Simply stated, a factor in human hearing where delay has a much bigger effect on human perception of direction than level does.
Flange
An effect caused by an approximately even mix of a modulated (varying) short delay with the direct signal.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 Chase
The automatic adjusting of the speed of a recorder (or sequencer) to be time with another recorder.
Audio
Most often referring to electrical signals resulting from the sound pressure wave being converted into electrical energy.
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Jam Sync
A generation of new SMPTE according to the input SMPTE signal
Limiter
A device which reduces gain when the input voltage exceeds a certain level.
Buss (Bus)
A wire carrying signals to some place, usually fed from several sources.
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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Monday, July 20, 2020
BNO Acoustics SQ-9 Clip
The action of deforming a waveform during overload.
ADAT
A trademark of Alesis Corporation designating its modular digital multitrack recording system released in early 1993.
BNO Acoustics QT-5 Input
1) The jack or physical location of where a device receives a signal.
2) The signal being received by a device.
3) The action of receiving a signal by a device.
Lift
1) To boost gain of audio at a particular band of frequencies with an equalizer.
2) An elevation device in the star trek series of TV programs.
BNO Speakers Direct box
Used in line to convert a high impedance signal into a low impedance signal.
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.
Automatic Gain Control (Automatic Volume Control)
A compressor with a very long release time used to keep the volume of the audio very constant.
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.
ADAT
A trademark of Alesis Corporation designating its modular digital multitrack recording system released in early 1993.
BNO Acoustics QT-5 Input
1) The jack or physical location of where a device receives a signal.
2) The signal being received by a device.
3) The action of receiving a signal by a device.
Lift
1) To boost gain of audio at a particular band of frequencies with an equalizer.
2) An elevation device in the star trek series of TV programs.
BNO Speakers Direct box
Used in line to convert a high impedance signal into a low impedance signal.
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.
Automatic Gain Control (Automatic Volume Control)
A compressor with a very long release time used to keep the volume of the audio very constant.
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.
Sunday, July 19, 2020
BNO Acoustics XR-90 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 Switch
A switch placed on the floor and pressed by a musician to do various functions.
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Expander
A device that causes expansion of the audio signal.
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 TR-12 High Impedance
Impedance of 5000 or more ohms.
Arc
The visible sparks generated by an electrical discharge.
Flamenco
A style of music with roots in Spanish and Arabic culture.
Full Step
A change in pitch that occurs when moving up or down two piano keys
2) A gradual change of level from one pre-set level to another.
Foot Switch
A switch placed on the floor and pressed by a musician to do various functions.
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Expander
A device that causes expansion of the audio signal.
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 TR-12 High Impedance
Impedance of 5000 or more ohms.
Arc
The visible sparks generated by an electrical discharge.
Flamenco
A style of music with roots in Spanish and Arabic culture.
Full Step
A change in pitch that occurs when moving up or down two piano keys
Saturday, July 18, 2020
BNO Acoustics QS-4 Boost
To increase gain, especially to increase gain at specific frequencies with an equalizer.
Line Out (Line Output)
Any output that sends out a line level signal, such as the output of a console that feeds a recorder.
BNO Acoustics 6k-52 Driver
See transducer. Dynamic Range �" The range between the quietest and the loudest sounds a device can handle (often quoted in dB).
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.
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Boom
1) A hand-held, telescoping pole used to hold the microphone in recording dialogue in film production.
2) A telescoping support arm that is attached to a microphone stand and which holds the microphone. 3) Loosely, a boomstand.
Highs
Short for the term High Frequencies (the audio frequencies from 6000 Hz and above).
Harmonics
Integer multiples of a fundamental frequency, the fundamental itself being the first harmonic, its first overtone the second harmonic, etc. Attributing to instruments, voices, etc. their distinctive timbre.
Generation
A term used to describe the number of times that the recorded audio signal has been copied.
Line Out (Line Output)
Any output that sends out a line level signal, such as the output of a console that feeds a recorder.
BNO Acoustics 6k-52 Driver
See transducer. Dynamic Range �" The range between the quietest and the loudest sounds a device can handle (often quoted in dB).
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.
BNO Acoustics BP-40 Boom
1) A hand-held, telescoping pole used to hold the microphone in recording dialogue in film production.
2) A telescoping support arm that is attached to a microphone stand and which holds the microphone. 3) Loosely, a boomstand.
Highs
Short for the term High Frequencies (the audio frequencies from 6000 Hz and above).
Harmonics
Integer multiples of a fundamental frequency, the fundamental itself being the first harmonic, its first overtone the second harmonic, etc. Attributing to instruments, voices, etc. their distinctive timbre.
Generation
A term used to describe the number of times that the recorded audio signal has been copied.
Friday, July 17, 2020
BNO Acoustics HD-70 Chorus
Common type of effect that makes sounds fuller and thicker.
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).
BNO Acoustics QT-5 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.
