Phase cancellation is not a cause of audio distortion, but rather a phenomenon that occurs when two or more sound waves with similar frequencies interfere with each other, resulting in a reduction in volume.

A muddy mix is characterized by an excessive buildup of low frequencies, making the overall sound unclear and lacking definition.

Gating is not typically used to reduce sibilance in vocals, as it is primarily used to control the overall level of a signal.

Resonance refers to the unwanted ringing or sustain of a sound after it has been played, often caused by excessive buildup of certain frequencies.

Poor acoustics, while it can affect the overall sound quality, is not a direct cause of feedback in a live sound system.

A ground loop is a type of electrical interference that occurs when two or more electronic devices are connected and share a common ground reference, resulting in a humming or buzzing sound.

Delay is not typically used to reduce noise in a recording, as it is primarily used to create a sense of space and depth.

A harsh mix is characterized by an excessive buildup of high frequencies, making the overall sound fatiguing and unpleasant to listen to.

Compression is not typically used to reduce plosives in vocals, as it is primarily used to control the overall level of a signal.

Echo is the term for the unwanted delay or echo that occurs when a sound is reflected off a surface.

A high sample rate does not cause clipping in a digital audio signal, as it is simply the number of samples taken per second.

Crosstalk is the term for the unwanted noise or interference that occurs when an electrical signal is transmitted through a cable, causing it to leak into an adjacent cable.

Compression is not typically used to reduce hum in a recording, as it is primarily used to control the overall level of a signal.

A boxy mix is characterized by an excessive buildup of mid frequencies, making the overall sound muffled and lacking clarity.

Compression is not typically used to reduce sibilance in vocals, as it is primarily used to control the overall level of a signal.