Sound And Light Training
SALT Manual

by Ken Ellis

(last update 2001-05-19 - Ken Ellis)

2. Definition of Terms

Sound Source: Person speaking, singer, musical instrument, or a recording (these will be referred to as the "performer")
Microphone: Converts audible sound energy (moving air) into electrical energy (voltage)
Mixer: Blends the electrical signals from several sound sources
Effects Processor: Adds special effects such as reverb, echo, or delay to the sound
Equalizer: Controls the tonal quality of the sound
Power Amplifier: Increases the electrical power of a sound signal
Speaker: Converts electrical signals into sound energy (moving air)
Propagation: Moving of sound through air, affected by building acoustics, audience, surfaces of floor, walls, and ceiling, air temperature, and humidity
Audience: People who are expected to hear the program

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