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Recording An Electric Guitar Quiz
Questions in this quiz (20)
1What does DI stand for?
- ADetective Inspector
- BDirect Input
- CDeveloping Instrument
2What sort of signal does an electric guitar output?
- AMic
- BLine
3What sort of microphone would you use to record an electric guitar, if miking up an amp?
- ACondensor
- BDynamic
4What sort of connection do you use when recording DI with a guitar?
- AXLR
- BUSB
- CJack
5Do you need to use phantom power when recording with a dynamic microphone?
- AYes
- BNo
6When recording using the amp and microphone, do you place the microphone....
- AOn axis
- BOff axis
7What are the main benefits of recording using DI (Choose two)?
- AMore exciting
- BEasier
- CMore distortion
- DCleaner sound
8What are the main benefits of recording using an amp and microphone? (Choose two)
- ASounds cleaner
- BSounds more realistic
- CSounds louder
- DMore creative possibilities
9When recording using DI, it is important to use headphones (in case of feedback)
- ATrue
- BFalse
10When recording using an amp and microphone, it is important to use headphones (in case of feedback)
- ATrue
- BFalse
11If recording a song which requires a singer and a guitarist, which would you record first?
- ASinger
- BGuitarist
12Add effects while recording to make it sound even better
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Why would you choose to record using both techniques (DI AND using a microphone with amp?) Choose two
- ABecause it's fun
- BSo you have a choice over how the final result sounds
- CIf you have some time to do it, why not?
- DIt gives you an opportunity to make a decision about the sound you want later on
- EThe guitarist insists that you record him/her twice
14What is overdubbing?
- ARecording a part over another part
- BWhen you work in the studio too long and get charged overtime
- CSinging or playing too loud
15What sort of track do you record your guitar on in Cubase?
- AFX Track
- BInstrument track
- CAudio track
16Do you use the metronome when recording the guitar part?
- AYes
- BNo
17Do you need to tune the guitar before you start recording?
- AYes - it will sound better as it will be in tune
- BNo - we can fix it in Cubase
18What is the best way of ensuring that a recorded 'take' is successful (Choose two answers)?
- AAmple studio time so that the session isn't rushed
- BThe song is one that you like
- CThe musicians are well prepared
- DThe equipment is of the highest quality
19How do you change the level of the sound going into Cubase?
- AUse the master fader
- BUse the input gain
- CUse the volume level on the guitar
20Where should you set the volume of the guitar while recording?
- ALow (around 2 or 3)
- BMiddle (around 5 or 6)
- CTop (at 10)
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- Recording An Electric Guitar Quiz
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- mrsearl
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- Created on 16 Jul 2015 · updated on 4 Nov 2016
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