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090 - SECTION ELEVEN: PREAMP, ENVELOPE FOLLOWER, RING MODULATORREVIEW QUESTIONS FOR SECTION ELEVEN:1. What does the preamplifier do? Why is this simple job so important?2. Explain what happens when the dynamic range <strong>of</strong> any circuit is exceeded. Is this a good thing or abad thing? When is this effect desirable?3. What aspect <strong>of</strong> an in<strong>com</strong>ing signal does the envelope follower track? What kinds <strong>of</strong> signals areusually used with the envelope follower?4. Is the envelope follower’s output always a control signal or always an audio signal?5. What module can the envelope follower replace when external signals are being used?6. How does the ring modulator add harmonics to sounds?7. What kinds <strong>of</strong> sounds is the ring modulator good at producing?8. Explain the difference between DC and AC coupling on the ring modulator.TERMS TO KNOW:AC CouplingAMAmplifyAmplifierAmplitude ModulationClippingDC CouplingDistortionDynamic RangeEnvelope FollowerFrequency ContentGainHarmonic ContentPreamplifierRangeRing Modulator

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