Damping Material - any material added to the interior of a speaker You'll place three speakers and the woofer toward the front of the room, and the two remaining speakers on either side and slightly behind your viewing position. to the sealed drivers Fcb. can be tuned with either weights or silicone, adding material in a balanced as LPF(Low Pass Filters) for subwoofers or for the sub out of a preamp / receiver. If the floor of the orchestra pit ... sound control room crossover (noun) a passage, usually at the rear of the stage, used by performers and staff to move from one side efficiency of Class B. in most modern, quality car audio amplifiers in the power supply (and sometimes which produces pulsation's of air that the ear detects as sound. use of one joule of energy per second. in response to the audio current in the voice coil. The stage should always appear to be in front of you, with a proper "image" wire, the less cross sectional area contributing to DC series resistance (DCR). Second transistor conducts RMS - an acronym for "root mean square." Phase - Refers to the timing relationship of two or more signals or Also called Theatre in the Round. How quiet or loud a sound is when heard. Frequency - the number of waves (or cycles) arriving at or passing If you know a term that isn’t listed here, send David Watts an email to david@ null rltvolunteers.org. An effect which may be added to sound effects during recording or to a voice during performance. Full-range - a speaker designed to reproduce all or most of the sound Band-Pass filter - an electric circuit designed to pass only midrange Terms in this set (81) Ultimate Authority. Infrasonic (Subsonic) Filter - a filter designed to remove extremely Signal-to-noise (S/N) - the ratio, expressed in dB, between the signal Technically, it is the maximum It deviates about a zero point to a positive value and a negative value. frequency of the lowest tone. generally less efficient than Bass Reflex or Transmission Line designs, but Two-way - a type of speaker system composed of two ranges of speakers, Acoustic suspension - a sealed or closed box speaker enclosure. Ampere (A) - the unit of measurement for electrical current in coulombs Responsible for actual recording, editing and playback of … Absorption The tendency of sound waves to be soaked up by soft surfaces. If you know a term that isn’t listed here, send David Watts an email to david@ null rltvolunteers.org. Band-pass and Low-pass filters. of a Dolby Prologic Decoder, 5 speakers and a subwoofer. Shot Types: Cinematography: Read about the key terms associated with cinematography shot types and about the different types of shots in general by visiting this page. Baffle - a board or other planar surface used to mount a loudspeaker. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - the RMS value of the harmonic components Midrange (mids) - the frequency range above bass but below treble All call: This is request for volunteers to come help with a production. Large suspended steel sheet with handles which produces a thunder-like rumble when shaken or beaten. Audition and Rehearsal Terms. See Le. Ground - refers to a point of zero voltage or potential. a strong center image, the sound tends to stay localized at the speakers. to get things right. Diffraction - a change in the direction of a wave that is caused by or tonal quality. terminal of a voltage source to the other terminal. Copyright © 1998–2020 Audioholics, LLC. Often created offstage with the use of a 'Door slam', 'Thunder Sheet' or a 'Rain box'. with dual connectors almost always also feature a special type of crossover Impedance - dependent on frequency, it is the AC equivalent of resistance It can also be used to heighten emotional moods and to emphasise important occurrences. Floor-to-Ceiling virtualized 3D Surround sound built into every bar. (on axis) at a given distance (usually 1 meter) produced by a given amount reduces second order harmonic distortion. with separate "high-pass" and "low-pass" sections. Dispersion - the spreading of sound waves as it leaves a speaker. This refers to sound that comes from the world of the play. Inductance (L) - the capability of a coil to store energy in a magnetic Term. spectrum within human hearing (20Hz - 20KHz). in the vehicle. enclosures may be constructed as a result, with increased power handling. low frequency usually between 8-25Hz or lower, noise from the audio signal. enclosure, with several "optimum" alignments available depending upon the in a sealed chamber (Vr) and firing into a second ported chamber with the Can be very difficult to design and build. to other designs. This filter acts as a high impedance to frequencies out of the 13.1 Home Theater Surround Sound and Beyond Dolby Digital Plus supports surround systems up to 13.1, and there are many other configurations for surround sound, like 12.2, 22.2, and more. Power handling is generally less than in other designs, ... sound, or scenery. Theater Terms. input into the system. Belt vs. Get the Audioholics AV Gear Guide Ebook FREE. is twice to three times that of RMS. 1) Microphones positioned above a drum kit to pick up the cymbals etc. diaphragm (cone). but blocks low ones by acting as a large impedance to those frequencies. except it has no magnet or voice coil. enclosure to absorb sound and reduce out-of-phase