Q1: What is equalisation, and how has it changed the working process since the early days
of studio recording and mixing?
A: Equalisation is a process that is commonly used for the Frequency response of a audio system. It has simple filters, that can make bass and treble sounds. Frequency nowadays has changed because nowadays we have things like 'Logic pro' and other softwares. In logic there's a 'EQ' plug in that has things like low frequency and high frequency. The high frequency is the bottom shelve while the low frequency is also on the bottom shelve but on the right handed side. There is many EQ's you can pick from in our day time... the EQ that I just explained is the 'Match EQ', but there's more. Other EQ's such as.. 'Linear phase EQ', 'Match EQ', 'Channel EQ' and many more. They all basically have the same effect of the Match EQ. The Match EQ is more used that the others. In the early days, we also have a mixer that has the EQ on it as well. Comparing the old days into the new one, there has been a lot of improvements and upgrades... in my opinion I would prefer using the Early days EQ more than the Olden days. The reason why is because in the Olden days it seemed more difficult and complicated just to EQ things.. but nowadays we can just use a plug in logic for example.

Q2: What is the polar pattern called that the U47 used for recording vocals? What is the polar
pattern of the other microphone that was used previously? Why do you think the
directional ability of the U47 helped in the recording process in this particular case?
A: The polar pattern that is used for the U47 is called the Directional pattern. The polar pattern that was used for the other microphone previously is called the 'Bi Directional'. The reason why the directional ability of the U47 helped in the recording process because the U47 has a rising characteristic to the mid range and a bright high end. This pattern also helped out because the pattern favored the voice and it didn't allow it to be drowned out by the Orchestra.

Q3: : What is meant by the term 24/48? Why do you think, in this case, using 96k was not
suitable?
A: I think the Term " 24/48 " means " 24 bit or 48 bit ".  The reason why 96k is not suitable because it has too much space and it slows down the compression.

Q4: What is the job of the ‘converters’? How important are these in a modern studio?
A: The job of converters is to turn a LOGIC/PRO TOOLS midi region into either a MP3 or a WAV file (audio). It's basically another word for changing. These are very important in modern studios because this is the main thing when it comes to music so that the producer can either ship off a instrumental or whatever. Converter's are needed so that data can be transferred to a CD or online, if it's converted to a WAV file then that data would need to be on a CD, if it's MP3 then it could be on your phone or online. They play a big role as this is how the music comes out from the Midi regions in Logic or Pro tools. These are also important because they change the region into an audio file.

Q5: What other benefits do using DI boxes give an engineer in the studio?
A: You can use a DI boxes for recording instruments such as Guitars..Bass and many more. It turns your unbalanced signal into a balanced signal, which means more suitable line level for FOH.  A DI box has a Thru jack.. you plug a cable from the jack into a bass amp and it sends the DI box to two different places. the Amp and the mixing board.

Q6: What would you suggest?
A:  I suggest getting more drum mics, 2 for the snare. One dynamic and one condenser. If anything I also suggest the Akg rhythm pack... maybe a mixer with more inputs because things might sound muddy. A DI box for the guitar amps... I also think the guitar should be running out an amp into the condenser mic, it would come out with a good sound.