A console with modules that have controls for all console sections in one long strip.
High Impedance Cord (High Z)
A big word for instrument cable. These cords generally have quarter inch male ends. they tend to loose signal strength at lengths longer than 25 feet.
BNO Acoustics GK-3 CPU
Abbreviation of Central Processing Unit (The main "brain" chip of a computer or the main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip).
Amplification
An increasing of signal strength.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 Bouncing
Alternate name for Ping-Ponging (playing several tacks with sync playback through a console to mix them together and record them on an open track).
IM Distortion
An abbreviation of the term Intermodulation Distortion (Distortion caused by one signal beating with another signal and producing frequencies that are both the sum and the difference of the original frequencies present).
Frequency Range
The range of frequencies over which an electronic device is useful or over which a sound source will put out substantial energy.
Gate
A dynamic processing device that turns a channel off or down when the signal drops below a certain level.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
BNO Acoustics QT-5 Electronics
1) On a tape machine, the housing for and the channel circuitry which processes the signal to be fed to the heads, provide bias, and playback.
2) The branch of science dealing with the behaviour of electrons/charges in vacuums, gases, semiconductors and special conductors.
Librarian Program
A computer program allowing the storage of the parameters of sound patches outside of a synthesizer.
BNO Acoustics HD-70 Gain Control
A device that changes the gain of an amplifier or circuit, often a knob that can be turned or a slide that can be moved up arid down.
Dry
Describes a sound coming from the PA with no effects on it.
BNO Speakers Digital Recording
1) ADAM : (Akai Digital Audio Multitrack). 12 track recording onto Video 8 tape. 16 bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate.
2) DAT (Digital Audio Tape) Cassette-like system which has much higher quality than standard audio cassettes. Widely used in gathering sound effects, for news gathering, and for playback of music.
3) DCC (Digital Compact Cassette) Rival to DAT which also plays standard audio cassettes.
4) MiniDisc : Uses computer disk technology, rather than tape. A laser heats an area of magnetic disk which is then written to by a magnetic head. When cooled, the magnetic information is read from the disk by laser. Tracks can be named, and are instant start. Very theatre-friendly system.
5) Direct to Disk : Uses the hard disk present in most PCs as the recording medium.
Field
1) In video, one half of a frame.
2) In computer-controlled devices a window display with functions and choices that the operator can make
Compressor
A signal processing device that does not allow as much fluctuation in the level of the signal above a certain adjustable or fixed level.
Leakage
Sounds from other instruments and sources that were not intended to be picked up by the microphone.
2) The branch of science dealing with the behaviour of electrons/charges in vacuums, gases, semiconductors and special conductors.
Librarian Program
A computer program allowing the storage of the parameters of sound patches outside of a synthesizer.
BNO Acoustics HD-70 Gain Control
A device that changes the gain of an amplifier or circuit, often a knob that can be turned or a slide that can be moved up arid down.
Dry
Describes a sound coming from the PA with no effects on it.
BNO Speakers Digital Recording
1) ADAM : (Akai Digital Audio Multitrack). 12 track recording onto Video 8 tape. 16 bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate.
2) DAT (Digital Audio Tape) Cassette-like system which has much higher quality than standard audio cassettes. Widely used in gathering sound effects, for news gathering, and for playback of music.
3) DCC (Digital Compact Cassette) Rival to DAT which also plays standard audio cassettes.
4) MiniDisc : Uses computer disk technology, rather than tape. A laser heats an area of magnetic disk which is then written to by a magnetic head. When cooled, the magnetic information is read from the disk by laser. Tracks can be named, and are instant start. Very theatre-friendly system.
5) Direct to Disk : Uses the hard disk present in most PCs as the recording medium.
Field
1) In video, one half of a frame.
2) In computer-controlled devices a window display with functions and choices that the operator can make
Compressor
A signal processing device that does not allow as much fluctuation in the level of the signal above a certain adjustable or fixed level.
Leakage
Sounds from other instruments and sources that were not intended to be picked up by the microphone.
Monday, September 28, 2020
BNO Acoustics GK-3 Clock Signal
The signal put out by a circuit that generates steady even pulses or steady codes used for synchronization.
Expansion
The opposite of compression; for example, an expander may allow the signal to increase 2 dB every time the signal input increased by 1 dB.
BNO Acoustics Speakers Floppy Disk (Floppy Disc)
A round flat object (usually housed in a protective sleeve) coated with material that can be magnetized in a similar manner to tape.
Guitar Processor
A unit that will add effects to a direct guitar signal, including a simulated instrument amplifier sound and (often) delay and reverb effects.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Librarian Program
A computer program allowing the storage of the parameters of sound patches outside of a synthesizer.
Attenuator (Pot)
The electronic dohickey under the knobs that increases or reduces the strength of the signal running through it. When these get old and dirty, they can make popping noises or rumbles in your PA (As in "my pots are dirty").
Assign Tochoose to which place an output is going to be sent.
Impedance
1) A term for the electrical resistance found in a/c circuits. Affects the ability of a cable to transmit low level (e.g. sound) signals over a long distance. Measured in Ohms. Speakers are rated according to power handling capabilities (Watts, W) and impedance (Ohms).
2) The total opposition offered by an electric circuit to the flow of an alternating current of a single frequency. It is a combination of resistance and reactance and is measured in ohms. Remember that a speaker's impedance changes with frequency, it is not a constant value.
3) The opposition to alternating current.
Earth
The British version of the term Ground (In electronics, a place that has zero volts).
Expansion
The opposite of compression; for example, an expander may allow the signal to increase 2 dB every time the signal input increased by 1 dB.
BNO Acoustics Speakers Floppy Disk (Floppy Disc)
A round flat object (usually housed in a protective sleeve) coated with material that can be magnetized in a similar manner to tape.
Guitar Processor
A unit that will add effects to a direct guitar signal, including a simulated instrument amplifier sound and (often) delay and reverb effects.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Librarian Program
A computer program allowing the storage of the parameters of sound patches outside of a synthesizer.
Attenuator (Pot)
The electronic dohickey under the knobs that increases or reduces the strength of the signal running through it. When these get old and dirty, they can make popping noises or rumbles in your PA (As in "my pots are dirty").
Assign Tochoose to which place an output is going to be sent.
Impedance
1) A term for the electrical resistance found in a/c circuits. Affects the ability of a cable to transmit low level (e.g. sound) signals over a long distance. Measured in Ohms. Speakers are rated according to power handling capabilities (Watts, W) and impedance (Ohms).
2) The total opposition offered by an electric circuit to the flow of an alternating current of a single frequency. It is a combination of resistance and reactance and is measured in ohms. Remember that a speaker's impedance changes with frequency, it is not a constant value.
3) The opposition to alternating current.
Earth
The British version of the term Ground (In electronics, a place that has zero volts).
Sunday, September 27, 2020
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Formant
An element in the sound of a voice or instrument that does not change frequency as different pitches are sounded.
Hearing Limitation
An inability of the ear to hear important characteristics of sound under certain conditions. Characteristics that can be affected include pitch, level, clarity, presence and direction.
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Amplitude
The strength of a vibrating wave; in sound, the loudness of the sound.
Clean
Describes a distortion free sound with few effects.
BNO Acoustics Speakers CD-ROM
An abbreviation of the term Compact Disc, Read Only Memory (A Compact Disc used to store digital data, such as large programs, that can be read by a computer).
Analog To Digital Converter
The device which does the conversion of a quantity that has continuous changes (usually of voltage) into numbers that approximate those changes.
Automatic Gain Control (Automatic Volume Control)
A compressor with a very long release time used to keep the volume of the audio very constant.
Front Loaded
A speaker cabinet where the speaker faces out toward the front.
Hearing Limitation
An inability of the ear to hear important characteristics of sound under certain conditions. Characteristics that can be affected include pitch, level, clarity, presence and direction.
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Amplitude
The strength of a vibrating wave; in sound, the loudness of the sound.
Clean
Describes a distortion free sound with few effects.
BNO Acoustics Speakers CD-ROM
An abbreviation of the term Compact Disc, Read Only Memory (A Compact Disc used to store digital data, such as large programs, that can be read by a computer).
Analog To Digital Converter
The device which does the conversion of a quantity that has continuous changes (usually of voltage) into numbers that approximate those changes.
Automatic Gain Control (Automatic Volume Control)
A compressor with a very long release time used to keep the volume of the audio very constant.
Front Loaded
A speaker cabinet where the speaker faces out toward the front.
Saturday, September 26, 2020
BNO Acoustics QS-4 Balance Control
A control on a stereo amplifier that when moved clockwise will make the right channel louder (and the left channel softer) and will do the reverse when moved counter-clockwise.
