BNO TS-10 Cable, TRS

A less common balanced cable that has 3 different contacts on its 1/4 inch connectors. Most headphone jacks are a good example of a TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) connector. These are sometimes used instead of the more common XLR connection.

Level
Sets output volume of individual PA input channels. Usually positioned as sliders at the bottom of the soundboard.

BNO Acoustics R-10 Speakers Auxiliary Equipment
Effects devices separate from but working with the recording console.

Hi-Z
An abbreviation of the term High Impedance (Impedance of 5000 or more ohms).

BNO Acoustics XV-16 Absorption
Short for the term Acoustical Absorption (quality of a surface or substance to take in, not reflect, a sound wave).

Boundary Mic
A microphone mounted on a flat plate that acts as a reflective surface directing sound into the mic capsule. Used for general pick-up over a large area. See PCC, PZM.

High Impedance
Impedance of 5000 or more ohms.

Compact Disc CD
A small optical disk with digital audio recorded on it.