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1
Q

I/O module VU meters display _____ by default

A

Tape Monitor input

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2
Q

Direct outputs 1-24 are assigned to which MTR

A

The Studer tape machine

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3
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Direct outputs 25-48 are assigned to which MTR

A

The Pro Tools HD system

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4
Q

Mix Status: Signal flow for the channel path

A

Channel Line input > Large VCA Fader > Quad Bus

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5
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Mix Status: Signal flow for the monitor path

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Tape Monitor input > Small Fader > Routing Matrix

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6
Q

Record Status: Signal flow for the channel path

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Channel Mic input > Large VCA Fader > Routing Matrix

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7
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Record Status: Signal flow for the monitor path

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Tape Monitor input > Small Fader > Quad Bus

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8
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Button that allows us to view signal going to the MTR on the I/O module VU meters

A

Ready Group

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9
Q

Patchbay rows that the outputs of the MTRs appear on

A

Rows C and J

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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

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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

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12
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Mix Status: OUTPUT button next to the small fader

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A post-VCA fader split is taken from the channel path into the small fader

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13
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Amount of busses in the Routing Matrix

A

36

32 MTB + 4 Quad Bus

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14
Q

Amount of Multitrack Busses

A

32

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15
Q

Amount of Quad Buses

A

4

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16
Q

SSL console input that is not patchable

A

Sub Group

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17
Q

Patchbay row where the direct outputs are

A

Row G

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18
Q

Default monitor path input in all statuses

A

Tape monitor

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19
Q

Default auxiliary split on the SSL

A

Post the Large VCA fader

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20
Q

Record w/ VCAs to Monitor: T/F the Large VCA fader is in the channel path

A

False

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21
Q

Record w/ VCAs to Monitor: T/F You would use Row K to patch into the Large VCA faders

A

True

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22
Q

T/F: Pressing the AFL button in the Centre section will make the solos non-destructive

A

True

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23
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T/F: Row G is the output of the Routing Matrix

A

False

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24
Q

T/F: The FLIP button will switch between Channel Mic, Channel Line, and Sub Group inputs

A

False

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25
Q

T/F: The FLOAT button functions exactly like the REV button on the Neotek Elite

A

False

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26
Q

T/F: The insert is in the monitor path by default

A

False

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27
Q

T/F: The output of the oscillator can be directed to the patchbay

A

True

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28
Q

By default, these auxiliaries feed the cue mixes

A

Aux 1, Aux 2, and Cue Stereo

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29
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T/F: The output of the oscillator cannot be directed to the Quad outputs

A

False

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30
Q

This button will allow you to monitor any selected external source in the control room

A

EXTERNAL TO MONITORS

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31
Q

Record + Mix Status: Press these buttons to put an I/O module into Record status

A

Ready Group, Ready Tape, or Ready Group + Ready Tape (Super Cue)

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32
Q

How do you turn on or off the auxiliary send controls?

A

Push down on the potentiometer

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33
Q

T/F: AutoCue will latch the talkback and List Mic buttons

A

True

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34
Q

Outputs of the cue mixes appear on this patchbay row

A

Row N

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35
Q

On the patchbay, name for the outputs of the mono auxiliary sends

A

Echo sends

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36
Q

Button and knob that allows you to send the Quad Bus to the cue mixes

A

Quad to Cues + Cues level

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37
Q

Press these buttons to activate Super Cue

A

Ready Tape + Ready Group

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38
Q

Record + Mix
or
Record + Mix + VCAs to Monitor (triangle):
What status does the console default to?