A/D
An abbreviation of Analog to Digital Conversion (the conversion of a quantity that has continuous changes into numbers that approximate those changes), or Analog to Digital Converter.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 Far Field
The area from 3 feet away from the sound source up to the critical distance.
Flat
1) Lower in musical pitch.
2) A slang term used to describe the sensitivity to frequency of a microphone, amplifier, etc., as being even at all frequencies, usually within 2 dB.
3) Refers to the frequencies on the EQ when they are arranged in centred neutral positions.
BNO Acoustics Speakers Electric Current
A more formal term meaning the same as the term Current (the amount of electron charge passing a point in a conductor per unit of time).
Headstock
The area of the guitar at the end of the neck where the strings are tuned.
Chord
Three or more musical pitches sung or played together.
Central Processing Unit
1) The main "brain" chip of a computer that performs the calculations and execution of instructions.
2) The main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip as opposed to other pieces of the computer system such as keyboards, monitors, etc.
A/D
An abbreviation of Analog to Digital Conversion (the conversion of a quantity that has continuous changes into numbers that approximate those changes), or Analog to Digital Converter.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 Far Field
The area from 3 feet away from the sound source up to the critical distance.
Flat
1) Lower in musical pitch.
2) A slang term used to describe the sensitivity to frequency of a microphone, amplifier, etc., as being even at all frequencies, usually within 2 dB.
3) Refers to the frequencies on the EQ when they are arranged in centred neutral positions.
BNO Acoustics Speakers Electric Current
A more formal term meaning the same as the term Current (the amount of electron charge passing a point in a conductor per unit of time).
Headstock
The area of the guitar at the end of the neck where the strings are tuned.
Chord
Three or more musical pitches sung or played together.
Central Processing Unit
1) The main "brain" chip of a computer that performs the calculations and execution of instructions.
2) The main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip as opposed to other pieces of the computer system such as keyboards, monitors, etc.
Friday, September 25, 2020
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Clean
Describes a distortion free sound with few effects.
Chord
Three or more musical pitches sung or played together.
BNO Speakers Clicking
Pressing and immediately releasing the switch on a computer's mouse.
Auxiliary Input or Return
A route back into the sound desk for a signal sent to a piece of outboard equipment via an auxiliary send.
BNO Acoustics LK-61 Bi-Amplification
1) A way of optimizing the efficiency of a speaker system by separately amplifying the High Frequency (HF) and Low Frequency (LF) portions of the sound signal and sending them down two pairs of cables to the speaker. Multipin Speakon connectors have been developed to do this.
2)The process of having of having low-frequency speakers and high-frequency speakers driven by separate amplifiers.
High Impedance
Impedance of 5000 or more ohms.
Far Field
The area from 3 feet away from the sound source up to the critical distance.
Compression Ratio
How many dB the input signal has to rise above the threshold for every one dB more output of a compressor or limiter.
Chord
Three or more musical pitches sung or played together.
BNO Speakers Clicking
Pressing and immediately releasing the switch on a computer's mouse.
Auxiliary Input or Return
A route back into the sound desk for a signal sent to a piece of outboard equipment via an auxiliary send.
BNO Acoustics LK-61 Bi-Amplification
1) A way of optimizing the efficiency of a speaker system by separately amplifying the High Frequency (HF) and Low Frequency (LF) portions of the sound signal and sending them down two pairs of cables to the speaker. Multipin Speakon connectors have been developed to do this.
2)The process of having of having low-frequency speakers and high-frequency speakers driven by separate amplifiers.
High Impedance
Impedance of 5000 or more ohms.
Far Field
The area from 3 feet away from the sound source up to the critical distance.
Compression Ratio
How many dB the input signal has to rise above the threshold for every one dB more output of a compressor or limiter.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Hard Disk (Hard Disc)
A storage unit for digital data that has rigid disks coated with magnetic material in a housing that includes the drive mechanism.
Linear
The condition of obtaining a change at the output of the device which is proportional to the change occurring at the input.
BNO Acoustics Speakers Chase
The automatic adjusting of the speed of a recorder (or sequencer) to be time with another recorder.
Ground Lifter
An adapter that takes a three prong power cord and plugs into a two prong outlet, used to disconnect the third (ground) pin of the power outlet. WARNING: It can be VERY DANGEROUS to have no ground connection to the case by using a ground lifter and not grounding the unit by other means.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Gate
A dynamic processing device that turns a channel off or down when the signal drops below a certain level.
Equalization
1) The process of adjusting the tonal quality of a sound. A graphic equalizer provides adjustment for a wide range of frequency bands, and is normally inserted in the signal path after the mixing desk, before the amplifier. See Feedback.
2) Any time the amplitude of audio signals at specific set of frequencies are increased or decreased more than the signals at other audio frequencies.
Floor Toms
The large toms to the right of the drummer.
ADAT
A trademark of Alesis Corporation designating its modular digital multitrack recording system released in early 1993.
Linear
The condition of obtaining a change at the output of the device which is proportional to the change occurring at the input.
BNO Acoustics Speakers Chase
The automatic adjusting of the speed of a recorder (or sequencer) to be time with another recorder.
Ground Lifter
An adapter that takes a three prong power cord and plugs into a two prong outlet, used to disconnect the third (ground) pin of the power outlet. WARNING: It can be VERY DANGEROUS to have no ground connection to the case by using a ground lifter and not grounding the unit by other means.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Gate
A dynamic processing device that turns a channel off or down when the signal drops below a certain level.
Equalization
1) The process of adjusting the tonal quality of a sound. A graphic equalizer provides adjustment for a wide range of frequency bands, and is normally inserted in the signal path after the mixing desk, before the amplifier. See Feedback.
2) Any time the amplitude of audio signals at specific set of frequencies are increased or decreased more than the signals at other audio frequencies.
Floor Toms
The large toms to the right of the drummer.
ADAT
A trademark of Alesis Corporation designating its modular digital multitrack recording system released in early 1993.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Echo Send
The output of a console used to send a signal to an echo chamber or delay effects device.
Condenser Microphone
A microphone which converts sound pressure changes into changes of capacitance. The capacitance changes are then converted into electrical voltage variations (an audio signal).
BNO Speakers Gate
A dynamic processing device that turns a channel off or down when the signal drops below a certain level.
Integrated Circuit (IC)
A miniature circuit of many components in a small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Inductance
The property of an electric circuit by which a varying current in it produces a varying magnetic field that introduces voltages in the same circuit or in a nearby circuit. It is measured in henrys.
Infinite Baffle
A baffle so large that the sounds coming from one side do not reach the other side.
Insert
1) A punch in of the all of the tracks being recorded in a recording session.
2) On Solid State Logic consoles, placing an outboard piece of gear in the channel by patching and activating a switch.
Electrostatic Charge
The excess or deficiency of electrons in a given area.
Condenser Microphone
A microphone which converts sound pressure changes into changes of capacitance. The capacitance changes are then converted into electrical voltage variations (an audio signal).
BNO Speakers Gate
A dynamic processing device that turns a channel off or down when the signal drops below a certain level.
Integrated Circuit (IC)
A miniature circuit of many components in a small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Inductance
The property of an electric circuit by which a varying current in it produces a varying magnetic field that introduces voltages in the same circuit or in a nearby circuit. It is measured in henrys.
Infinite Baffle
A baffle so large that the sounds coming from one side do not reach the other side.
Insert
1) A punch in of the all of the tracks being recorded in a recording session.
2) On Solid State Logic consoles, placing an outboard piece of gear in the channel by patching and activating a switch.
Electrostatic Charge
The excess or deficiency of electrons in a given area.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
BNO Acoustics GT-60 Key
The control of a dynamics processing device by an external audio signal.
Crossover, Passive
Used inside of full range speaker cabinets to separate highs, mids, and lows and send them to their respective speakers within the each cabinet. These are not as efficient as active crossovers because they require all frequencies to draw from the same source of amplification.
BNO Acoustics QS-4 Capacitance
The property of being able to oppose a change in voltage or store an electrical charge.
Frequency Response
How sensitive an electronic device (mic, amplifier, speaker, etc.) is to various frequencies; often communicated with a graph.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Amplification
An increasing of signal strength.
ID
An index signal (digital data that gives the machine information of where selections start, their selection number, etc.) on a DAT or CD.
Cue
1) The signal fed back to the musicians through headphones.
2) To set the tape or disc so that the intended selection will immediately play when the tape machine or player is started.
3) A location point entered into a computer controlling the playback or recording of a track or tape.
4) In MCI brand tape machines, a term meaning the same thing as Sync Playback (where the record head is used as a playback head for those tracks already recorded).
