SSL Flashcards
1
Q
I/O module VU meters display _____ by default
A
Tape Monitor input
2
Q
Direct outputs 1-24 are assigned to which MTR
A
The Studer tape machine
3
Q
Direct outputs 25-48 are assigned to which MTR
A
The Pro Tools HD system
4
Q
Mix Status: Signal flow for the channel path
A
Channel Line input > Large VCA Fader > Quad Bus
5
Q
Mix Status: Signal flow for the monitor path
A
Tape Monitor input > Small Fader > Routing Matrix
6
Q
Record Status: Signal flow for the channel path
A
Channel Mic input > Large VCA Fader > Routing Matrix
7
Q
Record Status: Signal flow for the monitor path
A
Tape Monitor input > Small Fader > Quad Bus
8
Q
Button that allows us to view signal going to the MTR on the I/O module VU meters
A
Ready Group
9
Q
Patchbay rows that the outputs of the MTRs appear on
A
Rows C and J
10
Q
Mix Status: INPUT + OUTPUT buttons next to the small fader
A
A post-signal processing, pre-VCA Fader split is taken from the channel path into the small fader
11
Q
Mix status: INPUT button next to the small fader
A
A pre-processing signal is taken from the channel path into the small fader
12
Q
Mix Status: OUTPUT button next to the small fader
A
A post-VCA fader split is taken from the channel path into the small fader
13
Q
Amount of busses in the Routing Matrix
A
36
32 MTB + 4 Quad Bus
14
Q
Amount of Multitrack Busses
A
32
15
Q
Amount of Quad Buses
A
4
16
Q
SSL console input that is not patchable
A
Sub Group
17
Q
Patchbay row where the direct outputs are
A
Row G
18
Q
Default monitor path input in all statuses
A
Tape monitor
19
Q
Default auxiliary split on the SSL
A
Post the Large VCA fader
20
Q
Record w/ VCAs to Monitor: T/F the Large VCA fader is in the channel path
A
False
21
Q
Record w/ VCAs to Monitor: T/F You would use Row K to patch into the Large VCA faders
A
True
22
Q
T/F: Pressing the AFL button in the Centre section will make the solos non-destructive
A
True
23
Q
T/F: Row G is the output of the Routing Matrix
A
False
24
Q
T/F: The FLIP button will switch between Channel Mic, Channel Line, and Sub Group inputs
A
False
25
T/F: The FLOAT button functions exactly like the REV button on the Neotek Elite
False
26
T/F: The insert is in the monitor path by default
False
27
T/F: The output of the oscillator can be directed to the patchbay
True
28
By default, these auxiliaries feed the cue mixes
Aux 1, Aux 2, and Cue Stereo
29
T/F: The output of the oscillator cannot be directed to the Quad outputs
False
30
This button will allow you to monitor any selected external source in the control room
EXTERNAL TO MONITORS
31
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)
32
How do you turn on or off the auxiliary send controls?
Push down on the potentiometer
33
T/F: AutoCue will latch the talkback and List Mic buttons
True
34
Outputs of the cue mixes appear on this patchbay row
Row N
35
On the patchbay, name for the outputs of the mono auxiliary sends
Echo sends
36
Button and knob that allows you to send the Quad Bus to the cue mixes
Quad to Cues + Cues level
37
Press these buttons to activate Super Cue
Ready Tape + Ready Group
38
Record + Mix
or
Record + Mix + VCAs to Monitor (triangle):
What status does the console default to?
Mix Status
39
This button allows you to monitor any selected external source in the studio
EXTERNAL TO STUDIO
40
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
41
T/F: The output of the oscillator can be directed to all Group Outputs
True
42
This meter selector will show whatever signal has been selected to the monitors
Follow Monitor
43
Button path to change the frame rate
SET UP > EX > y > s > # > END > END > n
44
Button path to add notes to a session
TITLE LIST > EX > "notes" > END
45
Button path to create a Title Name, Start time, End time
NAME TITLE > "title" > FROM > "time" > TO > "time" > EX
46
Button path to create a Track List
NAME > TRACK > EX > "track name" (down arrow to add more) > END
47
Button path to create cues
NAME CUE > "cue name" > AT "time" > EX
48
Button path to Delete a Mix
LIST MIX > EX > DELETE MIX "title of mix" > EX
49
Button path to Delete a Title
LIST TITLE > EX > DELETE TITLE > "title name" > EX > y
50
Button path to Delete All Mixes
LIST MIX > EX > DELETE all MIX > EX > y
51
Button path to Format & Label a New Reel Disk
format EX > y > m > r > EX (Format)
| label EX > m > y > y (Label)
52
Button path to Load a Reel Disk
load > EX
53
Button path to Loop Playback
CYCLE > FROM "time" > TO "time" > EX
54
Button path to Stripe Timecode
smpte/stripe/ebu > EX > "time" > RECORD ENABLE > EX > EX
55
Button path for Recall
PLAY SET UP "recall name" > EX
a (autoscan)
END (exit recall)
56
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
57
Button path to Start a New Mix
GO TO TITLE > EX > EX > STOP > NAME > HERE > END > TITLE > EX > END > "name of mix" > EX
58
Button path to restart the SSL Computer
begin > EX
59
Button path to Create a Setup
NAME SET UP "setup name" > EX > EX
60
BUTTON path to Copy/Back up a Reel Disk
COPY all > EX
61
Repeat Key
Re-executes the last executes command
62
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
63
After pushing a Command Key, you must do what next?
