Acoustic Instrument
Acoustic Instrument Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /ah-cous-tik-in-stru-ment/ Also spelled or known as: Acoustic-Instrument Related: Acoustic, Acoustically Treated, Acoustic Treatment What does Acoustic Instrument mean? An instrument that produces sound in real life without digital or analog technology. Acoustic Instrument is an instrument that produces sound in real life without digital or analog technology. An Acoustic […]
Amp
Amp Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /ahmp/ Also spelled or known as: Amplifier Related: Amplifier What does Amp mean? A device that makes an electronic signal stronger, most often used to increase the volume or power of musical instruments. Amp synonyms: Amplifier Example sentence: “I bought an Amp in case we need it for the session.”
Beat Machine
Beat Machine Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /beat-mash-een/ Also spelled or known as: Beat-Machine Plural: Beat Machines Related: Beat What does Beat Machine mean? A programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. A beat machine (also known as a drum machine) is a programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, […]
Boom
Boom Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /boom/ Related: Boom Stand, Boom Arm What does Boom mean? An arm that attaches to a stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A microphone “boom” (also known as “boom arm”) is an arm that attaches to the stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A “boom arm” attaches to […]
Boom Arm
Boom Arm Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /boo-arm/ Related: Boom Stand, Boom Plural: Boom Arms What does Boom Arm mean? An arm that attaches to a stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A “boom arm” (also known as “boom”) is an arm that attaches to the stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A “boom […]
Boom Stand
Boom Stand Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /boom-stand/ Also spelled or known as: Boomstand, Boom-Stand Related: Boom, Boom Arm What does Boom Stand mean? A microphone stand with a “boom arm”, an arm that attaches to the stand and extends the microphone out horizontally. A “boom arm” attaches to the top of the stand so the microphone can move […]
Cable
Cable Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /kay-bull/ Plural: Cables What does Cable mean? What is a Cable? A cord that can connect devices together by transmitting audio or some form of digital/analogue data. A cable is a cord that can connect devices together by transmitting audio or some form of digital/analogue data. Example sentence: “I need […]
Cardioid Microphone
Cardioid Microphone Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /kar-diod-micro-fone/ Also spelled or known as: Cardioid, Unidirectional Microphone, Unidirectional Pattern Related: Unidirectional Cardioid Microphone, Cardioid What does Cardioid Microphone mean? A type of microphone with a heart-shaped pickup pattern that picks up sounds in front of it, but not behind it. A Cardioid microphone (also known as “Unidirectional […]
Console
Console Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /kon-sole/ Plural: Consoles Related: Mixing desk, Mixer, Sound board What does Console mean? A device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. A console is the in person studio version of a DAW. Console synonyms: Mixing desk, Mixer, Sound board Example […]
Controller
Controller Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /kon-troll-err/ Plural: Controllers What does Controller mean? A MIDI hardware device that controls the parameters of a piece of software or another device. The controller is a MIDI hardware device that controls the parameters of a piece of software or another device. An example of a controller is a MIDI […]
Drum Machine
Drum Machine Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /drum-mash-een/ Also spelled or known as: Drum-Machine Plural: Drum Machines What does Drum Machine mean? A programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. An analog drum machine is a programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. A drum machine […]
Far Field (Far Field Monitors)
Far Field (Far Field Monitors) Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /far-field/ Also spelled or known as: Farfield, Far-Field, Far Field Monitors Similar to Far Field: Near Field, Mid Field What does Far Field mean? A type of studio monitors designed to be farther away from the listener’s ear. Far Field is a type of studio monitors […]
Fiddle
Fiddle Type: noun, instrument, equipment Pronunciation: /fid-ull/ Related: Violinist, Violin What does Fiddle mean? A violin; A four-stringed instrument played with a bow. A fiddle is another word for a violin. A fiddle (violin) is a four-stringed instrument played with a bow. A fiddle has a shallow body and is played with a bow by […]
