Chapter 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a signal path in Protools ? (Pg 30)

A

A logical grouping of multiple inputs, outputs or busses that have a single name and channel format

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What tabs(Pages) are available from the I/O Setup dialog box path type tabs(Pg 31)

A
  • Inputs
  • inserts
  • busses
  • mic pre amps
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3
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Describe some ways to make a path inactive (Pg 32)

A
  • Right click - make inactive

- control + command(start)-click

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What are some ways in which signal paths can be customized (Pg 32)

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  • New paths can be created
  • existing paths can be renamed
  • paths can be deleted/paths can be activated/deactivated
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5
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When Importing I/O setting, what settings must be used to import the I/O settings for all pages simultaneously?

A

Enable the apply to all tabs checkbox before clicking import settings button

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6
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What is the purpose of the Low Latency Monitoring option for Protools HD Native Hardware?

A

Record with a very small amount of monitoring latency (to as many tracks the system supports)

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7
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How is Low Latency Monitoring configured and enabled?

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Setup>I/O, click output/ enable low latency monitoring

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8
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How would you go about creating a snapshot of all open windows in your session, including their sizes and locations?

A

Use window configuration list

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9
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Which window cannot be included?

A

The windows configuration list itself

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10
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How many window configurations total can Pro Tools store in a session?

A

99

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How can windows configurations be shared with other sessions?

A

You can use import session data to import windows configurations from another session

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What is the keyboard shortcut for displaying Window configuration List?

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Command(Control) + Option(Alt) + J

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13
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Describe two ways to recall Window Configuration #2

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Window configuration list, click window configuration to recall it. Press Period on numeric keypad followed by number(2) of Window configuration and then Asterix .

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Describe the process of linking a Window Configuration to a Memory Location

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-Create Window Configuration , Create new memory location/or open existing one( double click ).Under general properties check the windows configuration/select OK

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15
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What is the modifier set for making cascading assignments on the tracks in a session?

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Option(Control) + Alt (Command) + Shift

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16
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How can you configure the meter types used for tracks in a session ?

A

Setup > Preferences > Metering

17
Q

Must all tracks use the same metering type? Explain .

A

No, Track meters and master meters can be unlinked (Different)

18
Q

How can you increase the amount of time displayed in the Edit window from the star of the session to the end of the session for use on a long video post-production project?

A

Edit window default length