Compiled Survey of Audio Engineering FINAL REVIEW *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
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Compiled Survey of Audio Engineering
FINAL REVIEW *Q&A* (100% Correct)
2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
Giving the microphone some distance from the sound source can be beneficial because it allows the
sound to develop more naturally, enhancing its overall clarity and tonal quality, which results in a ...
Compiled Survey of Audio Engineering
FINAL REVIEW *Q&A* (100% Correct)
2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
Giving the microphone some distance from the sound source can be beneficial because it allows the
sound to develop more naturally, enhancing its overall clarity and tonal quality, which results in a better
recording experience. What is this concept often referred to as in audio recording?
Depth
When recording in a studio, especially with a full band or group of musicians, it's important to have as
many performers as possible during the basic tracking session. Why is this beneficial to the overall sound
and vibe of the recording?
The vibe and sound
In the process of setting up a recording session, certain conditions need to be met to ensure the best
quality sound from the drum kit. What is one crucial element that the best recording drum kits are free
of to avoid interference with the sound?
Buzzes, sympathetic vibrations
When working with a group of musicians, particularly during tracking sessions, one aspect is often
overlooked but is essential for ensuring good sight lines between all the players. How important is it to
maintain clear sight lines when tracking with a full rhythm section or group?
When tracking with a group of players, or rhythm section, this is one of the more important
aspects
The sound in the performers' headphones is critical for a successful recording, and it is derived from
specific channels of the mixer. Which part of the audio mixing process contributes to creating the
headphone mix during a recording session?
The aux sends
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, Pre-production for live sound events involves several steps that ensure a smooth setup for a
performance. Which of the following best describes the parts that need to be prepared during pre-
production for a live sound event?
System prep, stage plot, input list, and system diagram, and assess the needs of the venue
During the setup process for a live performance, there is a critical step where the sound engineers test
the system and the audio equipment to make sure everything works as intended before the show. At
which point in the setup does the band typically perform their "sound check"?
Load-in
It is a common practice to use a special type of cable setup to connect all microphones and audio
equipment from the stage to the mixing console during live sound performances. What is the name of
this commonly used audio connection tool?
True: An audio "snake" is the typical connection method used for microphones and cables from
the stage to the mixing console.
In a live performance, especially for musicians, there is someone responsible for adjusting the sound
specifically for the performers on stage so that they can hear themselves and each other clearly. Who is
responsible for mixing the sound for the performers on stage?
The monitor mixer
In film and video production, certain sounds are incorporated to enhance the realism of the scene, even
though they are not directly part of the narrative or dialogue. What are these sounds called when they
are used to give realism to the sound design, even though they are "non-fictional"?
Diegetic sounds
In certain media, background sounds such as music or audio from objects like a jukebox or a car radio are
used to add ambiance and help convey the setting of a scene. What term refers to these types of
background sounds used in films and TV shows?
Source music
In video games, sounds are triggered based on the player’s actions and the events taking place within
the game. What is the term used to describe a sound that occurs only once and is triggered by the
player's actions, such as when an action is performed in the game?
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