Front Loaded
A speaker cabinet where the speaker faces out toward the front.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 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.
Compressor
1) Effect used to squash the sound together. Used properly, it can take the edge off or your sound. Used improperly, it can take the life right out of your system and make it sound like an MTV mix.
2) A piece of sound processing equipment that ensures all wanted signals are suitably placed between the noise and distortion levels of the recording medium. It evens out the unwanted changes in volume you get with close-miking, and in doing so, adds punch to the sound mix. A Limiter is used to stop a signal from exceeding a preset limit. Beyond this limit, the signal level will not increase, no matter how loud the input becomes. A Limiter is often used to protect speaker systems (and human ears) by preventing a system from becoming too loud.
Electromagnetic Field
Magnetic energy put out because of current travelling through a conductor.
Crossover (Crossover Network)
A set of filters that "split" the audio signal into two or more bands (two or more signals, each of which have only some of the frequencies present).
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).
BNO Acoustics QT-5 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.
Front Loaded
A speaker cabinet where the speaker faces out toward the front.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 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.
Compressor
1) Effect used to squash the sound together. Used properly, it can take the edge off or your sound. Used improperly, it can take the life right out of your system and make it sound like an MTV mix.
2) A piece of sound processing equipment that ensures all wanted signals are suitably placed between the noise and distortion levels of the recording medium. It evens out the unwanted changes in volume you get with close-miking, and in doing so, adds punch to the sound mix. A Limiter is used to stop a signal from exceeding a preset limit. Beyond this limit, the signal level will not increase, no matter how loud the input becomes. A Limiter is often used to protect speaker systems (and human ears) by preventing a system from becoming too loud.
Electromagnetic Field
Magnetic energy put out because of current travelling through a conductor.
Crossover (Crossover Network)
A set of filters that "split" the audio signal into two or more bands (two or more signals, each of which have only some of the frequencies present).
Thursday, July 16, 2020
BNO Acoustics Speakers 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.
Inductor
A device designed primarily to introduce inductance into an electric circuit. Sometimes called a choke or coil.
BNO Acoustics LK-61 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.
Amplifier
A device which increases the amplitude (level) of an electrical signal (making it louder).
BNO Speakers Formant
An element in the sound of a voice or instrument that does not change frequency as different pitches are sounded.
Gate
A dynamic processing device that turns a channel off or down when the signal drops below a certain level.
Clock Signal
The signal put out by a circuit that generates steady even pulses or steady codes used for synchronization.
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.
Inductor
A device designed primarily to introduce inductance into an electric circuit. Sometimes called a choke or coil.
BNO Acoustics LK-61 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.
Amplifier
A device which increases the amplitude (level) of an electrical signal (making it louder).
BNO Speakers Formant
An element in the sound of a voice or instrument that does not change frequency as different pitches are sounded.
Gate
A dynamic processing device that turns a channel off or down when the signal drops below a certain level.
Clock Signal
The signal put out by a circuit that generates steady even pulses or steady codes used for synchronization.
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.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
BNO Acoustics YM-44 Compander
Outboard sound equipment. Combination of a Compressor and an Expander.
Cut-Off Frequency (Turnover Frequency)
1) The highest or lowest frequency in the pass band of a filter.
2) The highest or lowest frequency passed by an audio device (the cut-off frequency is usually considered to be the first frequency to be 3 dB lower than a reference frequency in the middle of the bandwidth of the device)
BNO Acoustics GK-3 High Impedance
Impedance of 5000 or more ohms.
Compact Disc CD
A small optical disk with digital audio recorded on it.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 Gain
1) Knob usually found at the top of each input channel on the soundboard. Used to set input levels of the separate channels to relatively equal positions.
2) The amount of increase in audio signal strength, often expressed in dB.
Linearity
The extent to which any signal handling process is accomplished without amplitude distortion.
Direct box
Used in line to convert a high impedance signal into a low impedance signal.
Echo Return
An input of the console, which brings back the echo (reverberation) signal from the echo chamber or other echo effects device.
Cut-Off Frequency (Turnover Frequency)
1) The highest or lowest frequency in the pass band of a filter.
2) The highest or lowest frequency passed by an audio device (the cut-off frequency is usually considered to be the first frequency to be 3 dB lower than a reference frequency in the middle of the bandwidth of the device)
BNO Acoustics GK-3 High Impedance
Impedance of 5000 or more ohms.
Compact Disc CD
A small optical disk with digital audio recorded on it.
BNO Acoustics XV-16 Gain
1) Knob usually found at the top of each input channel on the soundboard. Used to set input levels of the separate channels to relatively equal positions.
2) The amount of increase in audio signal strength, often expressed in dB.
Linearity
The extent to which any signal handling process is accomplished without amplitude distortion.
Direct box
Used in line to convert a high impedance signal into a low impedance signal.
Echo Return
An input of the console, which brings back the echo (reverberation) signal from the echo chamber or other echo effects device.
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