Assertion (A): The audio control console is a central co-ordination point for all audio signals in a television programme. It is at the audio console where all sound sources including microphones, tapes, records, sound tracks and film and videotape, are regulated, mixed and sent out to the stations transmitter or to a videotape recorder.

Reason (R): Each individual sound source must be controllable by the audio engineer for a proper audio level. Consequently, each sound source which enters the audio board must be regulated by its own separate control.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

Correct Ans: (A)

Explanation:

Assertion (A) states that the audio control console acts as the central coordination point for all audio signals during a television program. The console manages various sound sources, such as microphones, tapes, records, soundtracks, and film or videotapes. The engineer mixes and regulates these signals before sending them to the transmitter or recorder.

Reason (R) explains that each individual sound source must be controllable by the audio engineer to maintain proper audio levels. Therefore, each sound source that enters the audio board must have a separate control. This allows the engineer to adjust the sound levels accurately.

Both the assertion and reason are true. The audio control console does regulate and mix multiple sound sources. It also requires separate controls for each sound source to ensure optimal sound quality.

Thus, the correct answer is (A) Both (A) and (R) are true.