1. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Sound generation

2. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Dynamic microphone needs no batteries

3. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Condenser microphone needs batteries or phantom power

4. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Microphone sensitivity OmnidirectionalCardioid

5. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Microphone sensitivity HypercardioidCardioid

6. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Microphone sensitivity Shotgun of supercardiodCardioid

7. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Microphone sensitivity

8. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Sampling rate 44.1 kHZ (cycles per second) Twice the highest frequency that a healthy human can hear (22 kHZ)

9. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Bit depth (number of divisions per sample). Greater bit depth provides smoother, more accurate sound. 16 bits is the professional radio standard.

10. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Graphic representation of sound in Audacity editing program

11. WVUncovered: Recording Theory 0 dB analog is standard -12 dB digital with peaks no greater than 0 dB VU (analog) and Digital meters register average recording levels

12. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Clipping means the peaks of sound curves are cut off making recordings sound harsh and highly irritating

13. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Clipping in an audio editing program

14. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Cables, connectors and plugs — make sure you have the right ones

15. WVUncovered: Recording Theory “Balanced” XLR cables. The standard for professional sound support — public address, musicians, radio & TV. Heavy duty, locking connectors, free from interference over long distances. Cables, connectors and plugs

16. WVUncovered: Recording Theory TS (tip-sleeve) cable with 1/4” plug. Has two conductors but no ground, for short distances only. TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) balanced cable. Has two conductors plus ground. Same as XLR cable but with 1/4” plugs. Can run long distances. Cables, jacks and plugs 1/4” jacks

17. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Miniature stereo phone plugs Standard connectors for computer and portable audio components Cables, jacks and plugs

18. WVUncovered: Recording Theory RCA jacks RCA (home stereo) cables, jacks and plugs. One conductor plus ground. Keep as short as possible. 1/8” stereo plug (male) to RCA jack (female). 1/8” stereo jack (female) to two RCA monaural plugs (male).

19. WVUncovered: Recording Theory Mixer inputs: 4 XLR mic input jacks (right), 5 RCA audio component jacks (center), 1 XLR (male) mic output plug plus 1 RCA output jack (left) Cables, connectors and plugs