Jack
Jack Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /jak/ Related: Mini-jack What does Jack mean? A standard connector for studio monitors, audio interfaces and more. A jack (also called or known as a “1/4” cable) is a connector. A jack is a standard connector for studio monitors, audio interfaces and more. They usually come in 6mm, 3.5mm mini […]
Keyboard
Keyboard Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /key-board/ What does Keyboard mean? 1. A computer keyboard used for typing, also used for producing music in a DAW. 2. A MIDI Keyboard that connects to a DAW to create music. A keyboard is a computer keyboard used for typing, and also used for producing music in a DAW. […]
LinnDrum
LinnDrum Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /lin-drum/ Also spelled or known as: LM-2 What does LinnDrum mean? A vintage drum machine from/in the 80s. LinnDrum (also called and known as LM-2) is a vintage drum machine manufactured by Linn Electronics between 1982 and 1985. This Machine is responsible for the timbre of disco and related genres […]
LM-2
LM-2 Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /L-M-2/ Also spelled or known as: LinnDrum What does LM-2 mean? A vintage drum machine from/in the 80s. LM-2 (also called and known as LinnDrum) is a vintage drum machine manufactured by Linn Electronics between 1982 and 1985. This Machine is responsible for the timbre of disco and related genres […]
Mic
Mic Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /myk/ Plural: Mics Related: Microphone What does Mic mean? Microphone. Mic is short for microphone. Mic synonyms: Wire, Recorder Example sentence: “Bring the mic out of the booth.”
Mid Field (Mid Field Monitors)
Mid Field (Mid Field Monitors) Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /mid-field/ Also spelled or known as: Midfield, Mid-Field, Mid Field Monitors Similar to Mid Field: Near Field, Far Field What does Mid Field mean? A type of studio monitors designed to be a bit further away to the listener’s ear. Mid Field is a type of […]
MIDI
MIDI Type: noun, acronym, equipment Pronunciation: /mid-e or m-i-d-i/ What does MIDI mean? Musical Instrument Digital Interface. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A MIDI is an industry-standard language that allows instruments to communicate with each other and able to be played back using DAWS/Digital Audio Workstations. Example sentence: “I have a MIDI keyboard […]
Mini-Jack
Mini-Jack Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /min-e-jak/ Related: Jack What does Mini-jack mean? A smaller version of the 1/4” jack used as a headphone connector. A Mini-Jack (also called or known as a 3.5mm) is a smaller version of the 1/4” jack used as a headphone connector. It’s the standard jack you plug into your phone […]
Mixer
Mixer Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /mix-err/ Plural: Mixers Related: Console, Mixing Desk, Sound Board, Mix, Mixing, Mixdown What does Mixer mean? A device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. A mixer is the in person studio version of a DAW. Mixer synonyms: Console, Mixing […]
Mixing Desk
Mixing Desk Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /mix-in-desk/ Also spelled or known as: Mixing-desk, Mixin’ desk Plural: Mixing Desks Related: Console, Mixer, Sound Board What does Mixing desk mean? A device for recording, mixing, or live events and sound purposes to amplify, balance, process, and combine sounds. A mixing desk is the in person studio […]
Module
Module Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /mod-ull/ What does Module mean? A device (typically hardware but can be software) that creates or processes sound. Module is a device (typically hardware but can be software) that creates or processes sound. Modules have a self-contained group of circuits and controls. Most people refer to modules as part […]
Monitor
Monitor Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /mon-e-tor/ Plural: Monitors What does Monitor mean? 1. A loudspeaker used for mixing. 2. The screen of a computer. 3. To quality check music and avoid peaks. A monitor is a type of loudspeaker used in recording studios because of their ‘flat’ frequency response for audio to be recreated […]
Monitors
Monitors Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /mon-e-tors/ Singular: Monitor Related: Studio Monitors, Loudspeakers What does Monitors mean? 1. Loudspeakers used for mixing. 2. The screens of computers. Monitors are a type of loudspeaker used in recording studios because of their ‘flat’ frequency response for audio to be recreated as accurately as possible. Monitors synonyms: Speakers, […]
Multi-Sample
