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Which feature of a microphone preamp adjusts the amplification of the input signal?
Which feature of a microphone preamp adjusts the amplification of the input signal?
- Instrument / Hi-Z input
- 48V phantom power
- Gain / Level (correct)
- Hi-pass Filter
What feature is used to reduce the low-frequency sound in a microphone preamp?
What feature is used to reduce the low-frequency sound in a microphone preamp?
- Gain / Level
- Hi-pass Filter (correct)
- Instrument / Hi-Z input
- 48V phantom power
What feature of a microphone preamp is used to reduce the input signal level?
What feature of a microphone preamp is used to reduce the input signal level?
- Pad (correct)
- Hi-pass Filter
- Gain / Level
- Line input
Which feature of a microphone preamp is used to accommodate instruments such as a guitar or bass?
Which feature of a microphone preamp is used to accommodate instruments such as a guitar or bass?
What feature of a microphone preamp provides power to condenser microphones?
What feature of a microphone preamp provides power to condenser microphones?
Which of these are high impedance (Hi-Z)?
Which of these are high impedance (Hi-Z)?
What feature of a microphone preamp is used to minimize the effect of low-frequency audio on the input signal?
What feature of a microphone preamp is used to minimize the effect of low-frequency audio on the input signal?
What type of microphones typically require power from a microphone preamp?
What type of microphones typically require power from a microphone preamp?
You place a microphone near a snare drum. As the drummer hits the snare, you turn the gain on the mic preamp down as far as it will go, and there's still clipping in Pro Tools, and you can hear distortion. What is the best thing to do?
You place a microphone near a snare drum. As the drummer hits the snare, you turn the gain on the mic preamp down as far as it will go, and there's still clipping in Pro Tools, and you can hear distortion. What is the best thing to do?
Which feature of a microphone preamp is used to attenuate the input signal level?
Which feature of a microphone preamp is used to attenuate the input signal level?
Which type of instrument input does a high-impedance (Hi-Z) feature in a microphone preamp accommodate?
Which type of instrument input does a high-impedance (Hi-Z) feature in a microphone preamp accommodate?
What does a low-cut filter in a microphone preamp help to reduce?
What does a low-cut filter in a microphone preamp help to reduce?
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
Which mic preamp is shown in the image?
The polarity reversed on this mic preamp? (T/F)
The polarity reversed on this mic preamp? (T/F)
This mic preamp has separate level and output controls, for a subtle distortion or drive effect.
This mic preamp has separate level and output controls, for a subtle distortion or drive effect.
Which of the following is a False statement? (the one that's not true)
Which of the following is a False statement? (the one that's not true)
View this image carefully. What is the overall preamp gain? (hint: there are 3 parts you need to consider)
View this image carefully. What is the overall preamp gain? (hint: there are 3 parts you need to consider)
Which mic preamp is being shown in the image?
Which mic preamp is being shown in the image?
Flashcards
Microphone Preamp Gain
Microphone Preamp Gain
The control that adjusts the amplification of the audio signal coming from a microphone.
Hi-Pass Filter
Hi-Pass Filter
A feature that reduces low-frequency sounds (like rumble) in a microphone preamp.
Pad
Pad
A feature that reduces the input signal level, preventing clipping when recording loud sources.
Instrument/Hi-Z Input
Instrument/Hi-Z Input
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48V Phantom Power
48V Phantom Power
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Hi-Z Instruments
Hi-Z Instruments
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Condenser Microphone
Condenser Microphone
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Reduce Gain or Use Pad
Reduce Gain or Use Pad
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High-Impedance (Hi-Z)
High-Impedance (Hi-Z)
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Low-Cut Filter
Low-Cut Filter
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Neve Portico II
Neve Portico II
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Vintech Audio VA 573
Vintech Audio VA 573
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Neve 1073 OPX
Neve 1073 OPX
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API 512v
API 512v
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Lola Hairball
Lola Hairball
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Polarity Inversion
Polarity Inversion
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No Separate Gain Controls
No Separate Gain Controls
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Incorrect Input Settings
Incorrect Input Settings
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Preamp Gain Calculation
Preamp Gain Calculation
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Focusrite ISA 828
Focusrite ISA 828
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Study Notes
microphone preamp features: 48V phantom power, Gain / Level, Hi-pass Filter, Pad, Instrument / Hi-Z input, Line input microphone preamp features: 48V phantom power, Gain / Level, Hi-pass Filter, Pad, Instrument / Hi-Z input, Line input
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Test your knowledge on microphone preamps by identifying features such as 48V phantom power, Gain/Level controls, Hi-pass Filter, Pad, Instrument/Hi-Z input, and Line input.
This appears public courtesy of St. Petersburg College's MIRA program. Instructor: Dan Hetzel
