Quiz 2 Flashcards
When doing an OTB tracking session, which button allows you to see an incoming mic signal on the channel meter?
Input (Channel Meters row)
A DI box:
Balances the signal.
A Mic cable typically uses an ______ type of connector.
XLR
When doing an OTB tracking session, which button sets the channel input to receive a Mic Signal?
Mic
When neutralizing for an OTB tracking session, the console’s pan knobs should be
Panned center at 12 o’clock
Which Pro Tools edit mode forces an action to snap to beats and sub-beats?
Grid mode
TRS refers to which type of connector?
Tip Ring Sleeve
Which button on the console assigns a channel to the Stereo “Mix A” bus?
Mix A
Assuming that the console has been neutralized, and that the 48V, Rec. Ready, and the PT I/Os have been assigned as needed, what is the proper sequence for getting levels?
- Solo the input section (CHOP AFL)
- Adjust the input trim to achieve a healthy level on the Pro Tools and PFL meters, then de-solo.
- Adjust the monitor level (using the physical fader), to achieve a healthy level in the Mix A bus.
What is the Signal Flow for an OTB tracking session (Split Mode / Analog Focus) on the SSL Duality console?
Mic
(Mic Out)
(Channel In)
Channel Trim
EQ
(Channel Insert Send)
(Channel Insert Return)
(Channel Output [CHOP])
(HD I/O In)
(HD I/O Out)
(Monitor Input)
Aux Sends (Cue)
Monitor Fader
Mix A Assignment
Stereo Mix Bus
Problem: You’re tracking out of the box (OTB). The Protools track you’re recording to is showing a nice level, but you can’t hear a sound coming from the SSL Duality. Is the problem going to be in the input section (pre CHOP), or the monitor section (post CHOP) of the channel?
Monitor section (post CHOP)
A guitar cable typically uses a connector with the fractional shaft of one ______ of an ______
Quarter of an Inch (1/4”)
On a TRS connector, the Cold (Negative) signal is carried by the:
Ring
To set a channel’s options via the Central Routing Panel, you must first “Select” it. What is the appropriate button to select a channel?
Select.
When doing an OTB tracking session, which button sets the Channel Output to “Pre Fade”?
Pre Fade
Match the correct position/state of each number shown in the image, in order to neutralize the input module for an OTB tracking session:
INPUT: PAD: DRV IN: 48V: HI-Z: DRV Control: CH Trim: Phase (Ø): FILT to INP:
INPUT: Counter Clockwise PAD: Off DRV IN: Off 48V: Off HI-Z: Off DRV Control: Counter Clockwise CH Trim: Centered Phase (Ø): Off FILT to INP: On
Which Pro Tools edit mode allows an action to move freely and independently of beats and sub-beats?
Slip mode
Problem: While tracking OTB, you solo using the “CH OP AFL” button and see a healthy signal on the meter, yet when you de-solo, there’s no audio level in the Stereo Mix A Bus.
Name two things that could be responsible for this.
Pro Tools I/O has not been properly assigned
Monitor fader is down
Name two types of devices which can be run by phantom power.
An active DI
Condenser Mic
A channel is in record ready, with auto-input engaged. Match the following transport modes to the monitor source.
- Punched out of recording
- Punched in to recording
- Play
- Stopped
- Punched out of recording: Playback
- Punched in to recording: Input
- Play: Playback
- Stopped: Input
The output of a direct box will be different than the input signal in these two ways:
It will have changed to a low impedance, balanced signal.
A stereo connector typically has how many contact points?
3
To achieve a signal flow which is optimum for tracking, the center routing section (channel options) should show the following for all channels: Channel In: Processing Order: Channel Out: Channel Meters: All Channels:
Channel In should be set to: MIC and SPLIT
Processing Order should be set to: INS POST EQ and FILTER TO INPUT
Channel Output should be set to: PRE FADE
Channel Meters should be set to: INPUT
All channels should be assigned to: MIX A BUS
When doing an OTB tracking session, which button sets selected channels to Split Mode?
SPLIT
What does an XLR connector look like?
3 prongs, female/male
What does an RCA connector look like?
Small prongs, used for TVs
What does a TRS connector look like?
1 prong, 2 rings on prong
What does a 1/4” Unbalanced connector look like?
1 prong, 1 ring on prong
Pin #2 on an XLR connector carries the
Hot (Positive) signal
If you are using a condenser mic in your session, which button will provide it with Phantom Power?
+48V
On a TRS connector, the Hot (Positive) signal is carried by the:
Tip
