Friday Test

Question 1

Tube mic setup procedures

Answer 1

1. Shock Mount
2. Run Special Cable from Power Supply to Mic Stand (don’t plug in)
3. Put mic in shock mount
4. Dress Cable to stand, plug in to mic, then plug in to power supply
5. connect XLR cable, IEC Cable, and turn on

Question 2

Red Cable

Answer 2

10 Feet

Question 3

Blue Cable

Answer 3

5 Feet

Question 4

Yellow Cable

Answer 4

15 Feet

Question 5

Green Cable

Answer 5

25 Feet

Question 6

What does a D.I. box do?

Answer 6

A direct injection box converts and balances a signal from an instrument cable to XLR

Question 7

What are other names for ProTools Inputs on a patch bay?

Answer 7

Multitape Inputs/Sends
Multitrack Inputs/Sends

Question 8

Create a new session

Answer 8

CMD + N

Question 9

Create a new track

Answer 9

CMD + Shift + N

Question 10

Save

Answer 10

CMD + S

Question 11

Open

Answer 11

CMD + O

Question 12

Open Most Recent

Answer 12

CMD + Shift + O

Question 13

Switch Between Edit & Mix Windows

Answer 13

CMD + =

Question 14

Record Enable Selected Track(s)

Answer 14

Shift + R

Question 15

Mute Selected Track(s)

Answer 15

Shift + M

Question 16

Solo Selected Tracks

Answer 16

Shift + S

Question 17

Input Enable Selected Tracks

Answer 17

Shift + I

Question 18

Import Audio to Session

Answer 18

CMD + Shift + I

Question 19

Import Session Data

Answer 19

Option + Shift + I

Question 20

Close ProTools Session (not quitting application)

Answer 20

CMD + Shift + W

Question 21

Types of EQ’s

Answer 21

1. Parametric
2. Graphic
3. Filters
4. Semi-Parametric
5. Tone Control
6. Sweepable

Question 22

Types of Compressors

Answer 22

1. Tube
2. Opto
3. FET
4. VCA
5. Bridged Diode

Question 23

Red Sharpie Code

Answer 23

Record Path

Question 24

Black Sharpie Code

Answer 24

Monitor Path

Question 25

Blue Sharpie Code

Answer 25

Effects

Question 26

What does a Compressor do?

Answer 26

reduces the sound's dynamic range by reducing the peaks and making quiet audio louder

Question 27

Dr. Pepper Settings (usually on 1176)

Answer 27

10 - Input 2 - Output 10 - Attack 2 - Release 4 - Ratio

Question 28

What are the three types of normaling?

Answer 28

Full normaling, half normaling, non normaling

Question 29

Full Normal

Answer 29

Automatic connection for signal destination within patch bay, patching out fully redirects signal and disrupts original destination

Question 30

Half Normal

Answer 30

Automatic connection for signal destination within patch bay, patching out doesn't disrupt signal, but sends a duplicate to secondary location

Question 31

Non Normal

Answer 31

No automatic connections from signal destinations on patch bay, needs patching for every connection

Question 32

What does Q Control do?

Answer 32

adjusts the bell/bandwidth on a range from narrow to wide on an EQ

Question 33

What types of microphones require phantom power?

Answer 33

FET Condensers and Active Ribbons

Question 34

5 Types of Microphones

Answer 34

1. Dynamic 2. Tube Condenser 3. FET Condenser 4. Ribbon 5. Active Ribbon

Question 35

Controls on a Compressor

Answer 35

Input, Output/Gain, Attack, Release, Ratio

Question 36

Starting Position for Mackie Cue Mixer

Answer 36

1. 1-2 fader channels set to -20dB, hard panned L&R 2. Master Faders set to unity (0dB) 3. Talkback set to 9:00 4. Reverb set to 7:00

Question 37

What does "active" mean when referring to a microphone or D.I.?

Answer 37

Requires phantom power

Question 38

How would you connect a compressor or EQ to a console monitor path?

Answer 38

Insert Send/Return Function (serial connection)

Question 39

How would you connect a time-based effect (reverb and delay) to a console monitor path?

Answer 39

Aux Sends (parallel connection)

Question 40

Record Path Signal Flow

Answer 40

Source, Microphone, Preamp, EQ/Comp Pre DAW, Analog to Digital Converters, DAW

Question 41

Monitor Path Signal Flow

Answer 41

DAW, Digital to Analog Converters, EQ/Comp Post DAW, Monitor Controls, Speakers

Question 42

Create a Save As in ProTools

Answer 42

CMD + Control + S