Alesis 2 Specifikace stáhnout pdf (Strana 65)

Glossary

Here are the definitions to some terms you’ll probably encounter

while using your IO|14/26 FireWire Audio Interface.

Term Definition

ASIO ASIO is an acronym for “Audio Stream Input/Output.” It is an audio

protocol developed by Steinberg and used by many software

manufacturers to communicate with audio hardware.

balance A control that lets you adjust the ratio of one signal to another. For

example, you can adjust the balance between your zero-latency mix and

your computer’s output using the MONITOR BLEND knob.

bus The electrical component that carries signals from multiple sources to a

single destination such as an amplifier.

channel A path through which an audio signal flows.

clipping The distortion that takes place when your signal is too loud for channel’s

circuitry to handle. When viewed on an oscilloscope, this distortion

makes your signal’s peaks and troughs look like they have been cut (or

“clipped”) off.

codec Compression/decompression algorithm. Different CODECs are used

by different digital audio devices and file formats.

condenser

microphone

A type of high-quality microphone that produces a weak signal, usually

requiring an external power source like the ones provided by your

IO|14/26’s “phantom” power switch.

DAW Digital audio workstation. DAWs can be either standalone, like the Akai

DPS series, or software-based.

dB (decibel) A common unit of measure for audio.

dry Term used to describe an audio signal free of effects. The opposite of

“wet.”

dynamic

microphone

A common type of microphone that does not require external power.

Dynamic microphones are generally cheaper and more durable than

condenser microphones but don’t reproduce sound as well.

effects processor A unit whose purpose is to provide effects for audio signals. Some

common effects include reverb, chorus, flange and delay. Effects

processors come in many shapes and sizes, from small pedals up to 19”

rackmount units.

EQ (equalizer)

he part of your mixer (or other device) that manipulates an audio signal

by lowering the level of some frequencies and/or increasing the levels of

others. EQ is used to fine-tune a signal’s highs and lows.

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