Virtual Performance Preparation Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a 'virtual green room' before an online performance?
Answer: A dedicated Zoom room for performers to warm up and connect before going live
A virtual green room replicates the backstage waiting area, giving performers a space to warm up, coordinate, and manage nerves before the live stream begins.
Which microphone polar pattern is generally best for recording a solo acoustic guitar in a home studio with some room noise?
Answer: Cardioid
A cardioid pattern picks up sound primarily from the front and rejects sound from the rear, minimizing background room noise during a solo recording.
During a livestreamed recital, you notice a 2-second delay between your playing and what the audience hears. What is the most likely cause?
Answer: High streaming latency caused by network or encoder settings
Streaming latency—caused by buffering in the encoder, CDN, or viewer's player—is the most common reason for delayed audio during a live performance stream.
What does 'bit depth' affect in a digital audio recording for a virtual performance?
Answer: The dynamic range and noise floor of the audio
Bit depth determines how many amplitude values can be represented per sample, directly affecting dynamic range and the noise floor of the recording.
A pianist preparing for a virtual masterclass wants to show both their hands and the keyboard clearly. Which camera angle is most effective?
Answer: An overhead camera angled down at the keys
An overhead or slightly angled top-down camera provides a clear view of both hands and the full keyboard, which is essential for pedagogical masterclass viewing.
What is 'encoder bitrate' and why does it matter for a virtual musical performance?
Answer: The amount of data per second used to compress your audio/video stream
Encoder bitrate controls how much data is used per second to represent your audio and video; too low causes compression artifacts that muddy the sound and blur the image.
When scheduling a virtual ensemble performance across multiple time zones, which format should you use when communicating the performance time to all participants?
Answer: UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) with each participant's local conversion
Sharing time in UTC alongside local conversions eliminates confusion and ensures every performer across different time zones arrives at the correct moment.