Brooks Cinema XB 33 Compressor

A signal processing device that does not allow as much fluctuation in the level of the signal above a certain adjustable or fixed level.

Initialize
To prepare a digital storage medium (like a floppy disk) so that it will accept and store digital information bits.

Brooks XS - 45 Equalizer (Parametric, Graphic)
This is used to filter out and adjust specific frequencies in the PA. This is the part of the PA where you have the most control over the band's overall sound. It is also the number one weapon against feedback.

Capacitance
The property of being able to oppose a change in voltage or store an electrical charge.

Brooks SS 81 Infinite Repeat
A function on some delay lines that establish enough feedback so that the repeat echo will last forever, but not so much as to cause a howling sound.

Bank
1) A collection of sound patches (data as to the sequence and operating parameters of the synthesizer generators and modifiers) in memory.
2) A group of sound modules as a unit.

Frequency
Practically speaking, high frequency means high pitch and low frequency means low pitch.

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