SSL Test Flashcards
On the SSL, the disc holding the system software is called:
the Program Disk
Labeling the disc is:
Destructive
The system needs the following to differentiate between Titles on the disc:
just the first letter, as long as there are no other titles that start with that letter.
command keys automatically enter a ______ before and after the command
space
On the SSL, the command to Load a Reel disc is:
Type “Load” then push Execute
What kind of data does the SSL Reel disk hold?
Session Data
The SSL console uses two disks to manage the system. Their names are:
Program and Reel
What kind of session data would be entered into the SSL TRACK list?
song instruments, such as Kick and Snare
SSL G+ Series consoles use the following for session data storage:
a Reel disc that is either an 8” or a 3.5” floppy
The two boxes displayed at the top of the SSL computer monitor are called:
Command and Status
On the SSL, when you put a brand new disc in the Reel drive, you must first:
Format and Label the disc
“Rub” on the SSL equals…
Backspace
how to format a disc?
typing “Format” then pushing Execute
On the SSL, the command to call up the Time Display is:
type “TI” then push Execute
SMPTE shortcut for 10 seconds?
10.
On the SSL E/G Series Console, the keys with words printed on them are called:
Command Keys
Typing errors can be corrected by pressing:
the Rub, Delete, or Cancel keys
On the SSL, the command to call up the list page is:
pushing the List key, then the Execute key
On the SSL, after the labeling process is complete the screen will display:
the List page
On the SSL, what is another name for the 3.5” disk drive?
Mini. also can be referred to as Mini-Floppy
the 8” disk is called the
Floppy
the Bernoulli drive is called the
Cartridge
In Chapter 3 of the SSL computer manual, the Command key data in the text is designated differently than the data entered by the QWERTY keypad in which way?
it is in Bold Type and All caps
On the SSL, to enter data into the List page’s info fields, you must:
Type the first three letters of the field, space, type the data, then push Execute
The command to set the clock on the SSL computer is:
type SET CL then push Execute
On the SSL, to Label a disc, you must:
type Label then push Execute
On the SSL, the Repeat key does what?
Re-Executes the last executed command.
What row is the group / direct outputs on the patchbay?
Row G
what does the “tape enable” button do?
puts the tape machine online with the SSL computer
What is the difference between Goto and Play when locating tape?
Goto locates then STOPS tape / Play locates then PLAYS tape
Which patch allows timecode to feed the SSL computer from tape?
C or J to READ
When creating anything NEW on the SSL computer, the command starts with?
Name
On the SSL patchbay, how many outputs are there for Echo Sends 1 and Echo Sends 2?
4 for each.
What is the command to initiate the SSL Time Code Generator?
SMPTE, execute
You call them track sheets, the SSL computer calls them?
Track Lists
How do you create a title?
Name, Title, Execute
What is the button the SSL computer uses for tape location?
Goto
What does the right and left arrow keys do?
changes the computer display pages
In Pro Tools they are called Markers, on an SSL they’re called?
Cues
What are the two procedures to prepare a new disc for use with the SSL?
Format and Label
What are the two legacy and one current storage platforms that come with an SSL 4000 Series console?
Bernoulli, Floppy, Mini
When removing a title, cue, mix or setup from the SSL Reel disc, the command will start with what?
Delete
You call them auxillary sends, the SSL calls them This? and This?
Echo + Cue Sends
When recalling a session from a setup, what button lets you jump from channel to channel?
Grey button on the Large VCA fader
The outputs of the multitrack recorder are what letters on the patchbay?
C and J
What does the question mark after the word SMPTE mean?
tape speed mismatch
How do you add notes to the disc on the SSL?
Title List Execute
The input to the multitrack recorders is what letter?
H
What does the Large / Small button do on the SSL?
Zooms display in the monitor while in recall
Which button allows you to set up a loop or shuttle?
Cycle
On the list page, what is the only credit you must use three letters for?
Artist (ART)
How do you view a list of cues on the SSL computer?
List Cue Execute
How do you view lists of cues, titles, setups and mixes?
List (cue, title, setup, mix) Execute
With only the EQ’s CH button pressed, the filters are placed before or after the EQ?
After
What does an * in the SMTPE window mean?
No tach pulses are detected by the computer
What command creates a Track List?
Name Track Execute
What frame rate does Studio A default to?
30 FPS
What command will access the Engineer’s Menu Page?
Setup Execute
What is the command to check disk space?
DI Execute
What does a ? in the SMTPE window mean?
The speed of the tape machine doesn’t match the speed on the List Page
What command creates a Notes Page?
TITLE LIST EXECUTE
What does ???? in the SMTPE window mean?
Synchronizer is not responding
What button will insert the EQ into the monitor path?
MON
What button will disconnect the filters from the EQ and place them directly after the channel input section?
SPLIT
When trying to sync up Pro Tools with the Studer, one should setup the “clock reference” to
LTC
true or false: If the EQ and the Dynamics sections are both inserted into the monitor path, the EQ is always pre the Dynamics.
true
What command key locates and starts playing automatically?
Play
What button inserts the Dynamics into the channel path post the EQ?
CH OUT
What command key locates?
GOTO
The SSL EQ is composed of:
a bandpass filter, high and low shelving filters, and 2 peaking midrange filters
On the dynamic section, which potentiometer do you pull up on to change from an automatic attack to a preset fast attack?
Release
What button will insert the EQ in the channel path?
CH
What is the significance of time code flickering?
Dropouts
how to turn on automation:
press MIX ON/OFF
automation: UA means…
update by absolute. will destructively write over fader and cut automation
automation: RC means…
revise cuts. will put the cuts in Absolute and the faders in trim
automation: AT means…
auto-takeover. allows for smooth fader transition using null point automation
automation: PV means…
Preview. puts the faders and cuts into preview allowing for automation to be auditioned
automation: IP means…
Immediate Pickup. writes as soon as you move a fader or engage a cut
what command reboots the SSL computer?
Begin Execute
command to create a new title?
Name Title Execute
command to rename a title?
Title (type title name) Name (type new name) Execute
command to create a new cue?
Name Cue Execute
Row D on the patchbay is
Channel Line Inputs
Row C on the patchbay is
Multitrack Returns
Row B on the patchbay is
Channel Mic Inputs
Row A on the patchbay is
Mic Lines
Row E on the patchbay is
Channel Insert Sends
Row F on the patchbay is
Channel Insert Returns
Row G on the patchbay is
Group Outputs
Row H on the patchbay is
Multitrack Sends and Group Monitor Inputs
Row J on the patchbay is
Multitrack Returns
Row K on the patchbay is
Tape Monitor Inputs
Bernoulli =
Cartridge
LOAD EX does what?
Loads Reel Disk
LABEL EX does what?
Transfers “List” page template to Reel Disk
command to open Notes page
Title List Execute
command for New track list
Name Track Execute
command for New Setup
Name Setup ______ Execute
another word for a Setup is a
Snapshot
To and From times cannot be…
changed in the same command
command to store a new setup
Name Setup _______ Execute
command to recall a setup on a specific I/O
Play Setup _______ Execute
10:
10 minutes
10: :
10 hours
New title called “Zebra” from 10 seconds to 4 minutes and 43 seconds
Name Title “Zebra” From 10. to 4:43
