MCOM 116
MIDTERM STUDYGUIDE
Know and understand the following
terms:
Acoustics
Mono
Patching
Peak Meter
Hertz
FM
Balancing
Clipping
Stereo
VU Meter
AM
Kilohertz
Microphones for Audio:
Patterns
Placements
Definitions
Types
Construction
Pro Tools Basics:
The following tools: Grabber, Zoomer, Edit Mode
Identify Edit Window options
Identify Mix Window
How recording levels are measured
Abbreviations and Definitions for Music, Voice Over and Sound
Effects
Post-Production Effects:
Pre-Production, Record, Postproduction
Surround, Broadcast TV and Surround Sound differences
Amplitude Effects
Equalization
Echo
Panning
Reverbs
Sound Production and
Hearing:
Tonal Balance
Audio Elements
Importance of sound production
How Does the Ear Work?
Monitors:
Headphones and Hearing Loss
Studio Acoustics and Design:
Sound Bounce, Objects and Furniture
Mixer (or Console) definition
Intro to Audio Production:
Professional Studios
Control Room versus Studio
Audio Variety