Multi-Sample Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /mul-ti-samp-ull/ Also spelled or known as: Multi Sample, MultiSample What does Multi-Sample mean? An ampler that maps each keyboard note to a different sample. Multi-sample is an ampler that maps each keyboard note to a different sample. This allows an instrument like a piano or guitar to be recorded […]
Omnidirectional Microphone
Omnidirectional Microphone Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /om-nee-dy-rek-tion-al-mik-row-phone/ Also spelled or known as: Omni, Omnidirectional, Omnidirectional Pattern Related: Omnidirectional Pattern Plural: Omnidirectional Microphones What does Omnidirectional Microphone mean? A type of microphone that picks up audio from all directions. Omnidirectional microphones are great for ambiance, especially field recordings. Omnidirectional Microphone synonyms: Omni, Omnidirectional Example sentence: “Yes […]
Outboard
Outboard Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /out-board/ Also spelled or known as: Out-Board What does Outboard mean? Any piece of physical equipment or gear that isn’t part of a laptop or computer. Outboard is any piece of physical equipment or gear that isn’t part of a laptop or computer.
Pop Filter
Pop Filter Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /pop-fil-ter/ Also spelled or known as: Pop-filter, Popfilter What does Pop Filter mean? A filter placed in front of a microphone to reduce the sound of plosives/”pop” sounds. A pop filter is not a filter in your DAW. A pop filter is placed in front of a microphone or between […]
Preamp
Preamp Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /pre-amp/ Also spelled or known as: Preamplifier, Pre-amp, Pre amp Related: Pre, Preamplifier What does Preamp mean? An amplifier that boosts the incoming signal from a microphone. A preamp is a low-noise amplifier device that boosts the gain of a signal before being recorded, processed, or amplified. A preamp […]
Preamplifier
Preamplifier Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /pre-amp-lee-fy-err/ Also spelled or known as: Preamp, Pre-amp, Pre amp, Pre amplifier, Pre-amplifier Related: Preamp What does Preamplifier mean? An amplifier that boosts the incoming signal from a microphone. A Preamplifier is a low-noise amplifier device that boosts the gain of a signal before being recorded, processed, or amplified. A […]
RCA
RCA Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /R-C-A/ Also spelled or known as: R-C-A What does RCA mean? A standard connector with a white left connector and red right connector. RCA is a standard connector with a white left connector and red right connector. RCA is on most stereo systems and plugs into a photo socket.
Record Player
Record Player Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /rek-ord-play-err/ Plural: Record Players What does Record Player mean?A device with a turntable to play back vinyl records. A record player is a device with a turntable to play back vinyl records. Record Player synonyms: Turntable Example sentence: “I just got this record player from my grandma.”
Sampler
Sampler Type: noun, instrument, device, equipment Pronunciation: /samp-ler/ Related: Sample, Samples, Sampling, Sampled What does Sampler mean? A sampler is an analogue/virtual electronic instrument that can record or load different samples for their processing and playback. A sampler is an analogue/virtual electronic instrument that can record or load lots of different samples for their processing […]
Tape Deck
Tape Deck Type: noun, device Pronunciation: /tayp-dek/ Also spelled or known as: Tape-Deck Plural: Tape Decks What does Tape Deck mean? An analog audio recording device that records audio by encoding electrical audio signals onto magnetic tape and plays it back. A tape deck is an analog audio recording device that records audio by encoding […]
Tuning Fork
Tuning Fork Type: noun, device, equipment Pronunciation: /tune-in-fork/ Also spelled or known as: Tuning-Fork What does Tuning fork mean? A two-pronged metal tool used to make sure an instrument is in tune and has the right pitch. A tuning fork is a two-pronged metal tool used to make sure an instrument is in tune and […]
Turntable
Turntable Type: noun, equipment, device Pronunciation: /turn-tab-ull/ Plural: Turntables What does Turntable mean? A flat, circular, and revolving surface on a record player on which the record is played back. A turntable is a flat, circular, and revolving surface on a record player on which the record is played back. A popular turntable is the […]
Tweeter
Tweeter Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /tweet-err/ What does Tweeter mean? A speaker designed to reproduce high frequencies around 10-20kHz. Tweeter is a speaker designed to reproduce high frequencies around 10-20kHz. The tweeter is typically above the main cone on a pair of studio monitors. Example sentence: “The new tweeter is downstairs.”
