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Audio/Sound
Digital Connect III -Unit 3
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Grammar
11th Grade
10/29/2013

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AIF
Definition
Audio interchange format; an uncompressed audio file format used by Macs.
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Audio/Sound.

 

Definition
Audible content in media production and publishing.
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Bidirectional Microphone.
Definition
Microphone that picks up sound from two opposite directions.
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Bit rate.
Definition
The number of bits per second processed when sampling sound (bps).
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Boom microphone.
Definition
A directional mic that is mounted on a boom arm and positioned just out of camara.
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Key frame.
Definition
A frame in a timeline where a change will occur; used in audio, video and animation production.
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Kilohertz.
Definition
One thousand hertz; measures the sampling rate of an audio file.
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Lavalier microphone (lapel).
Definition
A small microphone designed to pick up speech from a single person, typically attached to the subject's clothing with a specialized clip.
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MIDI
Definition
A musical instrument digital interface; format for recording music from synthesizers and other electronic instruments.
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Mixing.
Definition
Audio mixing is the process by which sounds are combined into one or more channels.
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Mono
Definition
An audio signal that is mixed togeter and routed through a single audio channel.
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Mounted microphone.
Definition
a microphone that is attached to a stand or boom.
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MP3
Definition
Mped 3; a compressed audio file format that is the current standard for exchanging audio files over the Internet; 1/10 the size of a wave file.
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MP4
Definition
mpeg 4; a compressed file format that can be used for audio or video; appropriate for streaming.
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Original work.
Definition
A distinctive piece created by an author or artist.
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Ripping.
Definition
The process of digitally extracting audio from CDs to your hard drive.
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Sampling rate.
Definition
The number of samples taken per second when sound is recorded; 1Hz-1 sample per second; currently measured in kilohertz; 44.1 is CD quality, 22.1 is radio quality.
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Silence.
Definition
The absence of sound in a production; used to set a mood por provide a moment for reflection.
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Sound effects.
Definition
Audio effects other than music or speech that are enhanced or artificially created and added in postproduction.
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Speech.
Definition
An example of audio that can include voice overlay, dialogue or direct address.
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Stereo.
Definition
An audio signaled divided into two seperate channels, played back simultaneously via separate speackers.
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Streaming.
Definition
Playing audio or video immediately as it is downloaded from the internet, rather than storing it in a file on the receiving computer first.
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WAV.
Definition
Waveform; uncompressed audio format for windows.
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Wireless microphone.
Definition
A microphone that is not physically connected to a camara or recording equipment.
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WMA.
Definition
Windows media audio; compressed audio format originally designed for windows media player.
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Omnidirectional microphone.
Definition
microphone that captures equally from all directions.
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