sound levels. While it is polite to notify the band about the recording, it is not strictly necessary in this case.

Question 5

When recording from the insert jacks, set recording levels with ________________.&#10;A) the recorder's software.&#10;B) the mic preamps' faders.&#10;C) the PA mixer's gain-trim knobs.&#10;D) the multitrack recorder's record-level controls.

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Question 6

An advantage of a mic splitter is _____________________.&#10;A) independent control of each microphone.&#10;B) redundant mic signals.&#10;C) send a mic signal to both PA speakers at once.&#10;D) extra gain.

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Question 7

When using a mic splitter, supply phantom power from _______________.&#10;A) the mixer connected to the direct output.&#10;B) the phantom power supply built into the splitter.&#10;C) only the PA mixer.&#10;D) the PA mixer and recording mixer.

Accepted Answer

Phantom power should be supplied from the mixer connected to the direct output to ensure that the microphone receives the necessary power without risking damage or interference that could occur if multiple sources were used.

Question 8

A purpose of a site survey is _________________.&#10;A) finding out the number of seats.&#10;B) determining the type of music the band will play.&#10;C) installing recording equipment.&#10;D) planning cable runs and audience-mic locations.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a site survey is to plan cable runs and audience-mic locations, among other technical aspects of the event. It is not related to finding out the number of seats or determining the type of music the band will play. Installing recording equipment may be a part of the site survey, but it is not the primary purpose.

Question 9

A block diagram will help you ________________.&#10;A) locate any missing equipment after the gig.&#10;B) set recording levels in advance.&#10;C) make a list of needed equipment.&#10;D) achieve the desired monitor mix.

Accepted Answer

A block diagram is a visual representation of all the necessary equipment and connections needed for a specific setup or event. By creating a block diagram, you can easily identify any missing equipment and make a list of what is needed before the event. It does not relate to setting recording levels or achieving a monitor mix.

Question 10

A snake is used to __________________.&#10;A) install mic cables in difficult locations.&#10;B) replace many separate mic cables.&#10;C) wrap cables neatly.&#10;D) send signals to a loudspeaker.

Accepted Answer

A snake is used to replace many separate mic cables by combining them into a single, organized cable system, making it easier to manage and connect multiple audio sources.

Question 11

One way to reduce ground loops is ___________________.&#10;A) use your own AC power distribution system.&#10;B) connect guitar amps and recording equipment to separate circuit breakers.&#10;C) connect a cable between guitar amps and recording equipment.&#10;D) connect a cable between guitar amps and microphones.

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Question 12

Another way to reduce ground loops is __________________.&#10;A) install extra shielding.&#10;B) flip ground-lift switches on the splitter and on direct boxes.&#10;C) use shielded cables.&#10;D) turn on the lighting system and listen for hum.

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Question 13

At the beginning of an on-location recording job, check and clean up ________________.&#10;A) all sound systems simultaneously.&#10;B) only the systems that are causing problems.&#10;C) one sound system at a time.&#10;D) the system most likely to cause a ground loop.

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Question 14

If possible, aim the null of each mic's polar pattern at _____________.&#10;A) the instrument being miked.&#10;B) the audience.&#10;C) the floor monitor.&#10;D) the house PA speakers.

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Question 15

Always put a _________ on a singer's microphone.&#10;A) foam pop filter&#10;B) ground wire&#10;C) shock mount&#10;D) phantom power supply&#10;E) all of the above

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Question 16

To prevent an electric-guitar player from receiving a shock from a microphone, _____________.&#10;A) power-down the mixer, then power it up again.&#10;B) power the guitar amp and mixer from the same outlet strip.&#10;C) install a ground-lift adapter on the guitar amp.&#10;D) install a ground-lift adapter on the mixer.

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Question 17

If the audience-mic signals are delayed relative to the onstage-mic signals, ____________.&#10;A) do nothing; that is normal.&#10;B) add an echo to the on-stage mic tracks similar to what the audience mics are picking up.&#10;C) time-slide the audience mic tracks&#10;D) insert a delay in the audience mics.

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Question 18

A useful device for same-day recording/distribution is a _________________.&#10;A) USB duplicator.&#10;B) multitrack recorder.&#10;C) CD replicator.&#10;D) short inline cable.

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Deck 19: On-Location Recording of Popular Music