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  Equalization (EQ) 1.  What is EQ? EQ (or equalization) in music is the process of changing the balance of different frequency components in an audio signal. 2.  How does an instrument or voice’s timbre affect how we EQ A sound’s timbre gives our brains a lot of information about what it represents in the real world. 3. How does masking effect recordings with multiple sounds? EQ is used in mixing to help reduce the effect of masking so that each instrument can be heard clearly. 4.  How can you use filters to improve audio quality? EQ is essentially a special application of a filter. The qualities of the filter that your EQ uses for its cuts or boost determines a lot about its sound—and the best way to use it. 5.  Explain Additive and Subtractive EQ. Additive EQ:  boosting frequencies to achieve the results you want. Subtractive EQ:  cutting offending frequencies out.

  1.  What is the difference between Dynamic and Condenser microphones?  The dynamic mics use a diaphragm, voice coil, and magnet to pick the sound waves and convert them into an electrical signal. Condenser mics use an electrically-charged diaphragm, which when vibrates, an electrical signal is generated that is proportional to the sound. 2.  What is directionality?  Directionality is a microphone's sensitivity  to sound relative to the direction or angle from which the sound arrives .  3 .   Why would you use a Lavalier? A  Shotgun? A Handheld Dynamic? A lavalier microphone or lavalier  is a small microphone used for television,  theater, and public speaking applications  to allow hands-free operation .  Shotgun mics are  highly directional and  ideal for use in noisy environments, such as crowded streets or busy restaurants .  Handheld microphones are  designed to be held in the hand, but they can also be clipped onto a microphone stand whilst someone sings, gives a speech, play