Brooks Cinema Series Intermodulation Distortion

Distortion caused by one signal beating with another signal and producing frequencies that are both the sum and the difference of the original frequencies.

Fade
1) A gradual reduction of the level of the audio signal.
2) A gradual change of level from one pre-set level to another.

Brooks KM 77 Cut-off Rate (Slope)
The number of dB that a filter reduces the signal for each octave its frequency past the filter's cut-off frequency (outside of the pass band).

IC
Abbreviation of Integrated Circuit (A miniature circuit of many components that is in small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment).

Brooks VT-50 Chip
1) A slang term with the same meaning as the term IC (a miniature circuit of many components that is in small, sealed housing with prongs to connect it into equipment).
2) The thread cut away from the master lacquer to make the groove, while disc recording.

Keyboard Controller
A device that has the standard music keys of piano but puts out MIDI signals

Balanced input/output
A "balanced" connection is one that has three wires to move the signal. One is a ground, and the other two (called conductors) carry signals of equal value. This is why they are called balanced. Low Z cables and connections are the most common example.

Audio
Most often referring to electrical signals resulting from the sound pressure wave being converted into electrical energy.