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]]> The process of containing sound within a certain area so that it doesn’t interact with other sounds. For example, acoustically treated isolation booths are often used to record vocals or instruments in the studio to keep outside noises from bleeding into the recording microphone, or likewise to keep vocals or other sounds away from instrument mics during live recording sessions.

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]]> I/O https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/i-o/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:54:42 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5214 Read More

]]> An abbreviation for “Input/Output.” In audio, it refers to any device, program or system involving the transferring of electrical/audio signals or data.

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]]> Inverse Square Law https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/inverse-square-law/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:54:14 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5209 Read More

]]> A mathematical rule that describes an inverse relationship between one quantity and the square of another quantity. In plain English, one number goes down by a certain amount each time the other number doubles. In audio and acoustics, the inverse square law says that in an open sound field with no obstructions, the sound pressure level will drop by half (6dB) each time the distance from the sound...

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]]> Intermodulation Distortion https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/intermodulation-distortion/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:53:52 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5206 Read More

]]> Distortion caused by two or more audio signals of different frequencies interacting with one another. The sum and difference of the frequencies produce new (usually unwanted frequencies) that didn’t exist in any of the original frequencies.

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]]> Interface https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/interface/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:53:21 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5201 Read More

]]> Any device or connection point that allows one unit to work, drive or communicate with another unit, or that allows a human to interact with a computer or other electronics. There are many examples of interfaces in professional audio situations, including MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface); audio interfaces which connect audio inputs to your computer; and even your DAW program...

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]]> Integrated Circuit https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/integrated-circuit/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:52:57 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5196 Read More

]]> (Abbreviated “IC”) – A miniature circuit of many components set on semiconductor material, used in electronics. A fancy term for “chip” or “microchip.”...

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]]> Insulator https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/insulator/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:52:29 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5192 Read More

]]> A substance such as glass, air, plastic, etc., that will (for all practical purposes) not conduct electricity.

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]]> Instrument Out Direct https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/instrument-out-direct/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:52:02 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5186 Read More

]]> Feeding the output of an electric instrument (like an electric guitar) directly to the recording console or tape recorder, as opposed to miking the amplifier.

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]]> Instrument Amplifier https://recordingconnection.com/glossary/instrument-amplifier/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:51:24 +0000 https://recording-connection.local/?post_type=glossary&p=5181 Read More

]]> A device that has a power amplifier and speaker to reproduce the signal put out by an electric instrument.

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]]> An access in the signal chain (usually in the mixing console or virtually within a DAW) in which a device, signal processor or digital plug-in can be “inserted” into the circuit between pre-amplification and the channel or bus output. Commonly used to add processing such as reverb, compression or EQ to a channel or group of channels.

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