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AE2 DI box, transformer, bass recording
quiz 5
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Music
Undergraduate 3
05/16/2012

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Describe the four steps for recording a bass so that both a clean signam and a signal sent through a bass amp can be recorded at the same time.
Definition

Measure all mics so they are in phase.

Latency issues can arise, delay compensation those tracks

process output of the bass into di

output through into the amp

xlr into pre amp and them preamp to master return

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What are the three types of direct boxes
Definition
passive active tube
Term
what are two attributes of a passive direct box
Definition
transparent sound, requires no power
Term
what are two attributes of active direct boxes.
Definition
require phantom power, and are required by certain instruments.
Term
what are two attributes of tube direct boxes
Definition
colorful, and has own required power supply
Term
what are the two types of transformers used in recording gear
Definition
power, audio
Term
list four things a direct box can do
Definition
shift impedance, reverse polarity, split signal into multi outs, can reamp.
Term
what is a transformer?
Definition
transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another through inductive couplers
Term
how does a transformer pass signal between the primary and secondary coils.
Definition
energy transfers from one to the other over the air, through electro magnetic induction.
Term
List five benefits of using transformers in audio gear.
Definition
blocks hum of DC Voltage, can change the voltage, shift the impedance, colors the sound adding saturation, can clean up the signal.
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