Music studio

What is not true about a dynamic mic?

• fragile

• good for recording loud sounds

• doesn’t need external power

• needs little maintenance

What is not true about a condenser mic?

• robust

• requires phantom power

• good for recording quiet sounds

• good for in-studio use

Cubase, Audacity, BandLab and Garageband are all examples of what?

• DAW

• door

• composing app

• mixer

What is the job of the music engineer?

• set up equipment

• play/add sounds

• creative leader of the session

• to advise musicians what to play

What is the job of the sound producer?

• creative leader of the session

• set up equipment

• operate soundboard

• remove unwanted noises

What doesn’t a DAW do?

• record

• edit

• mix

• compose

Diffusers, acoustic panels and bass traps are all examples of:

• soundproofing

• mics

• electronic instruments

• special effects

When a recording studio is modified to remove echoes, this is known as:

• acoustic treatment

• damping

• acoustic enhancement

• special effects

At what point should you add any effects that are needed?

• after other editing

• whilst recording

• between takes

• you shouldn't add any

What doesn’t a pop filter do?

• improve intonation

• help prevent plosives

• protect mic from moisture