What sort of lead does a microphone use?
USB
Guitar jack
XLR
What does the 'U' stand for on the mixer?
Unitary
Unlimited
Unlikeable
Unstoppable
Before you plug anything in, what positions should be the faders be at?
In the middle
All the way down
All the way up
When turning on your system, what should be turned on LAST?
Computer
Speakers
Mixer
There are two different types of microphone. What are they?
Conductor
Condensor
Circuit
Dynamic
Live
Electro
Turning up the microphone too loud will result in feedback, if amplified through the speakers
What does this button do in Cubase?
Turn the volume down
Turn the volume up
Allows you to monitor the signal coming in
Turns the computer off
What sort of level should be aiming at the highest when recording?
No higher than -48
No higher than -36
No higher than -24
No higher than -12
No higher than 0
What is the main difference between a mic and a line signal?
Mic signals are strong, line signals are weaker
Line signals are stronger, mic signals are weaker
There is no difference
What controls the amount of sound coming into the audio interface?
The volume of the singer
The noise level outside
The input gain
The channel fader
What does EQ do?
Changes the volume
Changes the effects
Changes treble, mids and bass
Changes the tempo of the music
What sort of track is used to record your sound into Cubase?
Audio track
FX track
Instrument track
Which one of these is NOT a real effect?
Reverb
Delay
Distortion
Filter
Flanger
Fader
What sort of signal do you need to record a microphone?
Mono
Stereo
What is reverb?
A echo, where the sound bounces straight back at you
A simulation of a space, such as a church or hall
An effect that gets rid of certain frequencies
What does the red record button do on the channel strip in Cubase?
Starts recording the sound
Arms the track to record
Stops recording the sound
What level should the faders be at while recording?
Up full
Down to the bottom
At '0' or 'U'
If you cannot hear your sound, what would you NOT do?
Look at the meters to see if the sound is coming in
Check all cable connections carefully
Turn everything up full
Adjust the input gain and see if anything changes with that
How many clicks do you get as a pre-count?
2
4
6
8
How do we change the tempo in Cubase?
Click on the 'track' button, then change the tempo
Double click on the tempo button
Choose it from a menu