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]]> An abbreviation for the term Hertz, or the unit of frequency.

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]]> Hypercardioid https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/hypercardioid/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:07:09 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=4538 Read More

]]> A variation of the cardioid microphone pick up sensitivity pattern in which the shape of the optimal pickup area is tighter and more directional than cardioid. Hypercardioid microphones are most sensitive directly on-axis in front of the microphone, and begins rejecting sounds between 90-150 degrees off-axis, depending on the tightness of the pattern.

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]]> Hum https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/hum/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:06:41 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=4535 Read More

]]> 1) The low-frequency pitch that occurs when power line current is accidently induced or fed into electronic equipment. The hum reflects the fundamental frequency of the current (60 Hz in the U.S., and 50 Hz in many European countries). 2) To vocalize a pitch without opening one’s mouth.

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]]> House Sync https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/house-sync/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:06:22 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=4532 Read More

]]> A reference signal such as SMPTE time code that is used to keep all devices in the room in sync.

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]]> Horn https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/horn/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:05:53 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=4529 Read More

]]> 1) A speaker or speaker enclosure where sound waves are sent by a speaker cone or driver into a narrow opening which flares out to a larger opening. 2) One of several different types of brass musical instruments.

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]]> Highs or High-End https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/highs-or-high-end/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:05:30 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=4526 Read More

]]> Short for “high frequencies,” loosely the frequencies above 4000 Hz. Usually meant in the context of “highs, mids and lows” in an audio signal.

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]]> High-Pass Filter https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/high-pass-filter/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:05:08 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=4523 Read More

]]> An audio filter that attenuates signals below a certain frequency (the cut-off frequency) and passes signals with frequencies that are higher.

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]]> High Impedance https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/high-impedance/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:04:45 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=4520 Read More

]]> (abbreviated Hi-Z) Described as an impedance or resistance of several thousand ohms. In microphones, Hi-Z is typically designated as 10,000 or more ohms. (See also “Impedance.”)...

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]]> See “High Impedance,” “Impedance.”...

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]]> In drum sets, double cymbal on a stand, usually positioned next to the snare, which can be played with a foot pedal and/or by the top cymbal being hit with a stick.

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