High Impedance Mic
A microphone designed to be fed into an amplifier with input impedance greater than 20 k ohms.
Crossover, Passive
Used inside of full range speaker cabinets to separate highs, mids, and lows and send them to their respective speakers within the each cabinet. These are not as efficient as active crossovers because they require all frequencies to draw from the same source of amplification.
BNO Acoustics QS-4 Capacitance
The property of being able to oppose a change in voltage or store an electrical charge.
Frequency Response
How sensitive an electronic device (mic, amplifier, speaker, etc.) is to various frequencies; often communicated with a graph.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Amplification
An increasing of signal strength.
ID
An index signal (digital data that gives the machine information of where selections start, their selection number, etc.) on a DAT or CD.
Cue
1) The signal fed back to the musicians through headphones.
2) To set the tape or disc so that the intended selection will immediately play when the tape machine or player is started.
3) A location point entered into a computer controlling the playback or recording of a track or tape.
4) In MCI brand tape machines, a term meaning the same thing as Sync Playback (where the record head is used as a playback head for those tracks already recorded).
High Impedance Mic
A microphone designed to be fed into an amplifier with input impedance greater than 20 k ohms.
Monday, September 21, 2020
BNO Acoustics XV-16 Fade
1) A gradual reduction of the level of the audio signal.
2) A gradual change of level from one pre-set level to another.
Foot Pedal
1) An effects device where the amount of the effect can be controlled by a musician with his foot.
2) The beater mechanism of a foot drum that is activated by the drummer's foot to play the drum.
3) Any device, like a volume control, that can be operated by the foot.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Bandwidth
1) The range of frequencies over which a tape recorder, amplifier or other audio device is useful. 2) The range of frequencies affected by an equalization setting.
Clock Signal
The signal put out by a circuit that generates steady even pulses or steady codes used for synchronization.
BNO Acoustics HD-70 Lead
The musical instrument that plays the melody of the tune, including the vocal.
Floor Toms
The large toms to the right of the drummer.
Bank
1) A collection of sound patches (data as to the sequence and operating parameters of the synthesizer generators and modifiers) in memory.
2) A group of sound modules as a unit.
Auxiliary Output or Send
An additional output from a sound desk that can be used for foldback or monitoring without tying up the main outputs. Each input channel will have a path to the Aux buss. Also used for feeding a signal to an effects processor. See Auxiliary Return.
2) A gradual change of level from one pre-set level to another.
Foot Pedal
1) An effects device where the amount of the effect can be controlled by a musician with his foot.
2) The beater mechanism of a foot drum that is activated by the drummer's foot to play the drum.
3) Any device, like a volume control, that can be operated by the foot.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Bandwidth
1) The range of frequencies over which a tape recorder, amplifier or other audio device is useful. 2) The range of frequencies affected by an equalization setting.
Clock Signal
The signal put out by a circuit that generates steady even pulses or steady codes used for synchronization.
BNO Acoustics HD-70 Lead
The musical instrument that plays the melody of the tune, including the vocal.
Floor Toms
The large toms to the right of the drummer.
Bank
1) A collection of sound patches (data as to the sequence and operating parameters of the synthesizer generators and modifiers) in memory.
2) A group of sound modules as a unit.
Auxiliary Output or Send
An additional output from a sound desk that can be used for foldback or monitoring without tying up the main outputs. Each input channel will have a path to the Aux buss. Also used for feeding a signal to an effects processor. See Auxiliary Return.
Sunday, September 20, 2020
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Line Level
1) An amplified signal level put out by an amplifier and used as the normal level that runs through the interconnecting cables in a control room.
2) A low level signal such as the signal in a guitar cord. Most parts of a PA require a line level signal. Remember, however, that speaker outputs are not line level. Plugging speaker outs into line ins will result in damage to the equipment
Humbucker
Pickups that are coupled together to get a certain sound.
BNO Acoustics TR-12 Central Processing Unit
1) The main "brain" chip of a computer that performs the calculations and execution of instructions.
2) The main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip as opposed to other pieces of the computer system such as keyboards, monitors, etc.
Direct box
Used in line to convert a high impedance signal into a low impedance signal.
BNO Acoustics GT-60 Impedance Matching
Having or converting the output impedance of a device so that it matches the impedance of the input it will feed.
Head
1) In tape recording, the transducer (energy converter) that changes the audio energy from electrical energy to magnetic energy and back; also the devices that apply magnetism to the recording tape for other purposes such as in the erase head.
2) The part of a device that immediately includes the transducer to change sound or audio signals from one energy form to another.
Amp
1) An abbreviation of the term Amplifier (A device which increases the level of an electrical signal.
2) An abbreviation of Ampere (the unit of current).
3) An abbreviation of amplitude (the height of a waveform above or below the zero line).
Driver
See transducer. Dynamic Range �" The range between the quietest and the loudest sounds a device can handle (often quoted in dB).
2) A low level signal such as the signal in a guitar cord. Most parts of a PA require a line level signal. Remember, however, that speaker outputs are not line level. Plugging speaker outs into line ins will result in damage to the equipment
Humbucker
Pickups that are coupled together to get a certain sound.
BNO Acoustics TR-12 Central Processing Unit
1) The main "brain" chip of a computer that performs the calculations and execution of instructions.
2) The main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip as opposed to other pieces of the computer system such as keyboards, monitors, etc.
Direct box
Used in line to convert a high impedance signal into a low impedance signal.
BNO Acoustics GT-60 Impedance Matching
Having or converting the output impedance of a device so that it matches the impedance of the input it will feed.
Head
1) In tape recording, the transducer (energy converter) that changes the audio energy from electrical energy to magnetic energy and back; also the devices that apply magnetism to the recording tape for other purposes such as in the erase head.
2) The part of a device that immediately includes the transducer to change sound or audio signals from one energy form to another.
Amp
1) An abbreviation of the term Amplifier (A device which increases the level of an electrical signal.
2) An abbreviation of Ampere (the unit of current).
3) An abbreviation of amplitude (the height of a waveform above or below the zero line).
Driver
See transducer. Dynamic Range �" The range between the quietest and the loudest sounds a device can handle (often quoted in dB).
Saturday, September 19, 2020
BNO Acoustics 6k-52 Icon
A visual picture or symbol on a computer screen that represents a file, program or disc that can be used.
Horn
1) The part of the speaker that emits midrange and higher range frequencies.
2) A speaker or speaker enclosure where sound waves are put into a narrow opening (by a speaker cone or driver) and the narrow opening flairs out to a larger opening.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 Line Out (Output, Send)
Where a signal leaves the board or component.
Light Emitting Diode
A light that allows current to flow in one direction only and emits light whenever a voltage of a certain level or beyond is applied to it.
BNO Speakers BPM
An abbreviation of Beat Per Minute (the number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and therefore defining the tempo).
Full Range
Describes a sound which covers all audible frequency ranges. As in "full range speaker cabinets."
Ground Lift
A switch that breaks the connection between the ground point in one circuit and the ground point in another circuit.
Edit
A switch that does different things depending on the operational mode that the machine is in:
1) If a computer-controlled transport is in "Stop," pushing the "Edit" switch deactivates the computer-controlled tension system and allows the reels to be moved by hand to find the exact spot desired on the tape.
2) If the machine is in "Play", the "Edit" switch makes the take-up reel cease taking up the tape and it falls to the floor.
3) If the machine is in a fast-wind mode, the tape lifters are defeated so the tape is in contact with the reproduce head and the engineer can hear where the selections begin and end.
Horn
1) The part of the speaker that emits midrange and higher range frequencies.
2) A speaker or speaker enclosure where sound waves are put into a narrow opening (by a speaker cone or driver) and the narrow opening flairs out to a larger opening.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 Line Out (Output, Send)
Where a signal leaves the board or component.
Light Emitting Diode
A light that allows current to flow in one direction only and emits light whenever a voltage of a certain level or beyond is applied to it.
BNO Speakers BPM
An abbreviation of Beat Per Minute (the number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and therefore defining the tempo).
Full Range
Describes a sound which covers all audible frequency ranges. As in "full range speaker cabinets."
Ground Lift
A switch that breaks the connection between the ground point in one circuit and the ground point in another circuit.
Edit
A switch that does different things depending on the operational mode that the machine is in:
1) If a computer-controlled transport is in "Stop," pushing the "Edit" switch deactivates the computer-controlled tension system and allows the reels to be moved by hand to find the exact spot desired on the tape.
2) If the machine is in "Play", the "Edit" switch makes the take-up reel cease taking up the tape and it falls to the floor.