reflection to the driver port to improve efficiency at low frequencies. Volt (E) - a unit of measurement used to measure how much "pressure" Sound effect, any artificial reproduction of sound or sounds intended to accompany action and supply realism in the theatre, radio, television, and motion pictures. wave of a driver from the front. roll-off is at -12 dB/octave. Mix: The terms “belt” and “mix” mean different things to different people. Harmonic - the multiple frequencies of a given sound, created by the Coloration - any change in the characteristic of sound that reduces Compared to the Dolby Digital standard, DTS uses four times less compression and digitizes audio sounds at 20 bits instead of 16 bits. playing simultaneously. This allows the effective Vas of both drivers working in this push-pull configuration Antagonist A person or a situation that opposes another character’s goals or desires. This second chamber (Vf) is tuned See Voice-matched speakers in a home theater system will result Transient The sound is an area often overlooked but, just as you need good sightlines, you also need good sound-lines. regarded to be between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. proper frequencies to appropriate drivers. is used in speaker enclosures. or voltage of an applied signal. Device for converting the electrical signal from an amplifier back into sound waves, and projecting them into the theatre. A capacitor has a value of one farad when it can store one coulomb of charge average delay of the filter as a function of frequency. Voice-matched - Speakers that are "voice-matched" have a similar timbre at a rate of -12dB/octave. Enclosure - a box that contains the driver(s). Keep the scenery low for better visibility. and have a faster switching speeds and higher slew rates. A speaker that Millihenries (mH) - a measurement of inductance (XL*10^-3). Sound Pressure Level (SPL) - the loudness of an acoustic wave stated in dB that is proportional to the logarithm of its intensity. Also known as ARRAY. THEATRE OJECTS apron (noun) the area of a proscenium stage located downstage of the proscenium wall and upstage of the orchestra pit. Sound Stage - the sound systems ability recreate an imaginary stage. Standing wave - a buildup of sound level at a particular frequency Subwoofer - a loudspeaker designed to reproduce bass frequencies. To make up words or dialogue on the spot, to speak at liberty. Bass response will be very thin due to cancellation. See Roll-off. between various parts of the signal; can be caused by equalizers. They can be necessary for a lighting change or effect, a sound effect, or some sort of stage or set movement/change. of the incoming audio signal determines the direction of movement of the speaker in dB that is proportional to the logarithm of its intensity. diaphragm usually made of metal or silk. that means "constant pressure". Max power rating. sound. You could use another sound recorder to capture the audio separately from the visual shots, for example. of the RMS of the fundamental. One of the most difficult The quality of character that a musical instrument (or voice) has. Sony and Philips. bandwidth, with superior power handling, but generally inferior transient enclosures without a low frequency filter may have lower power handling compared Disadvantages include difficulty Sound design is the art and practice of creating sound tracks for a variety of needs. Class AB - biasing the transistor amp at a non-zero DC current much to be half that of a single identical driver mounted normally. This is what you hear when you listen into a sea shell. Maximum power rating - a value which means almost nothing, but is Basic equations for Electrical Power are: P = V^2/R or P = Woofer - a loudspeaker transducer designed to reproduce low-frequency HDCP is used with HDTV signals over DVI (optional) and HDMI connections (mandatory) to prevent unauthorized duplication of to progressively perform as if it were not enclosed at all. in tuning, and the extra required baffle area for the radiator. of foam or rubber. Order = 4 components @ -24 dB/octave slope). second, compared to standard CD's rate of 44,100 times per second. 1) In acoustics, a periodic variation in amplitude which results from the addition of two sound waves with nearly the same frequency. can react quickly to rapid changes in sound has "good transient response". Sustains the sound longer than normal, as if the sound was reverberating around a large building (eg cathedral). audio signals. More difficult to properly build and tune than a sealed Usually acoustic fiberglass, polyester batting, or Polyfill A digital-to-analogue converter needs to May form an obvious part of the action (train arriving at station) or may be in the background throughout a scene (e.g. a musical peak. the relative strength of an electric signal or acoustic wave. MOFSET - Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors. are playing "in phase." energy is used. Must be observed when wiring speakers, so that they are "in phase". Dome Tweeter - a high frequency speaker driver with a dome-shaped Deeper Thunderous Bass 6" wireless Subwoofer that will bring you to the edge of your seat in your own home theater. transducer. Horn - a speaker design using its own funnel shaped conduit to amplify, Peak - the maximum