Virtual Performance Preparation Flashcards
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Why is it important to disable system notifications (like Slack or email pop-ups) before starting a virtual performance?
Answer: Notification sounds can be picked up by your microphone and interrupt the performance
Notification sounds and pop-up chimes are easily captured by an open microphone, creating unwanted interruptions that the audience will hear during a live stream.
A violinist notices significant finger buzz noise being picked up during a virtual lesson recording. What is the best first step to reduce this?
Answer: Reposition the microphone further from the instrument
Moving the microphone slightly farther from the violin reduces the pickup of mechanical finger and bow-on-string noise while still capturing the full instrument tone.
What is 'frame rate' in video streaming, and which value is generally considered the minimum for smooth virtual musical performance video?
Answer: The number of video frames displayed per second; minimum 24 fps
Frame rate is the number of still images displayed per second in video; 24 fps is the cinematic minimum, though 30 fps is standard for smooth live-stream performance video.
During a virtual recital, the performer's audio sounds hollow and echo-heavy to online viewers. What room treatment would most effectively reduce this?
Answer: Hanging acoustic foam panels or heavy curtains behind and beside the performer
Soft, absorptive materials like acoustic foam or heavy curtains behind and beside the performer reduce mid-to-high frequency reflections that cause a hollow or reverberant sound.
What does 'gain staging' mean in the context of preparing audio for a virtual performance?
Answer: Setting appropriate signal levels at each point in the audio chain to avoid distortion and noise
Gain staging means setting the signal level correctly at each step—microphone preamp, interface input, DAW channel—to maximize signal-to-noise ratio while preventing clipping.
Which type of internet connection is most reliable for a high-quality virtual musical performance stream?
Answer: Wired Ethernet connection directly to the router
A wired Ethernet connection eliminates wireless interference and packet loss, providing the most stable and consistent upload speed required for uninterrupted live streaming.
A singer-songwriter is performing live online and wants to add a soft reverb to their voice for ambiance. At what stage should this effect be applied to avoid issues?
Answer: As a real-time software insert in the streaming or DAW software
Applying reverb as a real-time software insert in your DAW or streaming software gives you control, monitoring, and the ability to adjust or bypass the effect without changing your physical recording chain.