DONE - PT 101 Elements ED Lesson 01 Flashcards
Which of the following are DIGIAL CONNECTIONS commonly found on an AUDIO INTERFACE?
(Select all that apply)
- Line input
- S/PDIF
- Phono
- AES/EBU
- 802.11n
Which of the following are DIGIAL CONNECTIONS commonly found on an AUDIO INTERFACE?
(Select all that apply)
- S/PDIF
- AES/EBU
Common digital connections include S/PDIF (RCA jacks) and AES/EBU (XLR-type jacks). Some audio interfaces also include ADAT optical connectors for digital audio.
What was the NAME OF THE COMPANY that INTRODUCED PRO TOOLS in 1991 (prior to the merger with Avid Technology)?
- Apple Audio
- Digidesign
- M-Audio
- Sibelius
Digidesign
Pro Tools was introduced by Digidesign in 1991.
Which of the following are NEW FEATURES OR ENHANCEMENTS introduced in Pro Tools 12?
(Select all that apply)
- Ability to subscribe to Pro Tools software for continual access to updates and support
- Support for the AAX plug-in format
- I/O Setup improvements for better session interchange
- Compatibility with third-party audio interfaces
Which of the following are NEW FEATURES OR ENHANCEMENTS introduced in Pro Tools 12?
(Select all that apply)
- Ability to subscribe to Pro Tools software for continual access to updates and support
- I/O Setup improvements for better session interchange
Pro Tools 12.0 introduced a subscription model, the Avid Application Manager, in-application plug-in purchases and installation, the Dashboard, the Metadata Inspector, and I/O Setup changes.
(Compatibility with third-party audio interfaces was introduced in Pro Tools 9, and AAX plug-ins were introduced in Pro Tools 10.)
Which of the following is affected by the session’s bit depth?
- The frequency spectrum of the sound that gets recorded
- The dynamic range of the sound that gets recorded
- The stereo spread of the sound that gets recorded
- The amount of “wow” and “flutter” that occurs when recording
- All of the above
The dynamic range of the sound that gets recorded
The bit depth of a system (how many binary digits are used for each sample) determines the number of amplitude levels that can be represented by the system, thereby limiting the potential dynamic range.
The dynamic range (in dB) can be estimated by multiplying the bit depth by 6.
The first Mbox was introduced as an audio interface for what Pro Tools system(s).
- Pro Tools LE
- Pro Tools M-Powered
- Pro Tools TDM
- Pro Tools|HD
Pro Tools LE
The first Mbox was introduced by Digidesign in 2002 for Pro Tools LE software. This was prior to the introduction of Pro Tools M-Powered software in 2005.
Which of the following systems can the displayed audio interface be used with?
- Standard Pro Tools software systems
- Pro Tools|HD Native hardware systems
- Pro Tools|HDX hardware systems
- Both A and B
- Both B and C
Standard Pro Tools software systems
The Mbox interface (shown) can be used with Pro Tools|First and standard Pro Tools software. It is not compatible with Pro Tools|HD Native or HDX hardware.
What is the approximate dynamic range of a 16-bit, 44.1 kHz recording?
- 22 kHz
- 22 dB
- 88 kHz
- 88 dB
- 96 kHz
- 96 dB
96 dB
Dynamic range is measured in decibels (dB). Dynamic range can be estimated by multiplying the bit depth by 6.
Which of the following best describes a host-based Pro Tools system?
- A Pro Tools system that uses an HD-series audio interface.
- A Pro Tools system that relies exclusively on the processing power of the host computer.
- A Pro Tools system that stores its files on a local, internal hard drive.
- A Pro Tools system that utilizes DSP chips that are dedicated to audio processing.
A Pro Tools system that relies exclusively on the processing power of the host computer.
Host-based systems rely on the processing power of the host computer’s CPU, as opposed to DSP-accelerated systems, which supplement the computer’s processor with additional digital signal processing chips that are dedicated to audio processing.
What are ICON integrated console systems used for?
- Mixing sound during a live performance using a D-Show or SC48 mixing console
- Getting hands-on control over Pro Tools using touch-sensitive controls on a D-Command or D-Control worksurface
- Providing a low-cost audio interface for Pro Tools M-Powered systems
- Providing a small-format control surface for Pro Tools LE systems
Getting hands-on control over Pro Tools using touch-sensitive controls on a D-Command or D-Control worksurface
ICON systems include the D-Command and D-Control touch-sensitive worksurfaces for hands-on control over Pro Tools.
How can you calculate the dynamic range (in dB) of a digital audio signal?
- Multiply the sample rate by two.
- Multiply the bit depth by two.
- Multiply the sample rate by 6.
- Multiply the bit depth by 6.
- Multiply the sample rate and bit depth together; then add 6 dB.
Multiply the bit depth by 6.
The dynamic range is based on the number of possible variations in amplitude level, which is determined by the number of bits used for each sample.
The dynamic range can be estimated by multiplying the bit depth by 6 dB. Said another way, each bit added to the binary word length increases the dynamic range by 6 dB.
The sample rate of a system affects the ____________ of the audio that gets recorded.
frequency spectrum
The sample rate (how many samples are taken per second) affects the frequency spectrum of the audio that can be captured.
The highest frequency that can be recorded accurately will be 1/2 of the sample rate.
The audio interface displayed above is called:
- Mbox Pro
- Eleven Rack
- HD OMNI
- HD I/O
HD I/O
The pictured audio interface is the Avid HD I/O.
Which of the following are differences between the HD OMNI and the HD I/O audio interfaces for Pro Tools?
(Select all that apply)
- HD OMNI works with both standard Pro Tools and Pro Tools|HD Native; HD I/O works with Pro Tools|HD Native only.
- HD OMNI includes mic preamps; HD I/O does not.
- HD OMNI has fewer analog inputs than HD I/O.
- HD ONMI does not come in different configurations like HD I/O does (i.e., 8x8x8, 16x16 analog, 16x16 digital).
- HD OMNI does not include any digital I/O options, whereas HD I/O does.
Which of the following are differences between the HD OMNI and the HD I/O audio interfaces for Pro Tools?
(Select all that apply)
- HD OMNI includes mic preamps; HD I/O does not.
- HD OMNI has fewer analog inputs than HD I/O.
- HD ONMI does not come in different configurations like HD I/O does (i.e., 8x8x8, 16x16 analog, 16x16 digital).
Both are compatible with Pro Tools|HD Native and Pro Tools|HDX hardware. The OMNI includes mic preamps (the HD I/O does not). The HD I/O offers greater input and output options.
Which of the following Pro Tools options are Apogee interfaces that integrate directly with Pro Tools through Pro Tools IO Control software?
(Select all that apply)
- Pro Tools|Fast Track Solo
- Pro Tools|Fast Track Duo
- Pro Tools|Duet
- Pro Tools|Quartet
- Pro Tools|Mbox Pro
Which of the following Pro Tools options are Apogee interfaces that integrate directly with Pro Tools through Pro Tools IO Control software?
(Select all that apply)
- Pro Tools|Duet
- Pro Tools|Quartet
The Pro Tools|Duet and Pro Tools|Quartet are Apogee audio interfaces that come bundled with Pro Tools and offer direct integration with Pro Tools software.
Which of the following products are part of the VENUE product line?
(Select all that apply)
- D-Show
- D-Command
- D-Control
- Avid S3L
Which of the following products are part of the VENUE product line?
(Select all that apply)
- D-Show
- Avid S3L
VENUE Live Sound products include D-Show, Profile, SC48, S3L, and S6L. (The D-Command and D-Control products are control surfaces for Pro Tools and are not used for mixing live sound.)
