Audio Engineering - Digital Audio
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Which of the following is an accurate description of Bit Depth
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Defines the minimum dynamic range of a track
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States how many samples are taken per second
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States how much data passes per second
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States the number of different values each sample can be
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The primary duty of most sound technicians is to record or reproduce sound using audio equipment. However, they may also be responsible for setting up audio and mixing board equipment for sporting events or artistic productions. Test out what you know about digital audio by taking up the comprehensive test below. All the best!
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Which audio file format is known for its lossless compression, retaining high audio quality while reducing file size?
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MP3
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FLAC
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AAC
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WAV
Correct Answer
A. FLACExplanation
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is a popular audio format that employs lossless compression, meaning it reduces the file size without sacrificing any audio data. This makes it ideal for archiving and preserving high-quality audio recordings. MP3 and AAC, on the other hand, use lossy compression, which discards some audio information to achieve smaller file sizes. WAV is an uncompressed format, resulting in larger file sizes.Rate this question:
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If the bit depth was 8, how many different amplitude levels can be recorded
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8
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16
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128
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256
Correct Answer
A. 256Explanation
If the bit depth is 8, it means that each sample in the recording can have 8 bits of information. Since each bit can have two possible values (0 or 1), the total number of different amplitude levels that can be recorded is 2^8, which equals 256.Rate this question:
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Which of the following make up the settings for a Red-Book Audio CD (pick 4)
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Sample Rate = 44,100hz
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Sample Rate = 48khz
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Bit Depth = 128kb/s
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Bit Depth = 16
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Maximum Length = 74 minutes
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Maximum Number of Tracks = 99
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Minimum Number of Tracks = 3
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Minimum Length = 5minutes
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All tracks in WAV format
Correct Answer(s)
A. Sample Rate = 44,100hz
A. Bit Depth = 16
A. Maximum Length = 74 minutes
A. Maximum Number of Tracks = 99Explanation
The settings for a Red-Book Audio CD include a sample rate of 44,100hz, a bit depth of 16, a maximum length of 74 minutes, and a maximum number of tracks of 99. These settings are specified by the Red Book standard for audio CDs, which ensures compatibility with CD players. The sample rate and bit depth determine the quality of the audio, with 44,100hz being the standard sample rate for audio CDs and 16 being the standard bit depth. The maximum length and maximum number of tracks are limitations set by the Red Book standard to ensure that the CD can be played on any CD player.Rate this question:
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If the sample rate is 48khz which of the following statement is true
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Each sample can be 48,000 different values
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The highest recordable frequency is 48khz
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The recorded wave form is sample 48,000 times per second
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The track is sampled 48 times
Correct Answer
A. The recorded wave form is sample 48,000 times per secondExplanation
The correct answer is "The recorded wave form is sampled 48,000 times per second." In a digital audio system, the sample rate determines the number of samples taken per second to represent the analog audio waveform. In this case, with a sample rate of 48kHz, the waveform is sampled 48,000 times per second. This allows for accurate representation of the audio signal and is a common sample rate used in professional audio recording and playback.Rate this question:
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Which of these statements is NOT true:
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Increasing the sample rate increase the range of recordable frequencies
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Increasing the sample rate increases the amount of data required to store the file
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Increasing the sample rate increases the amount of time each wave form is sampled
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Increasing the sample rate increases the range of dynamic levels available
Correct Answer
A. Increasing the sample rate increases the range of dynamic levels availableExplanation
The range of dynamic levels (dynamic range) is primarily determined by the bit depth, not the sample rate. Increasing the sample rate does not directly affect the dynamic range; it mainly affects the frequency resolution and fidelity of the recorded audio.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements is an accurate description of Aliasing
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Occurs as a result of the bit depth being too low
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A "ghost" low frequency is recorded when a frequency above the sample rate is recorded
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A ghost high frequency is recorded when a frequency below half the sample rate
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Can be avoided by using a high-pass filter
Correct Answer
A. A ghost high frequency is recorded when a frequency below half the sample rateExplanation
Aliasing occurs when a frequency below half the sample rate is recorded, resulting in a ghost high frequency. This phenomenon happens because the sampling rate is not sufficient to accurately capture the original signal, causing the higher frequency to be misrepresented as a lower frequency. Using a high-pass filter can help avoid aliasing by removing frequencies below half the sample rate before recording.Rate this question:
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An anti-aliasing filter can be created using which of the following EQ filters
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Band-Pass
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Low Pass
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High Pass
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High Shelf
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Low Shelf
Correct Answer
A. Low PassExplanation