3) If the machine is in a fast-wind mode, the tape lifters are defeated so the tape is in contact with the reproduce head and the engineer can hear where the selections begin and end.
Friday, September 18, 2020
BNO Acoustics HD-70 Highs
Short for the term High Frequencies (the audio frequencies from 6000 Hz and above).
Boom Stand
A microphone stand equipped with a telescoping support arm to hold the microphone.
BNO Acoustics GK-3 Distorted
The way your PA sounds just before it blows up. Fuzzy and scratchy. If you hear this, it either means you have something hooked up wrong, or something in the system is going bad. It could be anything from your super expensive soundboard to a five dollar patch cord.
Bandwidth
1) The range of frequencies over which a tape recorder, amplifier or other audio device is useful. 2) The range of frequencies affected by an equalization setting.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Controller
1) In MIDI, a device that generates a MIDI signal to control synthesizers, sound modules or sample playback units.
2) A remote control unit for a multitrack tape machine which controls transport functions as well as monitor selection switching functions and record ready/safe status of each track.
3) Any device generating a control voltage or signal fed to another device's control input.
Limiter
A device which reduces gain when the input voltage exceeds a certain level.
ADSR
The letters A, D, S &R are the first letters of: Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release. These are the various elements of volume changes in the sounding of a keyboard instrument.
Echo
1) One distinct repeat of a sound because of the sound reflecting off a surface.
2) Loosely, used to mean reverberation (the continuing of a sound after the source stops emitting it, caused by many discrete echoes closely spaced in time).
Boom Stand
A microphone stand equipped with a telescoping support arm to hold the microphone.
BNO Acoustics GK-3 Distorted
The way your PA sounds just before it blows up. Fuzzy and scratchy. If you hear this, it either means you have something hooked up wrong, or something in the system is going bad. It could be anything from your super expensive soundboard to a five dollar patch cord.
Bandwidth
1) The range of frequencies over which a tape recorder, amplifier or other audio device is useful. 2) The range of frequencies affected by an equalization setting.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Controller
1) In MIDI, a device that generates a MIDI signal to control synthesizers, sound modules or sample playback units.
2) A remote control unit for a multitrack tape machine which controls transport functions as well as monitor selection switching functions and record ready/safe status of each track.
3) Any device generating a control voltage or signal fed to another device's control input.
Limiter
A device which reduces gain when the input voltage exceeds a certain level.
ADSR
The letters A, D, S &R are the first letters of: Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release. These are the various elements of volume changes in the sounding of a keyboard instrument.
Echo
1) One distinct repeat of a sound because of the sound reflecting off a surface.
2) Loosely, used to mean reverberation (the continuing of a sound after the source stops emitting it, caused by many discrete echoes closely spaced in time).
Thursday, September 17, 2020
BNO Acoustics GT-60 Ambient Micing
Placing a microphone in the reverberant field (where the reverberation is louder than the direct sound) so as to do a separate recording of the ambience or to allow the recording engineer to change the mix of direct to reverberant sound in recording.
Ampere
The unit of current, abbreviated Amp.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Jack
1) Anywhere you plug something in.
2) Segmented audio connector. Mono Jacks have two connections �" tip and sleeve, and are unbalanced. Stereo jacks have three connections �" tip, ring and sleeve. B-type jacks (also known as Bantam jacks) were originally designed for use in telephone exchanges and provide a high quality (and expensive) connection in jackfields. A-type jacks are cheaper and more common, but more fragile. A type jacks are available in 2 sizes : quarter inch and eighth inch.
3) A connector mounted on the case of a device or on a panel.
Byte
A grouping of eight information bits.
BNO Acoustics HD-70 Balanced input/output
A "balanced" connection is one that has three wires to move the signal. One is a ground, and the other two (called conductors) carry signals of equal value. This is why they are called balanced. Low Z cables and connections are the most common example.
Feedback
1) The delayed signal sent back to the input of a delay line, used in repeat-echo effects.
2) The pickup of the signal out of a channel by its input or the howling sound that this produces.
3) In an amplifier, the phase reversed output signal sent back to its input, reducing gain but also distortion and noise.
4) This occurs when the sound coming out of the speakers goes back into the microphones, then back out the speakers, then back into the mics…and so on. This can build very quickly to a point where everyone in the room is holding their ears and screaming at you. It can also cause damage to the PA.
Capsule
1) The variable capacitor section of a condenser microphone.
2) In other types of microphones, the part of the microphone that includes the diaphragm and the active element.
Face
The front or body of the guitar.
Ampere
The unit of current, abbreviated Amp.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Jack
1) Anywhere you plug something in.
2) Segmented audio connector. Mono Jacks have two connections �" tip and sleeve, and are unbalanced. Stereo jacks have three connections �" tip, ring and sleeve. B-type jacks (also known as Bantam jacks) were originally designed for use in telephone exchanges and provide a high quality (and expensive) connection in jackfields. A-type jacks are cheaper and more common, but more fragile. A type jacks are available in 2 sizes : quarter inch and eighth inch.
3) A connector mounted on the case of a device or on a panel.
Byte
A grouping of eight information bits.
BNO Acoustics HD-70 Balanced input/output
A "balanced" connection is one that has three wires to move the signal. One is a ground, and the other two (called conductors) carry signals of equal value. This is why they are called balanced. Low Z cables and connections are the most common example.
Feedback
1) The delayed signal sent back to the input of a delay line, used in repeat-echo effects.
2) The pickup of the signal out of a channel by its input or the howling sound that this produces.
3) In an amplifier, the phase reversed output signal sent back to its input, reducing gain but also distortion and noise.
4) This occurs when the sound coming out of the speakers goes back into the microphones, then back out the speakers, then back into the mics…and so on. This can build very quickly to a point where everyone in the room is holding their ears and screaming at you. It can also cause damage to the PA.
Capsule
1) The variable capacitor section of a condenser microphone.
2) In other types of microphones, the part of the microphone that includes the diaphragm and the active element.
Face
The front or body of the guitar.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
BNO Acoustics HD-70 Gain Reduction
The working of a limiter or compressor reducing gain during high-level passages.
Capsule
1) The variable capacitor section of a condenser microphone.
2) In other types of microphones, the part of the microphone that includes the diaphragm and the active element.
BNO Acoustics GK-3 Line
1) Short for line level.
2) A cable.
Bank
1) A collection of sound patches (data as to the sequence and operating parameters of the synthesizer generators and modifiers) in memory.
2) A group of sound modules as a unit.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Electronics
1) On a tape machine, the housing for and the channel circuitry which processes the signal to be fed to the heads, provide bias, and playback.
2) The branch of science dealing with the behaviour of electrons/charges in vacuums, gases, semiconductors and special conductors.
Clipping
Distortion of a signal by its being chopped off. An overload problem caused by pushing an amplifier beyond its capabilities. The flat-topped signal has high levels of harmonic distortion which creates heat in a loudspeaker and is the major cause of loudspeaker component failure.
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)
Beats Per Minute BPM
The number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and there fore defining the tempo of the song.
Capsule
1) The variable capacitor section of a condenser microphone.
2) In other types of microphones, the part of the microphone that includes the diaphragm and the active element.
BNO Acoustics GK-3 Line
1) Short for line level.
2) A cable.
Bank
1) A collection of sound patches (data as to the sequence and operating parameters of the synthesizer generators and modifiers) in memory.
2) A group of sound modules as a unit.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Electronics
1) On a tape machine, the housing for and the channel circuitry which processes the signal to be fed to the heads, provide bias, and playback.
2) The branch of science dealing with the behaviour of electrons/charges in vacuums, gases, semiconductors and special conductors.
Clipping
Distortion of a signal by its being chopped off. An overload problem caused by pushing an amplifier beyond its capabilities. The flat-topped signal has high levels of harmonic distortion which creates heat in a loudspeaker and is the major cause of loudspeaker component failure.
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)
Beats Per Minute BPM
The number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and there fore defining the tempo of the song.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Assistant Engineer
A less elevated version of the term Second Engineer. Experienced seconds often place microphones, operate tape machines, break down equipment at the session end and keep the paperwork for the session.
IC
Abbreviation of Integrated Circuit (A miniature circuit of many components that is in small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment).
BNO Acoustics SQ-9 Echo Return
An input of the console, which brings back the echo (reverberation) signal from the echo chamber or other echo effects device.
Head
1) In tape recording, the transducer (energy converter) that changes the audio energy from electrical energy to magnetic energy and back; also the devices that apply magnetism to the recording tape for other purposes such as in the erase head.
2) The part of a device that immediately includes the transducer to change sound or audio signals from one energy form to another.
