BNO Acoustics QT-5: Synchronization

The running of two devices (such as two tape decks) in time with one another.

Record Calibration Control
A tape machine electronics' control that matches the signal level monitored in the input position of the output selector switch to that of the signal recorded and played back from the tape.

Signal Processing
Changing the sound of the instrument or other sound source with equalizers, limiters, compressors and other devices thereby "processing" them to be recorded onto a master.

Generating Element
The portion of the microphone that actually converts the movement of the diaphragm into electrical current or voltage changes.

Wireless Microphone
A microphone with an FM radio transmitter inside of its case that transmits a signal to an FM receiver off of the stage area.

Cut
1) One selection (one song) on a pre4ecorded music format.
2) A term with the same meaning as Mute (to turn off a channel or a signal).
3) To reduce gain of a particular band of frequencies (with an equalizer).
4) To not pass a particular band of frequencies (said of a filter)

Reverberation Time
The amount of time it takes for reverberation to die down.