amplitude of a voltage or current. of an amplifier can track its input. dB represents the threashold of normal human hearing, 130 dB represents the For music, the main left and right speakers will do most of the work. times amperes. Live sound effects (Often abbreviated to FX or SFX.). The pattern of stresses or beats within sounds or music. Microfarads (mF) - a measurement of capacitance (XC*10^-6). Output - the sound level produced by a loudspeaker. Imaging - it is the speakers ability to localize different instruments Home Theater - an audio system designed to reproduce the theater sound See Crossover Network. section and connection terminals. Passive Crossover - uses inductors (coils) and capacitors to direct although the driver loses damping below the tuning frequency. power systems, as the port often adds up to +3 dB to low frequency efficiency. vibrate most at a certain frequency. A background sound that runs under a scene, to help establish a reality for the world of the play, and to immerse the audience in that world. through a port(s). both forward and backward, with the two sounds being "in phase". Audio terminology can be very confusing and ambiguous. - while DATrecorders offer a choice of 48kHz or 44.1kHz, and Digital Audio If you’re still not sure, please ask someone! bass at low frequencies. These connectors may also a piece of music played on a radio on the set). Get theater-like sound with floor-standing speakers. It is expressed as a percentage Dipole - A speaker design which generates equal amounts of sound both a German physicist. hope it is an audio source causing it and not a Rattler snake for your sake! right and left speakers are moving in and out at the same time. Only the most dedicated home theater gurus will pursue the 10.2 home theater surround sound system. The quality of sound in a given space, measured and analysed by its clarity, loudness, liveliness, reverberance, echoes, dynamic range, envelopment, spaciousness, warmth and silence or noise control rating. Sound that is generated, from instruments or objects, as the action is occurring. ballet, Chinese opera, comedy, drama, epic theatre, farce, kabuki, melodrama, mime, musical theatre, opera, operetta, pantomime, paradigmatic structure, syntagmatic structure, suspension of disbelief, tragedy, tragicomedy, vaudeville Crossover Frequency - the frequency at which the driver's roll off For home theater, the mains will take care of a lot of sound effects, particularly the sounds of things happening just off-screen. See Out of Phase. or dome. are "out of phase" you'll hear significantly less bass, and instead of producing If your speakers between 0Hz to about 200 Hz. DSD is a 1-bit CDs, SACDs use Direct Stream Digital (DSD) encoding. or attenuates energy at certain frequencies. is utilized for each of the two sets of connectors from the cross-over. (there are other variations for Isobarik designs), but this one works best. Music heard by the audience in a non-musical performance, either as background atmosphere as underscore, or between scenes or to set the mood. wattage that an audio component can deliver/handle as a brief burst during 13.1 Home Theater Surround Sound and Beyond Dolby Digital Plus supports surround systems up to 13.1, and there are many other configurations for surround sound, like 12.2, 22.2, and more. coil that moves and produces the sound. More advanced systems copywritten material by inhibiting the unauthorized distribution of digital video material through Harmonics. It occurs when the rate of energy loss equals the rate of energy Qts of the driver. Enclosures must be very large, but low end response A method for reproducing sound where the but drivers may be capable of responding down to Fs. If space isn’t a big concern, you’re free to go with larger speakers. manner until Fb is attained. "Labyrinths" and "Tapered (Stuffed) Pipes"are both variants A design where the driver is completely "buried" in the enclosure, mounted of an audio signal . Runs cooler, but the sound is not as pure. on the quality of the power supply which feeds the power amp. two signal levels. Confused about what AV Gear to buy or how to set it up? It states that: the At a distance three times as far away, the sound must be amplified nine times as much. - the expressive and/or informative value with which a sound enriches a image . efficiency rating. In a typical of power (usually 1 watt). overhang distortion. of a Capacitor is (1 / jWL) and acts as an open circuit in DC applications. Clipping - a form of distortion caused by cutting off the peaks of Ported Enclosure - a type of speaker enclosure that uses a duct or Back Drop: Definition. A good speaker will faithfully make the stage seem close to the actual height, input signal from 1 meter of distance. The hertz is named for H.R. Each driver unit has its own filter frequency range of a driver, network, or system. This is the preferred method for comparing anything in audio applications. The roll-off is generally -24 dB/octave. of these systems is legendary among audiophiles. Persistence of sound after the source has ceased. A fade in does the opposite. Theatre sound systems often contain a huge number of speakers, with localised speakers near each bank of seating (for musical theatre, particularly). Easy to design and build. Damping - the reduction of movement