BNO Acoustics GK-3 Action
In guitar playing, action refers to how far the strings sit off of the guitar neck. When strings are close to the neck, it is referred to as "Low Action". When the string sit far above the neck, it is called "High Action". Guitars with low action are easier to play, but make sure they are not too close, or it could causing buzzing.
Baffles
Sound absorbing panels used to prevent sound waves from entering or leaving a certain space
Formant
An element in the sound of a voice or instrument that does not change frequency as different pitches are sounded.
Group
1) A number of channels or faders that can be controlled by one Master VCA slide.
2) A shortening of the term Recording Group (a buss or the signal present on a buss).
IC
Abbreviation of Integrated Circuit (A miniature circuit of many components that is in small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment).
BNO Acoustics SQ-9 Echo Return
An input of the console, which brings back the echo (reverberation) signal from the echo chamber or other echo effects device.
Head
1) In tape recording, the transducer (energy converter) that changes the audio energy from electrical energy to magnetic energy and back; also the devices that apply magnetism to the recording tape for other purposes such as in the erase head.
2) The part of a device that immediately includes the transducer to change sound or audio signals from one energy form to another.
BNO Acoustics GK-3 Action
In guitar playing, action refers to how far the strings sit off of the guitar neck. When strings are close to the neck, it is referred to as "Low Action". When the string sit far above the neck, it is called "High Action". Guitars with low action are easier to play, but make sure they are not too close, or it could causing buzzing.
Baffles
Sound absorbing panels used to prevent sound waves from entering or leaving a certain space
Formant
An element in the sound of a voice or instrument that does not change frequency as different pitches are sounded.
Group
1) A number of channels or faders that can be controlled by one Master VCA slide.
2) A shortening of the term Recording Group (a buss or the signal present on a buss).
Monday, September 14, 2020
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Bar
A term meaning the same thing as the term Measure (the grouping of a number of beats in music, most-often four beats).
Analog To Digital Converter
The device which does the conversion of a quantity that has continuous changes (usually of voltage) into numbers that approximate those changes.
BNO Acoustics Speakers Inductor
A device designed primarily to introduce inductance into an electric circuit. Sometimes called a choke or coil.
Attenuation
A making smaller: reduction of electrical or acoustic signal strength.
BNO Acoustics TR-12 Fly In
1) To add sounds into a mix or recording that have no synchronization.
2) An application of this where a performance from one part of a tune is recorded and then recorded back into the recording at a different time in the recording.
CPU
Abbreviation of Central Processing Unit (The main "brain" chip of a computer or the main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip).
Gain Control
A device that changes the gain of an amplifier or circuit, often a knob that can be turned or a slide that can be moved up arid down.
Flamenco
A style of music with roots in Spanish and Arabic culture.
Analog To Digital Converter
The device which does the conversion of a quantity that has continuous changes (usually of voltage) into numbers that approximate those changes.
BNO Acoustics Speakers Inductor
A device designed primarily to introduce inductance into an electric circuit. Sometimes called a choke or coil.
Attenuation
A making smaller: reduction of electrical or acoustic signal strength.
BNO Acoustics TR-12 Fly In
1) To add sounds into a mix or recording that have no synchronization.
2) An application of this where a performance from one part of a tune is recorded and then recorded back into the recording at a different time in the recording.
CPU
Abbreviation of Central Processing Unit (The main "brain" chip of a computer or the main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip).
Gain Control
A device that changes the gain of an amplifier or circuit, often a knob that can be turned or a slide that can be moved up arid down.
Flamenco
A style of music with roots in Spanish and Arabic culture.
Sunday, September 13, 2020
BNO Acoustics LK-61 Guitar Processor
A unit that will add effects to a direct guitar signal, including a simulated instrument amplifier sound and (often) delay and reverb effects.
CPU
Abbreviation of Central Processing Unit (The main "brain" chip of a computer or the main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip).
BNO Acoustics QT-5 Fret Buzz
A buzzing sound made when a note is not properly fretted. Common with cheap guitars or beginning guitar players.
Condenser
An older term meaning the same thing as Capacitor (an electronic device which is composed of two plates separated by an insulator and can store charge) but sill in common use when referring to a microphone's active element.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Frequency Shift Key / FSK
The full name for FSK (A simple clock signal that can be used to run a sequencer in time with an audio tape).
Inverse Square Law
Simply stated, the fact that in an un-obstructed area (like an open field) the sound pressure level will drop to half-pressure (-6 dB) every time the distance to the sound source is doubled.
Linearity
The extent to which any signal handling process is accomplished without amplitude distortion.
Haas Effect
Simply stated, a factor in human hearing where delay has a much bigger effect on human perception of direction than level does.
CPU
Abbreviation of Central Processing Unit (The main "brain" chip of a computer or the main housing of a computer that contains the "brain" chip).
BNO Acoustics QT-5 Fret Buzz
A buzzing sound made when a note is not properly fretted. Common with cheap guitars or beginning guitar players.
Condenser
An older term meaning the same thing as Capacitor (an electronic device which is composed of two plates separated by an insulator and can store charge) but sill in common use when referring to a microphone's active element.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Frequency Shift Key / FSK
The full name for FSK (A simple clock signal that can be used to run a sequencer in time with an audio tape).
Inverse Square Law
Simply stated, the fact that in an un-obstructed area (like an open field) the sound pressure level will drop to half-pressure (-6 dB) every time the distance to the sound source is doubled.
Linearity
The extent to which any signal handling process is accomplished without amplitude distortion.
Haas Effect
Simply stated, a factor in human hearing where delay has a much bigger effect on human perception of direction than level does.
Saturday, September 12, 2020
BNO Acoustics TR-12 Input Monitor
A switch position and operational mode of the electronics of a tape machine where the signal at output of the electronics will be the same as the signal coming into the electronics. In this mode, the tape machine's meter will read the input signal.
Link
(Said of compressors and dynamic processing units.) To combine the control input signals of two channels of a compressor (o
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Golden Section
A ratio of height to width to length of a room to achieve "good acoustics" and first recommended by the ancient Greeks. The ratio is approximately the width 1.6 times the height and the length 2.6 times the height
Bit
The smallest unit of digital information representing a single "0" or 1.
BNO Acoustics GK-3 Dolby
Trade name for a series of noise reduction systems that have become standard on many tape playback machines. Many film soundtracks are produced using this process. Different varieties are found from Dolby B on most personal cassette players, to Dolby SR and Digital, the current state of the art for cinema.
FOH (Front of House)
Refers to the speakers that face toward the audience. Also called the "main" speakers.
Electromagnetic Theory
A statement of the principles behind electromagnetic induction: When a conductor cuts magnetic lines of force, current is induced in that conductor.
Far Field
The area from 3 feet away from the sound source up to the critical distance.
Link
(Said of compressors and dynamic processing units.) To combine the control input signals of two channels of a compressor (o
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Golden Section
A ratio of height to width to length of a room to achieve "good acoustics" and first recommended by the ancient Greeks. The ratio is approximately the width 1.6 times the height and the length 2.6 times the height
Bit
The smallest unit of digital information representing a single "0" or 1.
BNO Acoustics GK-3 Dolby
Trade name for a series of noise reduction systems that have become standard on many tape playback machines. Many film soundtracks are produced using this process. Different varieties are found from Dolby B on most personal cassette players, to Dolby SR and Digital, the current state of the art for cinema.
FOH (Front of House)
Refers to the speakers that face toward the audience. Also called the "main" speakers.
Electromagnetic Theory
A statement of the principles behind electromagnetic induction: When a conductor cuts magnetic lines of force, current is induced in that conductor.
Far Field
The area from 3 feet away from the sound source up to the critical distance.
Friday, September 11, 2020
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Far Field
The area from 3 feet away from the sound source up to the critical distance.
Jam Sync
A generation of new SMPTE according to the input SMPTE signal
BNO Speakers Centre Frequency
The frequency of the audio signal that is boosted or attenuated most by an equalizer with a peak equalization curve.
Cue Send Control
A control that will adjust the amount of signal sent to a cue buss from a console channel.
BNO Acoustics TR-12 Electrons
Negatively charged particles, which revolve around the centre of atoms. The movement of such electrons down a conductor causes electrical current.
Compression Ratio
How many dB the input signal has to rise above the threshold for every one dB more output of a compressor or limiter.
Bi-Amplification
1) A way of optimizing the efficiency of a speaker system by separately amplifying the High Frequency (HF) and Low Frequency (LF) portions of the sound signal and sending them down two pairs of cables to the speaker. Multipin Speakon connectors have been developed to do this.
2)The process of having of having low-frequency speakers and high-frequency speakers driven by separate amplifiers.
