1. Define Amplitude, Waveform, and Frequency
Waveform: Shape of the sound
Amplitude: The energy level of a sound and is visually represented in a waveform by its height. (loudness and volume and intensity) (Decibel)
Frequency: Sound pitch (Hertz)
2. What unit of measure is used to indicate frequency?
Hz (Hertz)
3. What unit of measure is used to indicate amplitude of sound?
dB (Decibels)
. What is the highest frequency that can generally be heard by a human?
20 - 20,000 Hz (20 kilohertz)
5. What does the Nyquist-Shannon Sampling theorem state?
In order to accurately record or reproduce a sound, the sample rate must be at least twice the highest frequency of that sound.
6. What is the max dynamic range of 24 bit audio?
144 dB (24x6)
7. What versions support surround mixing
Pro Tools Intro, Pro Tools Artist, Pro Tools Studio, and Pro Tools Ultimate
8. What is the windows modifier to the following Mac ones? Ctrl, Option, Command, Return
Control -> Start
Option -> Alt
Command -> Ctrl
Return -> Enter
9. What device should be turned on last?
Monitor Speakers
10. What is the default shortcut to start or stop playback?
Space bar