Appendix D: Glossary - TC-Helicon VoicePrism User Manual

VoicePrism User Manual

APPENDIX D: GLOSSARY

Attenuate:
Cents:
Chromatic:
Compressor:
Condenser Mic.:
Decibel (dB):
dBu:
dBV:
Decrement:
Detune:
Diatonic:
Dry:
Dynamic Mic.:
Effects (FX):
Ess:
EQ:
Flange:
Formant:
Frequency:
Gate:
Harmony:
Increment:
Latch:
LCD:
Melody:
MIDI:
Modulate:
to decrease the loudness of a signal, or parts of a signal
one one-hundredth (1/100) of a semitone
a scale that uses all 12 semitones
an audio utility that attenuates any sound over a specified threshold level
a type of microphone that requires electrical power. If using a condenser micro-
phone, activate the 48V front panel button to provide phantom power
the unit for a ratio of two amounts of power using a logarithmic scale
decibels referenced to 0.775 VRMS
decibels referenced to 1 VRMS - to convert dBV to dBu, add 2.2dB
to decrease by one (see "Increment")
to make slightly out of tune, usually measured in "cents" or one-hundredth of a semi-
tone
an octave-spanning, eight-note scale
unaffected sound (audio signal has not been changed)
performance quality microphones that do not require external power
anything that changes the audio signal from one sound to another (alters the signal
from "dry" to wet)
See "sibilant"
equalization: an audio utility that uses filters to change the frequency response of the
unit
an effect that creates a short, modulated delay that makes a characteristic "whoosh-
ing" sound, similar to a jet airplane passing overhead.
group of harmonics that define the characteristics inherent to a note. (to fabricate an
insect)
The pitch of an audio signal. 440Hz is the pitch for "A"
noise gate: an audio utility that removes sounds below a specified threshold.
notes pitched above or below the melody in a musically pleasing fashion
to increase by one. (see "Decrement")
a toggle switch which stays on until it is toggled off, opposite of "Momentary"
Liquid Crystal Display
a rhythmic succession of single tones organized as an aesthetic whole
Musical Instrument Digital Interface
to change the frequency or pitch
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Appendix D: Glossary