Error Concealment
Putting replacement information bits into a digital audio signal to replace lost bits when the digital recording or processing system cannot verify whether the lost bits were l's or 0's but can make a good guess by comparing the known bits that were close in position to the lost bits.
Jam Sync
A generation of new SMPTE according to the input SMPTE signal
BNO Speakers Centre Frequency
The frequency of the audio signal that is boosted or attenuated most by an equalizer with a peak equalization curve.
Cue Send Control
A control that will adjust the amount of signal sent to a cue buss from a console channel.
BNO Acoustics TR-12 Electrons
Negatively charged particles, which revolve around the centre of atoms. The movement of such electrons down a conductor causes electrical current.
Compression Ratio
How many dB the input signal has to rise above the threshold for every one dB more output of a compressor or limiter.
Bi-Amplification
1) A way of optimizing the efficiency of a speaker system by separately amplifying the High Frequency (HF) and Low Frequency (LF) portions of the sound signal and sending them down two pairs of cables to the speaker. Multipin Speakon connectors have been developed to do this.
2)The process of having of having low-frequency speakers and high-frequency speakers driven by separate amplifiers.
Error Concealment
Putting replacement information bits into a digital audio signal to replace lost bits when the digital recording or processing system cannot verify whether the lost bits were l's or 0's but can make a good guess by comparing the known bits that were close in position to the lost bits.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
BNO Acoustics TR-12 Input Impedance
The opposition to current flow by the first circuits of a device.
Equalizer (Parametric, Graphic)
This is used to filter out and adjust specific frequencies in the PA. This is the part of the PA where you have the most control over the band's overall sound. It is also the number one weapon against feedback.
BNO Acoustics QS-4 Ampere
The unit of current, abbreviated Amp.
Link
(Said of compressors and dynamic processing units.) To combine the control input signals of two channels of a compressor (o
BNO Acoustics QT-5 Integrated Circuit (IC)
A miniature circuit of many components in a small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment.
Feed
To send an audio or control signal to.
In-Line Console
A console with modules that have controls for all console sections in one long strip.
Amplitude
The height of a waveform above or below the zero line.
Equalizer (Parametric, Graphic)
This is used to filter out and adjust specific frequencies in the PA. This is the part of the PA where you have the most control over the band's overall sound. It is also the number one weapon against feedback.
BNO Acoustics QS-4 Ampere
The unit of current, abbreviated Amp.
Link
(Said of compressors and dynamic processing units.) To combine the control input signals of two channels of a compressor (o
BNO Acoustics QT-5 Integrated Circuit (IC)
A miniature circuit of many components in a small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment.
Feed
To send an audio or control signal to.
In-Line Console
A console with modules that have controls for all console sections in one long strip.
Amplitude
The height of a waveform above or below the zero line.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
BNO Acoustics HD-70 Automation
In consoles, a feature that lets the engineer program control changes (such as fader level) so that upon playback of the multitrack recording these changes happen automatically.
Bi
A prefix meaning two.
BNO Acoustics SQ-9 Foot Switch
A switch placed on the floor and pressed by a musician to do various functions.
Information Bits
The bits in the digital signal that make up actual values or commands being communicated as opposed to bits that are used for checking & correcting data or other purposes.
BNO Acoustics LK-61 Analog Recording
A recording of the continuous changes of an audio waveform.
Beats Per Minute BPM
The number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and there fore defining the tempo of the song.
Auxiliary Input or Return
A route back into the sound desk for a signal sent to a piece of outboard equipment via an auxiliary send.
Digital Recording
1) ADAM : (Akai Digital Audio Multitrack). 12 track recording onto Video 8 tape. 16 bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate.
2) DAT (Digital Audio Tape) Cassette-like system which has much higher quality than standard audio cassettes. Widely used in gathering sound effects, for news gathering, and for playback of music.
3) DCC (Digital Compact Cassette) Rival to DAT which also plays standard audio cassettes.
4) MiniDisc : Uses computer disk technology, rather than tape. A laser heats an area of magnetic disk which is then written to by a magnetic head. When cooled, the magnetic information is read from the disk by laser. Tracks can be named, and are instant start. Very theatre-friendly system.
5) Direct to Disk : Uses the hard disk present in most PCs as the recording medium.
Bi
A prefix meaning two.
BNO Acoustics SQ-9 Foot Switch
A switch placed on the floor and pressed by a musician to do various functions.
Information Bits
The bits in the digital signal that make up actual values or commands being communicated as opposed to bits that are used for checking & correcting data or other purposes.
BNO Acoustics LK-61 Analog Recording
A recording of the continuous changes of an audio waveform.
Beats Per Minute BPM
The number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and there fore defining the tempo of the song.
Auxiliary Input or Return
A route back into the sound desk for a signal sent to a piece of outboard equipment via an auxiliary send.
Digital Recording
1) ADAM : (Akai Digital Audio Multitrack). 12 track recording onto Video 8 tape. 16 bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate.
2) DAT (Digital Audio Tape) Cassette-like system which has much higher quality than standard audio cassettes. Widely used in gathering sound effects, for news gathering, and for playback of music.
3) DCC (Digital Compact Cassette) Rival to DAT which also plays standard audio cassettes.
4) MiniDisc : Uses computer disk technology, rather than tape. A laser heats an area of magnetic disk which is then written to by a magnetic head. When cooled, the magnetic information is read from the disk by laser. Tracks can be named, and are instant start. Very theatre-friendly system.
5) Direct to Disk : Uses the hard disk present in most PCs as the recording medium.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
BNO Acoustics TR-12 Line
1) Short for line level.
2) A cable.
Analog Recording
A recording of the continuous changes of an audio waveform.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Delay (Digital, Analogue)
1) Effect used to create echo…echo…echo…echo…echo…
2) In more advanced systems used in very large venues, delay can be used to time the arrival of the signal to the speakers in the back of the room so that people in the back hear the sound coming from those speakers at the same time that the sound coming from the speakers in the front of the room arrives.
Leakage
Sounds from other instruments and sources that were not intended to be picked up by the microphone.
BNO Acoustics SQ-9 Balls
1) The depth and thickness of a sound, usually on the bottom end of the EQ (as in "needs more balls"). 2) The strength of the voice on the mic (as in "check it like you have some balls").
AC
1) Abbreviation for alternating current.
2) An abbreviation of the term Alternating Current (electric current which flows back and forth in a circuit; all studio signals running through audio lines are AC).
Clicking
Pressing and immediately releasing the switch on a computer's mouse.
Impedance Matching
Having or converting the output impedance of a device so that it matches the impedance of the input it will feed.
2) A cable.
Analog Recording
A recording of the continuous changes of an audio waveform.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Delay (Digital, Analogue)
1) Effect used to create echo…echo…echo…echo…echo…
2) In more advanced systems used in very large venues, delay can be used to time the arrival of the signal to the speakers in the back of the room so that people in the back hear the sound coming from those speakers at the same time that the sound coming from the speakers in the front of the room arrives.
Leakage
Sounds from other instruments and sources that were not intended to be picked up by the microphone.
BNO Acoustics SQ-9 Balls
1) The depth and thickness of a sound, usually on the bottom end of the EQ (as in "needs more balls"). 2) The strength of the voice on the mic (as in "check it like you have some balls").
AC
1) Abbreviation for alternating current.
2) An abbreviation of the term Alternating Current (electric current which flows back and forth in a circuit; all studio signals running through audio lines are AC).
Clicking
Pressing and immediately releasing the switch on a computer's mouse.
Impedance Matching
Having or converting the output impedance of a device so that it matches the impedance of the input it will feed.
Monday, September 7, 2020
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Linearity
The extent to which any signal handling process is accomplished without amplitude distortion.
Echo Send Control
A control to send the signal from the input module to the echo chamber or effects device via the echo buss.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Alternating Current
Electric current which flows back and forth in a circuit.
Frequency
The number of cycles of a waveform occurring in a second.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 I/O
Short for "Input/Output' and referring to:
1) An in-line console module that contains controls for the input section, output section and monitor section.
2) A module in electronic gear containing input and output amplifiers for the device.
3) A digital port (connector) able to both receive digital data and output digital data.
Attack
The rate the sound begins and increases in volume.
Highs
Short for the term High Frequencies (the audio frequencies from 6000 Hz and above).
Frequency Response
How sensitive an electronic device (mic, amplifier, speaker, etc.) is to various frequencies; often communicated with a graph.
Echo Send Control
A control to send the signal from the input module to the echo chamber or effects device via the echo buss.
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Alternating Current
Electric current which flows back and forth in a circuit.
Frequency
The number of cycles of a waveform occurring in a second.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 I/O
Short for "Input/Output' and referring to:
1) An in-line console module that contains controls for the input section, output section and monitor section.
