SSL Flashcards
I/O module VU meters display _____ by default
Tape Monitor input
Direct outputs 1-24 are assigned to which MTR
The Studer tape machine
Direct outputs 25-48 are assigned to which MTR
The Pro Tools HD system
Mix Status: Signal flow for the channel path
Channel Line input > Large VCA Fader > Quad Bus
Mix Status: Signal flow for the monitor path
Tape Monitor input > Small Fader > Routing Matrix
Record Status: Signal flow for the channel path
Channel Mic input > Large VCA Fader > Routing Matrix
Record Status: Signal flow for the monitor path
Tape Monitor input > Small Fader > Quad Bus
Button that allows us to view signal going to the MTR on the I/O module VU meters
Ready Group
Patchbay rows that the outputs of the MTRs appear on
Rows C and J
Mix Status: INPUT + OUTPUT buttons next to the small fader
A post-signal processing, pre-VCA Fader split is taken from the channel path into the small fader
Mix status: INPUT button next to the small fader
A pre-processing signal is taken from the channel path into the small fader
Mix Status: OUTPUT button next to the small fader
A post-VCA fader split is taken from the channel path into the small fader
Amount of busses in the Routing Matrix
36
32 MTB + 4 Quad Bus
Amount of Multitrack Busses
32
Amount of Quad Buses
4
SSL console input that is not patchable
Sub Group
Patchbay row where the direct outputs are
Row G
Default monitor path input in all statuses
Tape monitor
Default auxiliary split on the SSL
Post the Large VCA fader
Record w/ VCAs to Monitor: T/F the Large VCA fader is in the channel path
False
Record w/ VCAs to Monitor: T/F You would use Row K to patch into the Large VCA faders
True
T/F: Pressing the AFL button in the Centre section will make the solos non-destructive
True
T/F: Row G is the output of the Routing Matrix
False
T/F: The FLIP button will switch between Channel Mic, Channel Line, and Sub Group inputs
False
T/F: The FLOAT button functions exactly like the REV button on the Neotek Elite
False
T/F: The insert is in the monitor path by default
False
T/F: The output of the oscillator can be directed to the patchbay
True
By default, these auxiliaries feed the cue mixes
Aux 1, Aux 2, and Cue Stereo
T/F: The output of the oscillator cannot be directed to the Quad outputs
False
This button will allow you to monitor any selected external source in the control room
EXTERNAL TO MONITORS
Record + Mix Status: Press these buttons to put an I/O module into Record status
Ready Group, Ready Tape, or Ready Group + Ready Tape (Super Cue)
How do you turn on or off the auxiliary send controls?
Push down on the potentiometer
T/F: AutoCue will latch the talkback and List Mic buttons
True
Outputs of the cue mixes appear on this patchbay row
Row N
On the patchbay, name for the outputs of the mono auxiliary sends
Echo sends
Button and knob that allows you to send the Quad Bus to the cue mixes
Quad to Cues + Cues level
Press these buttons to activate Super Cue
Ready Tape + Ready Group
Record + Mix
or
Record + Mix + VCAs to Monitor (triangle):
What status does the console default to?
Mix Status
This button allows you to monitor any selected external source in the studio
EXTERNAL TO STUDIO
Record + Mix + VCAs to Monitor: These button(s) allow you to put an I/O module into Record + VCAs to Monitor status
Ready Group + Ready Tape, Ready Tape, Ready Group
T/F: The output of the oscillator can be directed to all Group Outputs
True
This meter selector will show whatever signal has been selected to the monitors
Follow Monitor
Button path to change the frame rate
SET UP > EX > y > s > # > END > END > n
Button path to add notes to a session
TITLE LIST > EX > “notes” > END
Button path to create a Title Name, Start time, End time
NAME TITLE > “title” > FROM > “time” > TO > “time” > EX
Button path to create a Track List
NAME > TRACK > EX > “track name” (down arrow to add more) > END
Button path to create cues
NAME CUE > “cue name” > AT “time” > EX
Button path to Delete a Mix
LIST MIX > EX > DELETE MIX “title of mix” > EX
Button path to Delete a Title
LIST TITLE > EX > DELETE TITLE > “title name” > EX > y
Button path to Delete All Mixes
LIST MIX > EX > DELETE all MIX > EX > y
Button path to Format & Label a New Reel Disk
format EX > y > m > r > EX (Format)
label EX > m > y > y (Label)
Button path to Load a Reel Disk
load > EX
Button path to Loop Playback
CYCLE > FROM “time” > TO “time” > EX
Button path to Stripe Timecode
smpte/stripe/ebu > EX > “time” > RECORD ENABLE > EX > EX
Button path for Recall
PLAY SET UP “recall name” > EX
a (autoscan)
END (exit recall)
Button path to Update Mix Automation at a specific time
MIX ON/OFF > GO TO MIX AT “time” > EX > EX > “automation” > END > “name of mix” > EX
Button path to Start a New Mix
GO TO TITLE > EX > EX > STOP > NAME > HERE > END > TITLE > EX > END > “name of mix” > EX
Button path to restart the SSL Computer
begin > EX
Button path to Create a Setup
NAME SET UP “setup name” > EX > EX
BUTTON path to Copy/Back up a Reel Disk
COPY all > EX
Repeat Key
Re-executes the last executes command
The system needs the following to differentiate between Titles on the disc - what can you type?