An anti-aliasing filter is used to prevent aliasing, which is the distortion or artifacts that can occur when a signal is sampled or digitally processed. A low pass filter allows frequencies below a certain cutoff point to pass through while attenuating frequencies above that point. By using a low pass filter as an anti-aliasing filter, it can effectively remove or reduce high-frequency components that may cause aliasing when converting analog signals to digital or during digital signal processing.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements is true regarding in relation to the Niquist Theory:
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To avoid aliasing, the highest frequency must be half the sample rate
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To avoid aliasing, the highest frequency must be double the sample rate
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To record the wave form accurately, the highest frequency must be half the sample rate
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To record the wave form accurately, the highest frequency must be double the sample rate
Correct Answer
A. To avoid aliasing, the highest frequency must be half the sample rateExplanation
To avoid aliasing, the highest frequency must be half the sample rate according to the Nyquist Theory. This theory states that in order to accurately record a waveform without distortion, the highest frequency present in the signal must be sampled at least twice per cycle. Therefore, the sample rate must be at least twice the highest frequency to prevent aliasing, where higher frequencies are incorrectly represented as lower frequencies. By setting the highest frequency to be half the sample rate, the Nyquist Theory ensures that the signal is properly sampled and avoids aliasing.Rate this question:
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What is the minimum amount of times that a wave form must be sampled in order to be replayed at the correct frequency accuracy
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1
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2
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3
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4
Correct Answer
A. 4Explanation
In order to accurately replay a wave form at the correct frequency, it must be sampled at least twice the frequency of the wave. This is known as the Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem. Therefore, the minimum amount of times a wave form must be sampled is twice the frequency, which is represented by option 4.Rate this question:
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If the sample rate is 48khz, what is the highest frequency which could be recorded without aliasing occuring.
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96khz
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48khz
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24khz
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24hz
Correct Answer
A. 24khzExplanation
The highest frequency that can be recorded without aliasing occurring is equal to half of the sample rate. In this case, since the sample rate is 48kHz, the highest frequency that can be recorded without aliasing occurring is 24kHz.Rate this question:
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Niquist theory applies to what kind of recording:
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Digital Audio
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MIDI
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Analogue Audio
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Kinetic Energy
Correct Answer
A. Digital AudioExplanation
Niquist theory applies to Digital Audio. This theory states that in order to accurately capture and reproduce sound, the sampling rate must be at least twice the highest frequency present in the audio signal. This ensures that all the necessary information is captured and there is no loss of quality during the recording and playback process. MIDI and Analogue Audio do not directly relate to Niquist theory, and Kinetic Energy is unrelated to audio recording.Rate this question:
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Which of the following signals paths would be an accurate possible chain of events for Analogue to Digital Conversion
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Analogue Signal > High Pass Filter > A/D Converter > Digital Signal
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Digital Signal > D/A Converter > Analogue Signal > Amp > Speaker > Audible Signal
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Digital Signal > A/D Converter > Analogue Signal > Amp > Speaker > Audible Signal
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Audible Signal > Microphone > Analogue Signal > Low Pass Filter > A/D Converter > Digital Signal
Correct Answer
A. Audible Signal > Microphone > Analogue Signal > Low Pass Filter > A/D Converter > Digital SignalExplanation
The given correct answer is an accurate possible chain of events for Analogue to Digital Conversion. It starts with the Audible Signal, which is captured by a Microphone and converted into an Analogue Signal. The Analogue Signal then goes through a Low Pass Filter to remove any unwanted high-frequency components. After that, it is converted into a Digital Signal using an A/D Converter, which represents the continuous Analogue Signal as discrete digital values. Therefore, the chain of events provided in the answer accurately represents the process of converting an Audible Signal into a Digital Signal through Analogue to Digital Conversion.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding an A/D Converter running at 48khz, 16bit
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Turns an analogue signal into a string of 1's and 0's
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Measures the amplitude of the wave form 48,000 times per second and stores it as a 16bit word
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Measures the frequency of the waveform 48,000 times per second
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It generates 768000 bits per second
Correct Answer
A. Measures the frequency of the waveform 48,000 times per secondExplanation
An A/D Converter running at 48kHz, 16bit does not measure the frequency of the waveform 48,000 times per second. Instead, it measures the amplitude of the waveform 48,000 times per second and stores it as a 16bit word. The converter turns the analogue signal into a string of 1's and 0's, generating 768,000 bits per second.Rate this question:
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If the bit depth is 16, however many different levels of amplitude can be recorded
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16
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(2 x 16 =) 32
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(16 to the power of 2 = 16 x 16 =) 256
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(2 to the power of 16 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 =) 65, 536
Correct Answer
A. (2 to the power of 16 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 =) 65, 536Explanation
The bit depth refers to the number of bits used to represent the amplitude of a sound wave. In this case, the bit depth is 16, which means that there are 16 bits available to represent the amplitude. Each bit can have two possible values (0 or 1), so when you raise 2 to the power of 16, you get 65,536. This means that there are 65,536 different levels of amplitude that can be recorded with a bit depth of 16.Rate this question:
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