2) A module in electronic gear containing input and output amplifiers for the device.
3) A digital port (connector) able to both receive digital data and output digital data.
Attack
The rate the sound begins and increases in volume.
Highs
Short for the term High Frequencies (the audio frequencies from 6000 Hz and above).
Frequency Response
How sensitive an electronic device (mic, amplifier, speaker, etc.) is to various frequencies; often communicated with a graph.
Sunday, September 6, 2020
BNO Acoustics GK-3 Link
(Said of compressors and dynamic processing units.) To combine the control input signals of two channels of a compressor (o
Clipping
Distortion of a signal by its being chopped off. An overload problem caused by pushing an amplifier beyond its capabilities. The flat-topped signal has high levels of harmonic distortion which creates heat in a loudspeaker and is the major cause of loudspeaker component failure.
BNO Acoustics 6k-52 Frame
1) A division of one second in synchronization and recording coming from definition two.
2) The amount of time that one still picture is shown in film or video.
Filter
1) A device that removes signals with frequencies above or below a certain point called the cut-off frequency.
2) An equalizer section, used in this sense because filters are used with other components to give an equalizer its frequency response characteristics.
3) The action of removing signals of some frequencies and leaving the rest.
4) A mechanical device to smooth out speed variations in tape machines called a Scrape Flutter Filter- more usually called a Scrape Flutter Idler
BNO Acoustics XV-16 High Frequencies
The audio frequencies from 6000 Hz and above.
Isolation
A containing of the sound wave in a certain area so that it will not leak into other areas and/or unintended mics.
Cable, XLR
A balanced cable used for low impedance microphones and sometimes for connections between some parts of the PA. Commonly referred to as a "mic cord".
Compressor
A signal processing device that does not allow as much fluctuation in the level of the signal above a certain adjustable or fixed level.
Clipping
Distortion of a signal by its being chopped off. An overload problem caused by pushing an amplifier beyond its capabilities. The flat-topped signal has high levels of harmonic distortion which creates heat in a loudspeaker and is the major cause of loudspeaker component failure.
BNO Acoustics 6k-52 Frame
1) A division of one second in synchronization and recording coming from definition two.
2) The amount of time that one still picture is shown in film or video.
Filter
1) A device that removes signals with frequencies above or below a certain point called the cut-off frequency.
2) An equalizer section, used in this sense because filters are used with other components to give an equalizer its frequency response characteristics.
3) The action of removing signals of some frequencies and leaving the rest.
4) A mechanical device to smooth out speed variations in tape machines called a Scrape Flutter Filter- more usually called a Scrape Flutter Idler
BNO Acoustics XV-16 High Frequencies
The audio frequencies from 6000 Hz and above.
Isolation
A containing of the sound wave in a certain area so that it will not leak into other areas and/or unintended mics.
Cable, XLR
A balanced cable used for low impedance microphones and sometimes for connections between some parts of the PA. Commonly referred to as a "mic cord".
Compressor
A signal processing device that does not allow as much fluctuation in the level of the signal above a certain adjustable or fixed level.
Saturday, September 5, 2020
BNO Acoustics GT-60 Icon
A visual picture or symbol on a computer screen that represents a file, program or disc that can be used.
Head Amp
British name for Preamplifier (A low-noise amplifier designed to take a low-level signal, such as the output of a tape head, and bring it up to normal line level).
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Consumer Format (Consumer DIF)
A standard adopted by IEC for sending and receiving digital audio based on The AES Professional Interface.
Hertz
The unit of frequency. Equivalent to cycles per second. Abbreviation: Hz.
BNO Acoustics HD-70 kHz
An Abbreviation of kilo-Hertz.
Echo
1) One distinct repeat of a sound because of the sound reflecting off a surface.
2) Loosely, used to mean reverberation (the continuing of a sound after the source stops emitting it, caused by many discrete echoes closely spaced in time).
BPM
An abbreviation of Beat Per Minute (the number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and therefore defining the tempo).
Echo Send
The output of a console used to send a signal to an echo chamber or delay effects device.
Head Amp
British name for Preamplifier (A low-noise amplifier designed to take a low-level signal, such as the output of a tape head, and bring it up to normal line level).
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Consumer Format (Consumer DIF)
A standard adopted by IEC for sending and receiving digital audio based on The AES Professional Interface.
Hertz
The unit of frequency. Equivalent to cycles per second. Abbreviation: Hz.
BNO Acoustics HD-70 kHz
An Abbreviation of kilo-Hertz.
Echo
1) One distinct repeat of a sound because of the sound reflecting off a surface.
2) Loosely, used to mean reverberation (the continuing of a sound after the source stops emitting it, caused by many discrete echoes closely spaced in time).
BPM
An abbreviation of Beat Per Minute (the number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and therefore defining the tempo).
Echo Send
The output of a console used to send a signal to an echo chamber or delay effects device.
Friday, September 4, 2020
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Capacitance
That property of a capacitor which determines how much charge can be stored in it for a given potential difference between its terminals, measured in farads, by the ratio of the charge stored to the potential difference.
Bouncing
Alternate name for Ping-Ponging (playing several tacks with sync playback through a console to mix them together and record them on an open track).
BNO Acoustics SQ-9 Integrated Circuit (IC)
A miniature circuit of many components in a small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment.
Attenuator (Pot)
The electronic dohickey under the knobs that increases or reduces the strength of the signal running through it. When these get old and dirty, they can make popping noises or rumbles in your PA (As in "my pots are dirty").
Assign Tochoose to which place an output is going to be sent.
BNO Acoustics GT-60 Bottom
The bass frequencies (as in "needs more bottom end").
Impedance
1) A term for the electrical resistance found in a/c circuits. Affects the ability of a cable to transmit low level (e.g. sound) signals over a long distance. Measured in Ohms. Speakers are rated according to power handling capabilities (Watts, W) and impedance (Ohms).
2) The total opposition offered by an electric circuit to the flow of an alternating current of a single frequency. It is a combination of resistance and reactance and is measured in ohms. Remember that a speaker's impedance changes with frequency, it is not a constant value.
3) The opposition to alternating current.
Instrument Amplifier
A device that has a power amplifier and speaker in a case (or in separate cases) to reproduce the signal put out by an electric instrument (such as an electric guitar) and to allow the instrument to be heard.
Chorus
Common type of effect that makes sounds fuller and thicker.
Bouncing
Alternate name for Ping-Ponging (playing several tacks with sync playback through a console to mix them together and record them on an open track).
BNO Acoustics SQ-9 Integrated Circuit (IC)
A miniature circuit of many components in a small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment.
Attenuator (Pot)
The electronic dohickey under the knobs that increases or reduces the strength of the signal running through it. When these get old and dirty, they can make popping noises or rumbles in your PA (As in "my pots are dirty").
Assign Tochoose to which place an output is going to be sent.
BNO Acoustics GT-60 Bottom
The bass frequencies (as in "needs more bottom end").
Impedance
1) A term for the electrical resistance found in a/c circuits. Affects the ability of a cable to transmit low level (e.g. sound) signals over a long distance. Measured in Ohms. Speakers are rated according to power handling capabilities (Watts, W) and impedance (Ohms).
2) The total opposition offered by an electric circuit to the flow of an alternating current of a single frequency. It is a combination of resistance and reactance and is measured in ohms. Remember that a speaker's impedance changes with frequency, it is not a constant value.
3) The opposition to alternating current.
Instrument Amplifier
A device that has a power amplifier and speaker in a case (or in separate cases) to reproduce the signal put out by an electric instrument (such as an electric guitar) and to allow the instrument to be heard.
Chorus
Common type of effect that makes sounds fuller and thicker.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
BNO Acoustics QS-4 Circuit
1) One complete path of electric current.
2) Similar to definition 1, but including all paths and components to accomplish one function in a device.
Headstock
The area of the guitar at the end of the neck where the strings are tuned.
BNO Acoustics 6k-52 CD-ROM
An abbreviation of the term Compact Disc, Read Only Memory (A Compact Disc used to store digital data, such as large programs, that can be read by a computer).
Electromagnetic Induction or Pick Up
The generation of electrical signal in a conductor moving in a magnetic field or being close to a changing magnetic field.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Hypercardioid Pattern
A microphone pick up sensitivity pattern where the least sensitive pick up point is more than 90 degrees but less than 150 degrees off axis (usually 120 degrees).
Consumer Format (Consumer DIF)
A standard adopted by IEC for sending and receiving digital audio based on The AES Professional Interface.
