5.1 Introduction5.2 The Digital Audio Console5.3 Audio Console Functions5.4 Computers and Audio Consoles5.5 Basic Audio Console Components5.6 Input Selectors5.7 Input Volume Control5.8 Monitoring: Speakers and Headphones5.9 Cue5.10 VU Meters5.11 Output Selectors5.12 Output Volume Control5.13 Remote Starts, Clocks, and Timers5.14 Equalizers and Pan Pots5.15 Other FeaturesProduction Tip 5A—Manipulating Faders5.16 Sound Transitions and Endings5.17 ConclusionSelf-StudyQuestionsAnswersProjectsProject 1—Learn To Operate an Audio ConsoleProject 2—Diagram and Label an Audio BoardProject 3—Record a Two-Voice Commercial