Just the first letter as long as there is no other Title that starts with the same letter
After pushing a Command Key, you must do what next?
Add the next Command in the string, and/or push EX
To Label a disc you must:
Type ‘label’ then push EX
Another name for the 3.5” disk drive
Mini
After the labelling process is complete, the screen will display:
Title page
Typing errors can be corrected by pressing:
RUB, DELETE, CANCEL
Command to set the clock on the SSL computer:
Type ‘set cl’ then push EX
To enter data into List page’s into fields, you must:
Type the first three letters of the field, then type the data, then push EX
The disc holding the system software
Program disc
When the system asks you a question, you can answer Yes by:
Pushing the letter ‘Y’
Which of the following is incorrect:
- The SSL has a Reel and a Program disc
- The SSL has two hard drives
- SSL is currently owned by Peter Gabriel
- SSL is currently owned by Peter Gabriel
Two disks used to manage the system
Program and Reel
Having the computer check the disk during the labelling process:
Recommended in the manual
Keys with words printed on them are called
Command keys
The type of data that the SSL Reel disk holds
Session data
RUB key is the same as:
Backspace
Command to call up the list page:
LIST EX
SSL G+ Series consoles use the following for session data storage:
A Reel disk that is either a 8” or 3.5” floppy
Command to call up the Time Display
Type ‘ti’ then EX
The two boxes displayed at the top of the SSL computer monitor are called:
Command and Status
SMPTE shortcut for 10 seconds
10.
When you put a brand new disk in the Reel drive, you must first:
Format and Label the disk
Type of data that is entered into the Track List
Song instruments such as Kick and Snare
How to Format a disk
Typing ‘format’ and then EX
Labelling a disk is:
- Destructive
- Partially destructive
- Non-destructive
- Destructive
Patch to transfer all 24 tracks from the Studer to Pro Tools
C/J 1-24 -> H25-48
How are patchrows A-K normalled on the SSL?
Rows A & B are full, and the rest are half
Patch to send the direct output of I/O 1 into the first input on the Apogee A/D converters
G1 -> H25
When patching a return signal into K, it is not necessary to press ‘Ready Tape’ because:
Ready Tape defaults
Patchrow that can be used as both an input and output
Row A
Mix Status: The large VCA fader is set to which input?
Channel Line input
Patch to get timecode from Track 24 of the Studer into the SSL Timecode Reader input
C/J 24 -> P52
Output patch that immediately follows the Routing Matrix
Row G
The ‘IN’ button in the SSL EQ section accepts the return from which patch point?
Row F
The multitrack send on Row H does what?
Inputs signal to the multitrack recorders
Patch from the output of an external mic pre directly into the MTR
Into Row H
Record Status: The small fader is set to this input
Tape Monitor Input
Row G receives output from the I/O after pressing:
Direct
Record with VCAs to Monitor: The small fader is set to this input
Channel Mic input
T/F: Multitrack returns are outputs
True
Group Monitor input on Row H does what?
It is the patch point for the grouping function on the monitor path (Ready Group)
3 formats that the SSL computer can use
- Bernoulli cartridge (legacy, not really used anymore)
- 8” Floppy
- 3.5” Mini
2 types of commands for the SSL computer
QWERTY and Quick Key
Button path to access the engineer menu
SETUP > EX
Simple explanation between END & EXECUTE
End would save information you’ve entered that isn’t a ‘command’ to do something or to navigate somewhere; ex. typing in notes, END
Execute would be to complete a ‘command,’ whether that command is to create something or to go somewhere; ex. NAME TITLE “title” EX or GO TO TITLE EX
This should be done before formatting any disk
Load the disk first to check if there’s anything on it already; load EX
Button that gives the SSL control over the tape machine
Tape Enable
Button path to locate to ‘anything’
GO TO > CUE, TITLE, etc > EX
Command to initiate Timecode Generator
Push PLAY, then STOP
Timecode Patches:
Reader & Generator
Reader: C/J 24 -> P52
Generator: N53 -> H24
Command to check for disk space
di EX
Button path to make a revision to a Setup
REVISE > SET UP > EX
Button path to load a setup
PLAY > SET UP > EX
First menu that shows after loading a setup
Level Matching
Level Matching: Green Light
Need to move the fader up
Level Matching: Red Light
Need to move the fader down
Level Matching: Solid Green & Red Light
No need to move the fader - it is level matched
Button to Autoscan once you’ve loaded a setup
a > EX > EX
Jedi command
NAME > HERE > END > TITLE
Yoda (Little Jedi) command
SET UP > PRESET > MIX
then
AT “time”
Button to locally change fader status while automating
FSB
Button to globally change fader status while automating
Master Fader Status
