Introduction to Audio Engineering

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to audio engineering, helping students prepare for their exam.

Web Audio

Audio that travels through websites and applications, typically embedded with video content.

Roku

A streaming media player that allows users to access various digital content services, such as Spotify and Hulu.

DAW

Digital Audio Workstation, software used for recording, editing, and producing audio files.

MIDI

Musical Instrument Digital Interface, a standard for communicating between electronic instruments and computers.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Mathematics applied to digital signals for analyzing, modifying, and synthesizing audio.

Channel Strip

A section of a mixer that controls a single audio input, including volume, EQ, and effects.

Bit Depth

The number of bits used to represent each audio sample; affects audio resolution and dynamic range.

Sampling Rate

The number of samples taken per second in digital audio, affects frequency response.

Overdub

Adding new recorded sounds over previously recorded audio to enhance or complete a track.

Analog Recording

A method of recording audio where the waveform of the sound is captured in a way that replicates the original sound wave.

In-Ear Monitors

Personal monitoring devices that fit snugly in the ear, allowing performers to hear themselves and the band's mix without external noise interference.

Echo Effect

An audio effect that creates a repetition of sound, simulating a delay or reverberation.

Lossy Audio

A type of audio compression that sacrifices some quality for reduced file size, e.g., MP3 formats.

Lossless Audio

Audio files that retain the original quality, e.g., WAV or FLAC formats, without any loss of data.

Fidelity

The accuracy of the audio reproduction compared to the original sound.

Intelligibility

The clarity of speech or sounds, important in live sound and audio engineering.

Dynamic Range

The difference between the quietest and loudest sound levels in an audio signal.

Premixing

Preparation stage in audio production where various audio tracks are leveled and balanced before final mixing.

Dopamine Rush

A feeling of pleasure or excitement, often associated with live performance experiences.