Sound Tech Questionnaire

Contact Info

Last Name

First Name

Middle Name

Preferred Name

Phone Number

E-mail

Define Feedback

What are "Hum" and "Buzz" and what can be done to avoid them?

Define "Clipping"

Define "Dynamic Range"

Define "Headroom"

Define "Signal-to-Noise Ratio"

Describe what a "Solo" or "PFL" switch is used for.

What does "PFL" stand for?

An Equalizer on a console is the professional equivalent of what on a home stereo?

Volume Control
Tone Control
Balance Control
Tuner Control

Give a brief description of and explain the functions of these sections on a console:

Mic Preamp

Equalizer

Channel Fader

Stereo Buss Fader

Line Input

Auxiliary Section

Pre/Post Switch

In the auxilary section of a sound board, when would you use the following options and why?

Pre Fader

Post Fader

Please place the following signal path elements in order:

Console

Loud Speaker

Audio Snake

Microphone

Crossover

Snake Box

Amplifier

Equalizer

It's before "Show Time" and you are doing a sound check. You hear distortion from one of the vocal mics coming through the mains. What do you do?

Describe in one paragraph the most important attributes a sound tech or engineer should possess.

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