Readings and Sources

This article describes the function and properties of condenser microphones, one of the three types (the other two being dynamic and ribbon). Article by MXL Microphones.

This article explains the difference between TS (tip-sleeve) and TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) cables for speakers and electronic instruments, highlighting what may go wrong if they are used for the incorrect purpose.

Similar to the Carvin audio website, this article provides information on TS, TRS, and TRRS (tip-ring-ring-sleeve) cables.

This article explains the difference between active speakers, which have their own built-in amplifiers, and passive speakers, which require an additional external amplifier.

This article comments on auxes and buses, how they can be implemented in signal flow, and some tips and tricks for using them when mixing.

This article discusses common microphone polar patterns, which show the directions in which microphones pick up sound or reject it.

This article provides a number of examples of microphones with a figure-8 polar pattern, as we only had one such mic to show the cohort.

This article, similar to the one on the left, provides examples of microphones with the shotgun polar pattern, as we didn't own any such mics to show.

In the first workplace readiness workshop, the cohort was given time to explore New Jersey's "My Work Rights" page and learn about the various rights they have while working in the performing arts industry in NJ.

This article provides an overview of Community-Engaged Scholarship and calls for what Gordon da Cruz refers to as Critical Community-Engaged Scholarship with an emphasis on Social Justice.