CMP Mixing, Mastering and Sound Design 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of mid-side (M/S) processing in mastering?

Accepted Answer

To independently process the center and sides of a stereo image

Answer

M/S processing splits a stereo signal into mid (mono sum) and side (stereo difference) components, allowing independent EQ, compression, or widening of each.

Question 2

Which parameter on a compressor determines how quickly the gain reduction stops after the signal falls below the threshold?

Accepted Answer

Release

Answer

The release time controls how fast the compressor stops reducing gain once the signal drops below the threshold.

Question 3

In sound design, what does 'FM synthesis' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Frequency Modulation

Answer

FM synthesis uses frequency modulation, where one oscillator (modulator) modulates the frequency of another (carrier) to create complex timbres.

Question 4

What is 'parallel compression' also commonly known as in mixing?

Accepted Answer

New York compression

Answer

Parallel compression is often called New York compression, where a heavily compressed signal is blended with the original dry signal to add punch while preserving transients.

Question 5

What does the term 'LUFS' measure in audio mastering?

Accepted Answer

Loudness Units relative to Full Scale

Answer

LUFS (Loudness Units relative to Full Scale) is a standardized loudness measurement used in broadcast and streaming normalization.

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CMP Mixing, Mastering and Sound Design 2