A

Mix Status

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39
Q

This button allows you to monitor any selected external source in the studio

A

EXTERNAL TO STUDIO

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40
Q

Record + Mix + VCAs to Monitor: These button(s) allow you to put an I/O module into Record + VCAs to Monitor status

A

Ready Group + Ready Tape, Ready Tape, Ready Group

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41
Q

T/F: The output of the oscillator can be directed to all Group Outputs

A

True

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42
Q

This meter selector will show whatever signal has been selected to the monitors

A

Follow Monitor

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43
Q

Button path to change the frame rate

A

SET UP > EX > y > s > # > END > END > n

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44
Q

Button path to add notes to a session

A

TITLE LIST > EX > “notes” > END

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45
Q

Button path to create a Title Name, Start time, End time

A

NAME TITLE > “title” > FROM > “time” > TO > “time” > EX

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46
Q

Button path to create a Track List

A

NAME > TRACK > EX > “track name” (down arrow to add more) > END

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47
Q

Button path to create cues

A

NAME CUE > “cue name” > AT “time” > EX

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48
Q

Button path to Delete a Mix

A

LIST MIX > EX > DELETE MIX “title of mix” > EX

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49
Q

Button path to Delete a Title

A

LIST TITLE > EX > DELETE TITLE > “title name” > EX > y

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50
Q

Button path to Delete All Mixes

A

LIST MIX > EX > DELETE all MIX > EX > y

51
Q

Button path to Format & Label a New Reel Disk

A

format EX > y > m > r > EX (Format)

label EX > m > y > y (Label)

52
Q

Button path to Load a Reel Disk

A

load > EX

53
Q

Button path to Loop Playback

A

CYCLE > FROM “time” > TO “time” > EX

54
Q

Button path to Stripe Timecode

A

smpte/stripe/ebu > EX > “time” > RECORD ENABLE > EX > EX

55
Q

Button path for Recall

A

PLAY SET UP “recall name” > EX
a (autoscan)
END (exit recall)

56
Q

Button path to Update Mix Automation at a specific time

A

MIX ON/OFF > GO TO MIX AT “time” > EX > EX > “automation” > END > “name of mix” > EX

57
Q

Button path to Start a New Mix

A

GO TO TITLE > EX > EX > STOP > NAME > HERE > END > TITLE > EX > END > “name of mix” > EX

58
Q

Button path to restart the SSL Computer

A

begin > EX

59
Q

Button path to Create a Setup

A

NAME SET UP “setup name” > EX > EX

60
Q

BUTTON path to Copy/Back up a Reel Disk

A

COPY all > EX

61
Q

Repeat Key

A

Re-executes the last executes command

62
Q

The system needs the following to differentiate between Titles on the disc - what can you type?

A

Just the first letter as long as there is no other Title that starts with the same letter

63
Q

After pushing a Command Key, you must do what next?

A

Add the next Command in the string, and/or push EX

64
Q

To Label a disc you must:

A

Type ‘label’ then push EX

65
Q

Another name for the 3.5” disk drive

A

Mini

66
Q

After the labelling process is complete, the screen will display:

A

Title page

67
Q

Typing errors can be corrected by pressing:

A

RUB, DELETE, CANCEL

68
Q

Command to set the clock on the SSL computer:

A

Type ‘set cl’ then push EX

69
Q

To enter data into List page’s into fields, you must:

A

Type the first three letters of the field, then type the data, then push EX

70
Q

The disc holding the system software

A

Program disc

71
Q

When the system asks you a question, you can answer Yes by:

A

Pushing the letter ‘Y’

72
Q

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
A
  1. SSL is currently owned by Peter Gabriel
73
Q

Two disks used to manage the system

A

Program and Reel

74
Q

Having the computer check the disk during the labelling process:

A

Recommended in the manual

75
Q

Keys with words printed on them are called

A

Command keys

76
Q

The type of data that the SSL Reel disk holds

A

Session data

77
Q

RUB key is the same as:

A

Backspace

78
Q

Command to call up the list page:

A

LIST EX

79
Q

SSL G+ Series consoles use the following for session data storage:

A

A Reel disk that is either a 8” or 3.5” floppy

80
Q

Command to call up the Time Display

A

Type ‘ti’ then EX

81
Q

The two boxes displayed at the top of the SSL computer monitor are called:

A

Command and Status

82
Q

SMPTE shortcut for 10 seconds

A

10.

