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Audio Console - Continued
Reel-to-Reel Tape Record/Reproducer

Journalist 3 & 2 - Introduction to Journalism and other reporting practices
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l VU meters. The VU meters give the only visual reference   to   sound   loudness.   As   described previously,   the   correct   meter   readings   are achieved” when average music and voice peaks fall  between  80  and  100  percent.  Allowing  the meter  to  run  constantly  in  the  red,  known  as running “hot:’ can create sound distortion and is never acceptable. SLIDERS Sound sources connected to your audio console are controlled by the use of pots, called sliders. The output selected  above  the  sliders  gives  you  the  option  of listening  to  the  sound  source  in  audition  or  program mode.  Program  is  used  only  when  a  sound  source  is aired Audition allows you to listen to a sound source to make sure it is properly cued and the appropriate sound levels are set on the VU meter. AUDIOTAPE  CARTRIDGE  AND CARTRIDGE  MACHINES You  will  use  audio  tape  cartridges  and  cartridge machines for most of the spot announcements of your station  Cartridges  come  in  various  lengths,  from  10 seconds  to  five  and  a  half  minutes.  Inside  the  plastic casing  of  the  cartridge  is  a  continuous  tape  loop  that provides sound immediately when played. Because the tape must play through before it stops and recues itself at  the  cue  pulse,  you  should  select  a  cartridge  that  is slightly longer than the recorded material. Before you air a spot announcement on cartridge, perform the following steps: 1. Make sure the cartridge is properly seated in the machine. 2. Set the output selector to audition. 3. Start the cartridge and set the output level (using the appropriate slider) on the audition VU meter. 4.  Allow  the  cartridge  to  play  through  until  it recues. 5.   Once   the   cartridge   recues,   place   the   output selector in the program mode. The spot announcement on cartridge is now ready to air. An   audiotape   cartridge   and   cartridge   playback machine are shown in figure 13-8. CD PLAYER You will use CD players for production purposes. Commercially,  the  CD  and  CD  player  have  replaced records and turntables. This is because CDs are easier to store and their sound quality is superior. The CD is a 4 3/4-inch plastic platter that is scanned by  a  laser  beam  positioned  above  the  disc.  Unlike records, CDs do not skip and its 500th play will sound as flawless as its first. However, you should handle a CD only around its edges and store it in its protective case (jewel box). A CD and CD player are shown in figure 13-9. Figure 13-9.—Compact disc (CD) and CD player. 13-27







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