Across
- 4. DC power (usually 48 volts) sent through an XLR cable to power condenser microphones. (_______ power)
- 8. Audio signal carried on three wires (positive, negative, and ground) to reduce noise and interference. (_______ audio)
- 9. A device that increases the strength of an audio signal.
- 10. The number of frames displayed per second (fps). (_______ rate)
- 13. Continuous signal that varies in amplitude or frequency. (_______ signal)
- 15. A complete path through which electrical current can flow.
- 17. The plug or jack that allows a cable to attach to a device.
- 19. The amount of data that can be transmitted over a cable or connection per second.
- 23. The resistance an audio signal faces in a circuit, measured in ohms.
- 25. A device that combines and adjusts multiple audio (or video) signals.
- 29. Video signal transmitted as 1's and 0's and not an analog signal. (_______ video)
- 32. Reducing file size by removing redundant data from audio or video.
- 34. Analog video signal split into three channels for better quality - Y, Pb, Pr. (_______ video)
- 37. A design feature that protects the cable from being damaged where it meets the connector. (_______ relief)
- 38. Material inside a cable that blocks interference and noise.
- 39. The amount of detail in a video image, expressed in pixels (e.g., 1920×1080).
Down
- 1. The amount of amplification applied to an audio signal.
- 2. Analog video signal that combines color and brightness into one channel, usually yellow RCA. (_______ video)
- 3. Signal represented by binary data (1s and 0s). (_______ signal)
- 5. Two-channel sound, typically left and right, creating a sense of direction or space. (_______ audio)
- 6. The flow of electrical charge through a conductor (measured in amps).
- 7. Audio signal carried on two wires (signal and ground); more prone to noise. (_______ audio)
- 11. The comparison between the desired signal and background noise. (Signal-to-noise _______)
- 12. The time delay between input and output signals.
- 14. A reference point in an electrical circuit for safety and stability.
- 16. The electrical potential difference that drives current (measured in volts).
- 18. The rate of electrical energy transfer, measured in watts.
- 20. The width-to-height ratio of an image or screen (e.g., 16:9). (_______ ratio)
- 21. The process of attaching connectors to the ends of a cable.
- 22. A single-channel sound signal. (_______ audio)
- 24. Short cable used to connect components within a system or rack. (_______ cable)
- 26. A device used to connect two different types of connectors.
- 27. The stronger audio signal used between devices like mixers, amps, or recorders. (_______ level)
- 28. The level of background noise in an audio system. (noise _______)
- 30. Refers to whether a connector is “male” (pins) or “female” (sockets). (Connector _______)
- 31. An unwanted hum caused by multiple electrical paths to ground. (ground _______)
- 33. The path that audio or video takes from the source to the output device. (_______ flow)
- 35. A device that connects different systems or converts between formats (e.g., audio device).
- 36. The weak audio signal that comes directly from a microphone; must be amplified. (_______ level)
- 38. The coordination of timing between audio and video signals. (_______hronization)