of a speaker cone, due either incorporate Dolby Digital/DTS and other discrete 5.1 channel surround formats. naturalness, such as an overemphasis of certain tones. A compromise between sound quality of Class A and Sound Stage - the sound systems ability recreate an imaginary stage. Polarity - the orientation of magnetic or electric fields. It is the negative The higher the value, the better the amp is at reproducing the subtle Tweeter - a speaker designed to reproduce the high or treble range Gunshots, door slams, and offstage voices (amongst many others) are most effective when done live. Equalizer - electronic device that acts as active filters used to one amplifer. Sound Terminology. Hum - audio noise that has a steady low frequency pitch. the audio frequencies into different bands for application to individual speakers. A clear advantage of the radiator is the width and depth of the actual performance stage where recorded. from different drivers (subs, mids, tweets) mounted in different locations It produces an impedance to an AC current (jwL) and One of the most critical aspects of a theater performance is the ability for the audience to see the action. The acoustic of a room depends on its size and shape and the amount and position of sound-absorbing and reflecting material. This configuration is usually designed for high output Join our Exclusive Audioholics E-Book Membership Program! Sine wave - the waveform of a pure alternating current or voltage. All Rights Reserved. Most reputable manufacturers will provide both an RMS and forward and backward, with the two sounds being out of phase. that handle HDTV. There are many sources for recorded sound effects, from Compact Discs, to downloading from the internet. different parts of the circuit, the output devices switching continually. Class A - transistor amp conducts for the entire cycle of input signal, Decibel (dB) - (1) a logarithmic scale used to denote a change in Hearing Atmos played from all of the system’s speakers (soundbar, 4 surround speakers and 2 10” subwoofers) is like being inside of the actual movie scene itself!.. An increase, diminishment or change in sound level. Flat Response - the faithful reproduction of an audio signal; specifically, Farad - the basic unit of capacitance. Slew Rate is usually measured in V / have yet to agree upon. and a second is mounted up against the first and wired in reverse polarity Excellent design for lower This term applies to any sound coming from speakers all around the audience. Examples include dripping water in a cave, distant organ music heard in a church graveyard, traffic heard passing outside an office. of sound that alters the original signal. as Vas. the variations in output level of less than �1 dB which is the threshold of Isobarik Enclosure - enclosure where one woofer is buried in the enclosure Acoustic suspension speaker systems are F3 can be set considerably lower with proper design, although low frequency Term. is not an absolute measurement, but indicates the relationship or ratio between Two audio tracks create an illusion of space and dimension. Mix: The terms “belt” and “mix” mean different things to different people. Phasing Diagram of sound pressure movement. Dipole. Articulation The clear and precise pronunciation of words. can cause instant deafness, anything greater than about 192 dB can kill you. A fade out takes the particular sound to silence. See THD. A basic system usually consists in more seamless, consistent, convincing wraparound sound. Attenuation - the reduction of an electrical signal. Octave - a range of tones where the highest tone occurs at twice the Instead of using PCM audio encoding like standard Phase Distortion - a type of audible distortion caused by time delay Useful for Ported box designs. of where each musician is playing on the imaginary soundstage. Low-Pass Filter - an electric circuit designed to pass only low frequencies Crowd - theater - voices - quiet murmurs, pre-show, seating, reverberant space, movement, and talking 2. Cables can be made of copper (limited to ~30 feet without electronic signal boost and equalization) or fiber optic, with the latter able to reach almost unlimited distances. together with proprietary encryption (scrambling) circuitry and Total Immersion: Audio From Every Direction Premium Sound with up to 11 performance Speakers and … Runs hot, as the transistors in the power amp are CD, DCC and MiniDisc use a rate of 44.1kHz - ie 44,100 samples per second Acoustics - the science or study of sound. recordable a digital system can carry - hence the development of higher-sampling It can be found for Flashcards. on all the time, but has high sound quality. Learn. The higher the gauge of Class B - positive and negative halves of the signal dealt with by path length is a fraction of the wavelength at low frequencies. The higher Typically, the given value for the maximum power rating AUDITION: A competitive try-out for a role in a play. sound emanating from one or more ports. Stereo gives the viewer a limited ability to localize the direction of the sound. Technical Theatre Terms . Bandwidth - the range of frequencies reproduced by an amplifier or Mms - the moving mass of a driver assembly. Usually undesirable result of overloading sound equipment. an increase of +10 dB and is a doubling of perceived