Dolby
Trade name for a series of noise reduction systems that have become standard on many tape playback machines. Many film soundtracks are produced using this process. Different varieties are found from Dolby B on most personal cassette players, to Dolby SR and Digital, the current state of the art for cinema.
Electronics
1) On a tape machine, the housing for and the channel circuitry which processes the signal to be fed to the heads, provide bias, and playback.
2) The branch of science dealing with the behaviour of electrons/charges in vacuums, gases, semiconductors and special conductors.
2) Similar to definition 1, but including all paths and components to accomplish one function in a device.
Headstock
The area of the guitar at the end of the neck where the strings are tuned.
BNO Acoustics 6k-52 CD-ROM
An abbreviation of the term Compact Disc, Read Only Memory (A Compact Disc used to store digital data, such as large programs, that can be read by a computer).
Electromagnetic Induction or Pick Up
The generation of electrical signal in a conductor moving in a magnetic field or being close to a changing magnetic field.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Hypercardioid Pattern
A microphone pick up sensitivity pattern where the least sensitive pick up point is more than 90 degrees but less than 150 degrees off axis (usually 120 degrees).
Consumer Format (Consumer DIF)
A standard adopted by IEC for sending and receiving digital audio based on The AES Professional Interface.
Dolby
Trade name for a series of noise reduction systems that have become standard on many tape playback machines. Many film soundtracks are produced using this process. Different varieties are found from Dolby B on most personal cassette players, to Dolby SR and Digital, the current state of the art for cinema.
Electronics
1) On a tape machine, the housing for and the channel circuitry which processes the signal to be fed to the heads, provide bias, and playback.
2) The branch of science dealing with the behaviour of electrons/charges in vacuums, gases, semiconductors and special conductors.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Analog To Digital Converter
The device which does the conversion of a quantity that has continuous changes (usually of voltage) into numbers that approximate those changes.
Absorption
Short for the term Acoustical Absorption (quality of a surface or substance to take in, not reflect, a sound wave).
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Diffraction
The breaking up of a sound wave caused by some type of mechanical interference such as a cabinet edge, grill frame, or other similar object.
Analog Recording
A recording of the continuous changes of an audio waveform.
BNO Acoustics GT-60 Frequency Shift Key / FSK
The full name for FSK (A simple clock signal that can be used to run a sequencer in time with an audio tape).
Clipping
Distortion of a signal by its being chopped off. An overload problem caused by pushing an amplifier beyond its capabilities. The flat-topped signal has high levels of harmonic distortion which creates heat in a loudspeaker and is the major cause of loudspeaker component failure.
Ambient Field
A term with the same meaning as the term Reverberant Field (the area away from the sound source where the reverberation is louder than the direct sound).
Edit
A switch that does different things depending on the operational mode that the machine is in:
1) If a computer-controlled transport is in "Stop," pushing the "Edit" switch deactivates the computer-controlled tension system and allows the reels to be moved by hand to find the exact spot desired on the tape.
2) If the machine is in "Play", the "Edit" switch makes the take-up reel cease taking up the tape and it falls to the floor.
3) If the machine is in a fast-wind mode, the tape lifters are defeated so the tape is in contact with the reproduce head and the engineer can hear where the selections begin and end.
Absorption
Short for the term Acoustical Absorption (quality of a surface or substance to take in, not reflect, a sound wave).
BNO Acoustics XR-90 Diffraction
The breaking up of a sound wave caused by some type of mechanical interference such as a cabinet edge, grill frame, or other similar object.
Analog Recording
A recording of the continuous changes of an audio waveform.
BNO Acoustics GT-60 Frequency Shift Key / FSK
The full name for FSK (A simple clock signal that can be used to run a sequencer in time with an audio tape).
Clipping
Distortion of a signal by its being chopped off. An overload problem caused by pushing an amplifier beyond its capabilities. The flat-topped signal has high levels of harmonic distortion which creates heat in a loudspeaker and is the major cause of loudspeaker component failure.
Ambient Field
A term with the same meaning as the term Reverberant Field (the area away from the sound source where the reverberation is louder than the direct sound).
Edit
A switch that does different things depending on the operational mode that the machine is in:
1) If a computer-controlled transport is in "Stop," pushing the "Edit" switch deactivates the computer-controlled tension system and allows the reels to be moved by hand to find the exact spot desired on the tape.
2) If the machine is in "Play", the "Edit" switch makes the take-up reel cease taking up the tape and it falls to the floor.
3) If the machine is in a fast-wind mode, the tape lifters are defeated so the tape is in contact with the reproduce head and the engineer can hear where the selections begin and end.
BNO Acoustics LK-61 BPM
An abbreviation of Beat Per Minute (the number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and therefore defining the tempo).
Bass Roll Off
An electrical network built into some microphones to reduce the amount of output at bass frequencies when close-micing.
BNO Acoustics QS-4 Cut-off Rate (Slope)
The number of dB that a filter reduces the signal for each octave its frequency past the filter's cut-off frequency (outside of the pass band).
Gate
A dynamic processing device that turns a channel off or down when the signal drops below a certain level.
BNO Acoustics SQ-9 Diffraction
The breaking up of a sound wave caused by some type of mechanical interference such as a cabinet edge, grill frame, or other similar object.
Contact Microphone
A device that senses vibrations and puts out an audio signal proportional to the vibrations.
Headroom
1) The level difference (in dB) between normal operating level and clipping level in an amplifier or audio device.
2) A similar level difference between normal tape operating level and the level where the distortion would be 3%.
3) The difference, in decibels, between the peak and RMS levels in program material.
Error Correct
Exact replacement of lost information bits in digital audio.
Bass Roll Off
An electrical network built into some microphones to reduce the amount of output at bass frequencies when close-micing.
BNO Acoustics QS-4 Cut-off Rate (Slope)
The number of dB that a filter reduces the signal for each octave its frequency past the filter's cut-off frequency (outside of the pass band).
Gate
A dynamic processing device that turns a channel off or down when the signal drops below a certain level.
BNO Acoustics SQ-9 Diffraction
The breaking up of a sound wave caused by some type of mechanical interference such as a cabinet edge, grill frame, or other similar object.
Contact Microphone
A device that senses vibrations and puts out an audio signal proportional to the vibrations.
Headroom
1) The level difference (in dB) between normal operating level and clipping level in an amplifier or audio device.
2) A similar level difference between normal tape operating level and the level where the distortion would be 3%.
3) The difference, in decibels, between the peak and RMS levels in program material.
Error Correct
Exact replacement of lost information bits in digital audio.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
BNO Acoustics XV-16 Amplitude
The height of a waveform above or below the zero line.
Echo Send Control
A control to send the signal from the input module to the echo chamber or effects device via the echo buss.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Cable, 1/4 inch
An unbalanced cable most often used for instruments and patch cords. Commonly referred to as "guitar cords".
Beats Per Minute BPM
The number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and there fore defining the tempo of the song.
BNO Acoustics QT-5 Gain Control
A device that changes the gain of an amplifier or circuit, often a knob that can be turned or a slide that can be moved up arid down.
Feedback
1) The delayed signal sent back to the input of a delay line, used in repeat-echo effects.
2) The pickup of the signal out of a channel by its input or the howling sound that this produces.
3) In an amplifier, the phase reversed output signal sent back to its input, reducing gain but also distortion and noise.
4) This occurs when the sound coming out of the speakers goes back into the microphones, then back out the speakers, then back into the mics…and so on. This can build very quickly to a point where everyone in the room is holding their ears and screaming at you. It can also cause damage to the PA.
Limiter
A device which reduces gain when the input voltage exceeds a certain level.
Headstock
The area of the guitar at the end of the neck where the strings are tuned.
Echo Send Control
A control to send the signal from the input module to the echo chamber or effects device via the echo buss.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Cable, 1/4 inch
An unbalanced cable most often used for instruments and patch cords. Commonly referred to as "guitar cords".
Beats Per Minute BPM
The number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and there fore defining the tempo of the song.
BNO Acoustics QT-5 Gain Control
A device that changes the gain of an amplifier or circuit, often a knob that can be turned or a slide that can be moved up arid down.
Feedback
1) The delayed signal sent back to the input of a delay line, used in repeat-echo effects.
2) The pickup of the signal out of a channel by its input or the howling sound that this produces.
3) In an amplifier, the phase reversed output signal sent back to its input, reducing gain but also distortion and noise.
4) This occurs when the sound coming out of the speakers goes back into the microphones, then back out the speakers, then back into the mics…and so on. This can build very quickly to a point where everyone in the room is holding their ears and screaming at you. It can also cause damage to the PA.
Limiter
A device which reduces gain when the input voltage exceeds a certain level.
Headstock
The area of the guitar at the end of the neck where the strings are tuned.