Studio Technology and Setup Flashcards
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What does 'latency' refer to in a home recording studio context?
Answer: The delay between audio input and output in a DAW
Latency is the time delay between when audio enters the interface and when you hear it back through the DAW.
Which type of cable is commonly used to connect a guitar directly to an audio interface?
Answer: TS (1/4-inch) instrument cable
A TS (tip-sleeve) 1/4-inch instrument cable is the standard connection for guitars and basses going into an audio interface's hi-Z input.
What is the purpose of a 'direct box' (DI box) when recording instruments?
Answer: To convert a high-impedance unbalanced signal to a low-impedance balanced signal
A DI box converts the high-impedance unbalanced output of instruments like guitars into a low-impedance balanced signal suitable for long cable runs and mic preamps.
What does 'phantom power' (48V) supply to a condenser microphone?
Answer: Electrical power needed to polarize the capsule and power internal electronics
Condenser microphones require 48V phantom power to polarize their capsule and run their internal preamp or buffer circuit.
In a home studio, what is the main advantage of using closed-back headphones during tracking?
Answer: They leak less sound, preventing bleed into the microphone
Closed-back headphones isolate sound so the backing track does not bleed into the recording microphone.
Which sample rate is considered the CD-quality standard for recording audio?
Answer: 44,100 Hz
44,100 Hz (44.1 kHz) is the sample rate used for CD audio and is a widely accepted standard for music production.
What is the function of a patchbay in a recording studio?
Answer: To centralize connections between gear so routing can be changed without reaching behind equipment
A patchbay provides a central panel of jacks that lets you quickly reroute signal paths between equipment without moving cables at the back of each unit.