BNO Acoustics XV-16: Omni Mode

Recognizing and responding to all MIDI Channels.

BNO Acoustics Speakers: Sidechain
The control circuit of a dynamics processing device.

Pre-Fade Listen
Often shortened to PFL. Control on a sound mixing desk which allows the user to check the presence of a signal, and its quality before bringing up the fader. Also vital for fault-finding, where the route of a signal can be PFL'ed around the desk until the point where the fault occurs. Also known as Check and Cue.

Outboard Equipment
Equipment that is used with, but is not a part of, a console.

Vamp
The repeating part of a tune at its end, usually the chorus or part of the chorus.

BNO Acoustics BP-40: Snake
In large systems, this long bundle of cords connects the things on the stage (amps, mics�) to the things at the sound booth (mixer, effects, EQs etc).

Foot Switch
A switch placed on the floor and pressed by a musician to do various functions.