Unit 4:Sound

Decibel

A unit used to compare the loudness of different sounds.

Cons of a headset mic

Cons: very thin cables that can be damaged, not pinned on so they may slip, might become muffled.

Jack Foley is known for

Starting foley sound

Gain

The amount of audio signals increased by an amplifier and adjusts tone before processed.

Vocal Reinforcement

amplifying the actors so that the audience can hear and understand them properly (included choosing the right microphone)

Orchestra Reinforcement

amplifying, shaping, clarifying the orchestra mix for the benefit of the audience. Various sections of the orchestra have microphones mixed by a sound operator

Headset Mic

connected to a mic pack, similar to wig mic, is placed around the ears instead of clipped in the hair, good for movement, and are removable during quick costume changes.

Foley Artists

devise and record the everyday sounds heard in films, tv, shows, and video games.

What does light influence

mood and emotion, sets the scene, adds realism

Choir mics

pick up large groups of people, various sizes and placements, typically hung about 10 feet above the stage, sepeareted about five feet,

Effects Play-back and Processing

refers to both controlling live and pre recorded effects

Foldback

sending orchestral material to the musicians, so they can find their place and pitch; sending vocal material into the pit so the conductor can hear the singers in the return.

Foley Sound Design

the manual reproduction of everyday sounds to create audio effects.

playback

the systems to send pre-recorded music to audiences and to actors. Transitions music, effects. Background music

What does sound design include?

what the audience hears, defines the overall atmosphere, narrative and influences the audience's perception of the play, sound design encompasses audio engineering and microphone management.

Mixer

(Aka sound console) mi es audio signals, used for audio recording and reproduction. Controls how instruments/input get output to speakers.

EQ

(Equalizing) adjusts audio frequency to control the quality of the sound and the pitch/volume

Cons of a hair or wig microphone

-Cons: if the performer is quiet you have to increase the volume, and if its too loud it causes feedback, too many costume changes, performer doesn't have hair, if the performer is wearing a hat or headpiece

Hair or Wig microphone

A microphone that is hidden in the hair or wig, clipped in or under the hair/wig, is connected to the cable called a mic pack, gives natural and best sound, and is best for a moving actor.

How many choir mics does AHN have

6

What does AHN use for sound

SQ7

Wireless Handheld Microphone

a battery powered microphone that transmits through a wireless transmitter. Ex: when a microphone is shared, when the person stays stationary, when hiding the microphone isn't important, and when the direction of the sound is important.