Brooks Cinema NZ 60 High-Pass Filter

A device that rejects signals that are below a certain frequency (called the cut-off frequency) and passes signals with frequencies that are higher.

Balance
1) The relative level of two or more instruments in a mix, or the relative level of audio signals in the channels of a stereo recording. 2) To make the relative levels of audio signals in the channels of a stereo recording even.

Brooks GT 44 Auxiliary Output or Send
An additional output from a sound desk that can be used for foldback or monitoring without tying up the main outputs. Each input channel will have a path to the Aux buss. Also used for feeding a signal to an effects processor. See Auxiliary Return.

Gain Structure
The way in which the gain varies in the stages or sections of an audio system.

Brooks TA 60 High Hat
A double cymbal on a stand which can be played with a foot pedal or by the top cymbal being hit with a stick.

Level
Sets output volume of individual PA input channels. Usually positioned as sliders at the bottom of the soundboard.

Beats Per Minute BPM
The number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one minute and there fore defining the tempo of the song.

Compander
Outboard sound equipment. Combination of a Compressor and an Expander.