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Audio Concepts 110 - Audio Interface Buyer's Guide.
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1
Audio interfaces...
all use the same type of computer connection
are only needed in professional recording studios
carry audio signals in to and out of the computer DAW
have no real advantage over the computer's built-in audio I/O despite wide popularity
2
What are the two most common current connections for interfaces?
USB and Thunderbolt
USB and ADB
FireWire and ADB
Thunderbolt and HDMI
3
I/O means...
the audio inputs and outputs on an audio interface
interface operation
interface optical
interface overload
4
Most mid-level interfaces used by medium-sized project studios...
will probably utilize high-end Thunderbolt connections
will invariably have at least an 8x8 I/O configuration
will probably utilize USB connections
don't include mic preamps, as a cost-saving measure
5
Interfaces specifically intended for mobile devices...
always have at least an 8x8 I/O configuration
are typically small & portable, with one or two audio inputs
never include apps or software, as a cost-cutting measure
never have mic inputs because mobile devices always include a built-in mic
6
What is a Monitor Mix?
It's always the same as the mix heard by the engineer in the Control Room
It's a mix always played only over monitor speakers
It's a dedicated mix for the performers' headphones
It's the Front-of-House mix heard by the audience in a live show
7
A "character" mic preamp...
is designed to impart a little "digital" character
is designed to impart a little "analog" character
is designed to get rid of any lingering "analog" character
a mic preamp designed by an offbeat equipment designer
8
The typical smallest audio interfaces...
never include mic preamps, as a cost-saving measure
have a 2x2 I/O configuration
have an 8x8 I/O configuration
always require a software driver
9
The MIDI protocol transmits...
audio between the computer and the interface
MIDI performance data but no audio
audio from the computer to the interface
audio from the interface to the computer
10
An audio interface...
doesn't need AD/DA converters, because it's a computer peripheral
cannot expand its I/O
never includes mic preamps, these must be added as separate hardware
may come as a desktop or rackmount device
11
Zero-Latency Monitoring means...
the incoming live signal is routed back out to the performer's headphone mix without being digitized
the incoming live signal is never routed to the performer's headphone mix
the incoming live signal is routed through the DAW to the performer's headphone mix
the incoming live signal is turned down to zero level (muted)
12
In macOS, an Aggregate Device...
combines two or more audio interfaces in software to expand interface I/O
is designed to troubleshoot aggravation caused by a malfunctioning interface
uses ADAT connections to expand interface I/O
uses S/PDIF connections to expand interface I/O
13
Professional studio frequently opt for...
no audio interface, relying on the computer's high-quality built-in audio I/O
desktop 2x2 interfaces
rackmount 8x8 interfaces with I/O expandability
class-compliant interfaces that don't require a software driver
14
A class-compliant audio interface...
is the built-in audio output in the computer
comes free with the computer
doesn't require a software driver
always requires a software driver
15
ADAT Lightpipe is
a digital I/O expansion protocol commonly included with interfaces
Buzz Lightyear's pal in Toy Story 5
an analog audio connection commonly included with interfaces
a MIDI data connection commonly included with interfaces
16
DSP refers to...
Digital Sound Performance, a subset of the MIDI protocol
an interface's own CPU chips that provide power for dedicated plug-ins
Direct Sonic Playback, a type of D/A converter
plug-ins that run off the computer's built-in CPU
17
A/D or A-to-D stands for...
Analog to Digital
Audio to DSP
Analog to DSP
Digital to Analog
18
What is an Instrument input on an interface?
It's the same as a microphone input
It's a Hi-Z input specifically for electric guitar and bass
It typically uses an XLR connector
It's a Low-Z input specifically for acoustic guitar/bass
19
An ADAT connection...
carries 8 channels of digital audio both ways per cable
carries 8 channels of digital audio one way per cable
carries 8 channels of analogl audio one way per cable
carries 32 channels of digital audio one way per cable
Audio Concepts 110
Audio Interface Buyer's Guide
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