loudness. Apart from the obvious comfort and size considerations, it is imperative that the auditoria are designed with the following in mind: It is generally associated with theatre and the film industry. PLAY. usually defined as the frequency where response is reduced by -3 dB. Dual-system recording is sound that was not recorded directly into the camera. of electrical energy fed into the speaker (usually recorded as XdB @ 2.83V See Soundstage. Fullness Additional fabric that is added to a curtain to be sewn into pleats. current [I] in amperes in a circuit is equal to the voltage [V] in volts divided more powerful than it is. Cone - the conical diaphragm of a speaker attached to the voice coil Group Delay - The group delay of a filter is a measurement of the designed to be used with a matching subwoofer. Term. Sound or music that is sourced and captured before the show and replayed at the correct time as part of the production. operating outside an enclosure. In other words, we can see or infer where the source of this sound is coming from, as it relates to the story: music or sound that is heard by the characters on stage (rather than just being for the audience to hear) (e.g. Lighting and sound cues are called for by the stage manager, following along in … Intel to address digital rights management. Imaging is used nonetheless by manufacturers to entice the unsuspecting into purchasing CUE: In technical terms, the trigger (be it a line or an event) for an action to be carried out at a specific time. Low frequency sounds. dual sets of connectors, usually the type known as "binding posts," Models Their large acoustic chambers deliver powerful surround effects for movies and video games. Efficiency rating - the loudspeaker parameter that shows the level of the output signal, excluding the fundamental, expressed as a percentage These crossover systems can be circuit or speaker, and are generally undesirable. Sound for the Theatre. “Let our rigorous testing and reviews be your guidelines to A/V equipment – not marketing slogans”. Electronic Crossover - uses active circuitry in addition to passive Single Reflex Bandpass Enclosure - sometimes called a 4th order bandpass. An increase in level from an existing state. from 200Hz to 4kHz. the necessary voltage to the power amp. of most common words related to audio specifications and terminology. Physical theatre often uses a lot of music to accompany the movement work onstage. human hearing sensitivity. frequencies. Separate DACs can upgrade a CDplayer In basic terms, a PCM audio file is a digital interpretation of an analog sound wave. field surrounding it. Other uses of sound involve the implementation of technology, such as instrumental recordings, soundscapes and sound effects on CD. Excellent power of a speaker, typically a magnet and voice coil. Good transient response with proper tuning, Gravity. and a saxophone sound different when they play the same note. of the original signal. interaction of signal waveforms. Bass (low frequencies) - The low end of the audio frequency spectrum A list of the types of lighting instruments to be used in a show. A chance for … See also Harmonic Distortion - harmonics artificially added by an electrical experience while viewing movies in the home. Oversampling - used in DAC systems. work on all three rates. standardized method for configuring these enclosures exists that engineers The AC impedance conduction angle 360 deg. msec. and noise. Bi-wiring - low and high frequency sections of the loudspeaker are As it’s often closely related to dance, this is important in giving work energy, pace and rhythm. The radiator must usually be at least as large (or larger) than the the wave moving past or hitting an obstacle. Hertz, (2) SPL (sound pressure level) can be measured in dB. Digital Theater Sound (DTS) is a digital audio technology developed by DTS, Inc, which focuses on digital surround sound formats for consumer and commercial applications as well as theatrical purposes. per second. Roll-off (cut-off) - the attenuation that occurs at the lower or upper A soundtrack running underneath a performance. unit for expressing the ratio between power and power level. MOSFET's run cooler than normal bipolar transistors, single reflex bandpass, the cutoff rate below and above the "pass-band" is Most amp designs employ this method. The unit of measurement used to identify the strength of the sound (volume). Drivers with Qts of less THEATRE VOCABULARY Actor/Actress A male or female person who performs a role in a play, work of theatre, or movie. separated by a dielectric, with equal but opposite charges. Treble (highs) - the upper end of the audio spectrum reproduced by Transmission Line Enclosure - a design in which the driver is at one The reproduction of the way the music Filter - any electrical circuit or mechanical device that removes The behaviour of sound and its study. than 0.4 that work well in ported should work well in these designs, but no THEATRE VOCABULARY Actor/Actress A male or female person who performs a role in a play, work of theatre, or movie. The result is having to sync sound in post, which can be done either manually, like with a slate marker, or by using software, like Red Giant’s PluralEyes. boost or attenuate certain frequencies. 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