Learning HT2 Week 6

Explain what a noise gate does.

A noise gate reduces low level noise/spill by attenuating sound below the threshold.

On a noise gate: describe how the threshold control works.

Determines the level at which the noise gates starts to work

Sound below the threshold is attenuated

A threshold set to the highest level (0dB) would result in silence

On a noise gate: describe how the reduction control works.

Determines how much the sound below the threshold is attenuated by

If the reduction is set to the highest setting then the noise/spill would not be reduced at all.

On a noise gate: describe how the attack control works.

Determines the speed at which the gate opens when sound goes above the threshold

Its fastest setting causes clicking

On a noise gate: describe how the hold control works.

Determines how long the gate remains open

Its fastest setting causes the sound to be cut off

Its slowest setting causes the low-level noise/spill to be heard

On a noise gate: describe how the release control works.

Determines the speed at which the gate closes when sound goes below the threshold

Its fastest setting causes clicking

Its slowest setting causes the low-level noise/spill to be heard