Unidirectional Microphone
Unidirectional Microphone Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /u-nee-dy-rek-tion-al-micro-fone/ Also spelled or known as: Unidirectional, Unidirectional Pattern Related: Cardioid Microphone What does Unidirectional Microphone mean? A type of microphone with a heart-shaped pickup pattern that picks up sounds in front of it, but not behind it. A Unidirectional (also known as “Cardioid”) microphone is a type of […]
USB
USB Type: noun, acronym, equipment Pronunciation: /u-s-b/ Also spelled or known as: U.S.B., U-S-B What does USB mean? Universal Serial Bus. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. A USB socket on many computers and devices that allow things to be connected to a computer and transfer MIDI information. Example sentence: “I can’t find a USB […]
VCA
VCA Type: noun, acronym, device, equipment Pronunciation: /v-c-a/ Also spelled or known as: V-C-A What does VCA mean? Voltage Controlled Amplifier. VCA stands for Voltage Controlled Amplifier. The section on an analogue synth that controls the ADSR envelope and the volume, the gain is affected by an external voltage fed to it.
Vihuel
Vihuel Type: noun, instrument, equipment Pronunciation: /veh-way-lah/ What does Vihuela mean? An obsolete 15th-century fretted plucked Spanish stringed instrument. A Vihuela (also known as “vihuela de mano”) is an obsolete 15th-century fretted plucked Spanish stringed instrument, that is shaped like a guitar but tuned like a lute. Example sentence: “The museum is trying to get a […]
Vina
Vina Type: noun, instrument, equipment Pronunciation: /ve-na/ What does Vina mean? An Indian stringed musical instrument. A vina is an Indian stringed musical instrument. Example sentence: “The vina is an instrument from India.”
Viola
Viola Type: noun, instrument, equipment Pronunciation: /ve-oh-lah/ What does Viola mean? The tenor instrument of the violin family. A viola has four strings. A viola is the tenor instrument of the violin family. A viola has four strings. Violin family: Violin, Viola, Cello Example sentence: “He was a talented viola player.”
Violin
Violin Type: noun, instrument, equipment Pronunciation: /vy-oh-lin/ Related: Violinist, Fiddle What does Violin mean? A four-stringed instrument played with a bow. A violin is a four-stringed instrument played with a bow. A violin has a shallow body and is played with a bow by holding it under the chin and moving the bow over the […]
Woofer
Woofer Type: noun, equipment Pronunciation: /woof-err/ Related: Subwoofer, Loudspeaker, Speaker What does Woofer mean? A loudspeaker that is designed to reproduce bass frequencies only. Woofer is a loudspeaker that is designed to reproduce bass frequencies only. Woofer reproduces the low-mid frequencies, usually from ~20Hz up to ~500Hz. Similar to a subwoofer but with a higher […]
XLR
XLR Type: noun, acronym, equipment Pronunciation: /x-l-r/ Plural: XLRs Also spelled or known as: X-L-R, X.L.R., X L R What does XLR mean? External Line Return; A cable with three prongs for microphones. XLR stands for External Line Return. Example sentence: “Pass me the XLR below your feet.”