Add the next Command in the string, and/or push EX
64
To Label a disc you must:
Type 'label' then push EX
65
Another name for the 3.5" disk drive
Mini
66
After the labelling process is complete, the screen will display:
Title page
67
Typing errors can be corrected by pressing:
RUB, DELETE, CANCEL
68
Command to set the clock on the SSL computer:
Type 'set cl' then push EX
69
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
70
The disc holding the system software
Program disc
71
When the system asks you a question, you can answer Yes by:
Pushing the letter 'Y'
72
Which of the following is incorrect:
1. The SSL has a Reel and a Program disc
2. The SSL has two hard drives
3. SSL is currently owned by Peter Gabriel
3. SSL is currently owned by Peter Gabriel
73
Two disks used to manage the system
Program and Reel
74
Having the computer check the disk during the labelling process:
Recommended in the manual
75
Keys with words printed on them are called
Command keys
76
The type of data that the SSL Reel disk holds
Session data
77
RUB key is the same as:
Backspace
78
Command to call up the list page:
LIST EX
79
SSL G+ Series consoles use the following for session data storage:
A Reel disk that is either a 8" or 3.5" floppy
80
Command to call up the Time Display
Type 'ti' then EX
81
The two boxes displayed at the top of the SSL computer monitor are called:
Command and Status
82
SMPTE shortcut for 10 seconds
10.
83
When you put a brand new disk in the Reel drive, you must first:
Format and Label the disk
84
Type of data that is entered into the Track List
Song instruments such as Kick and Snare
85
How to Format a disk
Typing 'format' and then EX
86
Labelling a disk is:
1. Destructive
2. Partially destructive
3. Non-destructive
1. Destructive
87
Patch to transfer all 24 tracks from the Studer to Pro Tools
C/J 1-24 -> H25-48
88
How are patchrows A-K normalled on the SSL?
Rows A & B are full, and the rest are half
89
Patch to send the direct output of I/O 1 into the first input on the Apogee A/D converters
G1 -> H25
90
When patching a return signal into K, it is not necessary to press 'Ready Tape' because:
Ready Tape defaults
91
Patchrow that can be used as both an input and output
Row A
92
Mix Status: The large VCA fader is set to which input?
Channel Line input
93
Patch to get timecode from Track 24 of the Studer into the SSL Timecode Reader input
C/J 24 -> P52
94
Output patch that immediately follows the Routing Matrix
Row G
95
The 'IN' button in the SSL EQ section accepts the return from which patch point?
Row F
96
The multitrack send on Row H does what?
Inputs signal to the multitrack recorders
97
Patch from the output of an external mic pre directly into the MTR
Into Row H
98
Record Status: The small fader is set to this input
Tape Monitor Input
99
Row G receives output from the I/O after pressing:
Direct
100
Record with VCAs to Monitor: The small fader is set to this input
Channel Mic input
101
T/F: Multitrack returns are outputs
True
102
Group Monitor input on Row H does what?
It is the patch point for the grouping function on the monitor path (Ready Group)
103
3 formats that the SSL computer can use
1. Bernoulli cartridge (legacy, not really used anymore)
2. 8" Floppy
3. 3.5" Mini
104
2 types of commands for the SSL computer
QWERTY and Quick Key
105
Button path to access the engineer menu
SETUP > EX
106
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
107
This should be done before formatting any disk
Load the disk first to check if there's anything on it already; load EX
108
Button that gives the SSL control over the tape machine
Tape Enable
109
Button path to locate to 'anything'
GO TO > CUE, TITLE, etc > EX
110
Command to initiate Timecode Generator
Push PLAY, then STOP
111
Timecode Patches:
| Reader & Generator
Reader: C/J 24 -> P52
Generator: N53 -> H24
112
Command to check for disk space
di EX
113
Button path to make a revision to a Setup
REVISE > SET UP > EX
114
Button path to load a setup
PLAY > SET UP > EX
115
First menu that shows after loading a setup
Level Matching
116
Level Matching: Green Light
Need to move the fader up
117
Level Matching: Red Light
Need to move the fader down
118
Level Matching: Solid Green & Red Light
No need to move the fader - it is level matched
119
Button to Autoscan once you've loaded a setup
a > EX > EX
120
Jedi command
NAME > HERE > END > TITLE
121
Yoda (Little Jedi) command
SET UP > PRESET > MIX
then
AT "time"
122
Button to locally change fader status while automating
FSB
123
Button to globally change fader status while automating
Master Fader Status
