Digital Audio Quiz 3

Question 1

when importing sound effects for post, why is it advantageous to import them to clips instead of track

Answer 1

it allows you to keep them to the side until you need them.

Question 2

what are the four number divisions on the time code counter?

Answer 2

hours, minutes, seconds, and frames

Question 3

what feature in pro tools lets you move forward or backwards by frames?

Answer 3

nudge

Question 4

what does spot mode do?

Answer 4

it doesnt allow you to move clip

Question 5

what is a sync point, and how can It be used with spot mode?

Answer 5

it allows you to sync to a spot that the effect actually happened. you can tab to transient and command , will allow you to flag the sync spot.

Question 6

when using the Audisuite in pro tools, what does engaging the “use in playlist” button allow you to do? what happens if its not engaged?

Answer 6

it allows the change to appear in your playlist. if its not engaged is will only appear in clips list.

Question 7

how do you audition processing in audiosuite?

Answer 7

by hitting the speaker icon

Question 8

by default, where does pro tools put your bounced QuickTime movie file?

Answer 8

bounced files folder

Question 9

plus and minus on number pad

Answer 9

nudge

Question 10

command + comma

Answer 10

sync point

Question 11

what is zero crossing? why is it important to consider zero crossing when editing?

Answer 11

the point where the mathematic sign changes from positive to negative, represented by crossing off the axis. if you cut off in a place that wasn’t meeting zero crossing then you’ll get a pop

Question 12

how is a playlist different from a track?

Answer 12

a playlist exists within a track. you can have multiple playlists.

Question 13

im about to make a ton of edits to this clip, but id like to be able to quick return to the original of this clip incase I don’t like my edits. how can I use playlists to make this easy?

Answer 13

it allows you to have a copy of the original and then many other playlists and takes to work with,

Question 14

what is the advantage of using playlists while recording?

Answer 14

you can easy do multiple takes.

Question 15

how do I change it so I can see all playlist on the same track at one time?

Answer 15

you can go to playlist view and see all takes.

Question 16

how do you loop playback and how do you select the part it will loop?

Answer 16

you can pull out the blue arrow and drag it to the part you’d want to hear on loop. then you right click on the playlist and select loop.

Question 17

how does cross fading work?

Answer 17

it smooths it over so that the transitions sounds cleaner.

Question 18

what do the numbers in the parentheses beside the playlists mean?

Answer 18

its the number of the playlists made. so if its (5) then its the fifth playlist made.

Question 19

what is a “comp track”

Answer 19

you’re making a full track from several different takes. you’re compiling it all together.

Question 20

after comping a track together, what is the best way to even out the overall levels of the different clips?

Answer 20

increase the gain from the tool in the lower left of track

Question 21

what are the four basic types of audio signals?

Answer 21

mic, line, speaker, and instrument.

Question 22

what precaution should you take when plugging in a line level signal into an audio interface?

Answer 22

make sure it is not expecting an instrument or mic level signal or else it will apply the pre amp which is already at line level.

Question 23

what is the purpose of a “pad” switch on an audio interface?

Answer 23

it helps reduce the signal before it reaches the pre amp in order to keep loud noises from overriding.

Question 24

what is the purpose of the “+48v” switch on an audio interface, and what are the accompanying precautions?

Answer 24

it allows you to engage phantom power. if not set up correctly for the specific mic type it can damage your work and material. you need to know if your mic needs it or not.

Question 25

you are recording a microphone signal into pro tools using an audio interface and you notice the level is not loud enough. which parameter on the interface should you adjust?

Answer 25

the gain knob

Question 26

what are the four record modes in the non-HD version of Pro Tools?

Answer 26

normal, loop, quick punch, and destructive.

Question 27

explain what happens in the clips list and the audio files when using loop record function.

Answer 27

all of your passes are in the clips lists as separate clips and all passes are contained as one audio file.

Question 28

explain the unique feature of the quick punch record mode.

Answer 28

will record behind the scenes for you even before you hit record.

Question 29

explain how pre and post roll can be helpful when punching in.

Answer 29

it will let you hear what is happening before and after you punch in.

Question 30

when recording over a clip in destructive mode, what happens to the audio file?

Answer 30

the audio is destroyed and replaced with new audio

Question 31

what are the advantages of recording a dry vocal or of recording a clean guitar signal?

Answer 31

you can do more processing to it after the fact.

Question 32

when importing MIDI clips, what are the two track options?

Answer 32

MIDI track or instrument track

Question 33

what does MIDI stand for?

Answer 33

Musical Instrument Digital Interface

Question 34

ive loaded a midi file and hit play in pro tools but its not making any sound. why?

Answer 34

it is grayed out. there’s nothing voicing the instrument.

Question 35

explain why an important midi track would be grayed out.

Answer 35

MIDI is not audio so there’s nothing to play

Question 36

why is it important to not place more than one instrument on an instrument track?

Answer 36

pro tools wont play anything and may freeze up.

Question 37

how can I change out an instrument on an insert slot?

Answer 37

you click on the little dot and hit on multi channel plug ins and find a new one

Question 38

can parameters on an instrument module be automated? if so how?

Answer 38

yes. you click on the double window and click on the things you want to automate.

Question 39

on an instrument track, where do you add effects?

Answer 39

directly on the insert slot next to instrument.

Question 40

how do you print instrument tracks?

Answer 40

you need to create new audio tracks and name them corresponding to your midi instruments. then create a bus for each and set up them up to be the output for the midis. makes sure the inputs match the buses. then you record enable and print.