83
Q

When you put a brand new disk in the Reel drive, you must first:

A

Format and Label the disk

84
Q

Type of data that is entered into the Track List

A

Song instruments such as Kick and Snare

85
Q

How to Format a disk

A

Typing ‘format’ and then EX

86
Q

Labelling a disk is:

  1. Destructive
  2. Partially destructive
  3. Non-destructive
A
  1. Destructive
87
Q

Patch to transfer all 24 tracks from the Studer to Pro Tools

A

C/J 1-24 -> H25-48

88
Q

How are patchrows A-K normalled on the SSL?

A

Rows A & B are full, and the rest are half

89
Q

Patch to send the direct output of I/O 1 into the first input on the Apogee A/D converters

A

G1 -> H25

90
Q

When patching a return signal into K, it is not necessary to press ‘Ready Tape’ because:

A

Ready Tape defaults

91
Q

Patchrow that can be used as both an input and output

A

Row A

92
Q

Mix Status: The large VCA fader is set to which input?

A

Channel Line input

93
Q

Patch to get timecode from Track 24 of the Studer into the SSL Timecode Reader input

A

C/J 24 -> P52

94
Q

Output patch that immediately follows the Routing Matrix

A

Row G

95
Q

The ‘IN’ button in the SSL EQ section accepts the return from which patch point?

A

Row F

96
Q

The multitrack send on Row H does what?

A

Inputs signal to the multitrack recorders

97
Q

Patch from the output of an external mic pre directly into the MTR

A

Into Row H

98
Q

Record Status: The small fader is set to this input

A

Tape Monitor Input

99
Q

Row G receives output from the I/O after pressing:

A

Direct

100
Q

Record with VCAs to Monitor: The small fader is set to this input

A

Channel Mic input

101
Q

T/F: Multitrack returns are outputs

A

True

102
Q

Group Monitor input on Row H does what?

A

It is the patch point for the grouping function on the monitor path (Ready Group)

103
Q

3 formats that the SSL computer can use

A
  1. Bernoulli cartridge (legacy, not really used anymore)
  2. 8” Floppy
  3. 3.5” Mini
104
Q

2 types of commands for the SSL computer

A

QWERTY and Quick Key

105
Q

Button path to access the engineer menu

A

SETUP > EX

106
Q

Simple explanation between END & EXECUTE

A

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
Q

This should be done before formatting any disk

A

Load the disk first to check if there’s anything on it already; load EX

108
Q

Button that gives the SSL control over the tape machine

A

Tape Enable

109
Q

Button path to locate to ‘anything’

A

GO TO > CUE, TITLE, etc > EX

110
Q

Command to initiate Timecode Generator

A

Push PLAY, then STOP

111
Q

Timecode Patches:

Reader & Generator

A

Reader: C/J 24 -> P52
Generator: N53 -> H24

112
Q

Command to check for disk space

A

di EX

113
Q

Button path to make a revision to a Setup

A

REVISE > SET UP > EX

114
Q

Button path to load a setup

A

PLAY > SET UP > EX

115
Q

First menu that shows after loading a setup

A

Level Matching

116
Q

Level Matching: Green Light

A

Need to move the fader up

117
Q

Level Matching: Red Light

A

Need to move the fader down

118
Q

Level Matching: Solid Green & Red Light

A

No need to move the fader - it is level matched

119
Q

Button to Autoscan once you’ve loaded a setup

A

a > EX > EX

120
Q

Jedi command

A

NAME > HERE > END > TITLE

121
Q

Yoda (Little Jedi) command

A

SET UP > PRESET > MIX
then
AT “time”

122
Q

Button to locally change fader status while automating

A

FSB

123
Q

Button to globally change fader status while automating

A

Master Fader Status

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