Lab Rules
NO Food or Water in the lab.
Anyone found mistreating the equipment will be removed from the class
You must bring headphones to use in the class. No headphones will be provided
All work must be saved to your Network Folder
You must be able to work independently in this class
You can use your device to complete assignments in this class
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Sound Systems
What is the purpose of a Sound System?
The purpose of a Sound System is to reinforce the sound. The sound system does not create the sound it just reinforces the signals passing through.
Parts of a Sound System
Why are we learning about Sound Systems?
The principles and parts of a sound system can be found in Garageband (Music Technology I) and Logic Pro X (Music Technology II).
Play with online mixers!
Sound System Defintions
Mixer - Central location of the sound system
Channel Strip - All you need to know is one because the rest are all the same
Gain -Individual channel volume
Pan - moves the sound left, right or center
Equalization EQ - Changes the frequencies of the sound
Monitors - speakers that face the performer
Time Based Effects - Effects that change the length of the signal
Gain Based Effects- Effects make the signal louder or softer
Mains - speakers that face the audience