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SSL Test Flashcards

1
Q

On the SSL, the disc holding the system software is called:

A

the Program Disk

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2
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Labeling the disc is:

A

Destructive

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3
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The system needs the following to differentiate between Titles on the disc:

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just the first letter, as long as there are no other titles that start with that letter.

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4
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command keys automatically enter a ______ before and after the command

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space

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5
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On the SSL, the command to Load a Reel disc is:

A

Type “Load” then push Execute

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6
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What kind of data does the SSL Reel disk hold?

A

Session Data

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7
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The SSL console uses two disks to manage the system. Their names are:

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Program and Reel

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8
Q

What kind of session data would be entered into the SSL TRACK list?

A

song instruments, such as Kick and Snare

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9
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SSL G+ Series consoles use the following for session data storage:

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a Reel disc that is either an 8” or a 3.5” floppy

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10
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The two boxes displayed at the top of the SSL computer monitor are called:

A

Command and Status

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11
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On the SSL, when you put a brand new disc in the Reel drive, you must first:

A

Format and Label the disc

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12
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“Rub” on the SSL equals…

A

Backspace

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13
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how to format a disc?

A

typing “Format” then pushing Execute

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14
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On the SSL, the command to call up the Time Display is:

A

type “TI” then push Execute

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15
Q

SMPTE shortcut for 10 seconds?

A

10.

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16
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On the SSL E/G Series Console, the keys with words printed on them are called:

A

Command Keys

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17
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Typing errors can be corrected by pressing:

A

the Rub, Delete, or Cancel keys

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18
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On the SSL, the command to call up the list page is:

A

pushing the List key, then the Execute key

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19
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On the SSL, after the labeling process is complete the screen will display:

A

the List page

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20
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On the SSL, what is another name for the 3.5” disk drive?

A

Mini. also can be referred to as Mini-Floppy

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21
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the 8” disk is called the

A

Floppy

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22
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the Bernoulli drive is called the

A

Cartridge

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23
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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?

A

it is in Bold Type and All caps

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24
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On the SSL, to enter data into the List page’s info fields, you must:

A

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

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25
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The command to set the clock on the SSL computer is:

A

type SET CL then push Execute

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26
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On the SSL, to Label a disc, you must:

A

type Label then push Execute

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27
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On the SSL, the Repeat key does what?

A

Re-Executes the last executed command.

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28
Q

What row is the group / direct outputs on the patchbay?

A

Row G

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29
Q

what does the “tape enable” button do?

A

puts the tape machine online with the SSL computer

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30
Q

What is the difference between Goto and Play when locating tape?

A

Goto locates then STOPS tape / Play locates then PLAYS tape

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31
Q

Which patch allows timecode to feed the SSL computer from tape?

A

C or J to READ

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32
Q

When creating anything NEW on the SSL computer, the command starts with?

A

Name

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33
Q

On the SSL patchbay, how many outputs are there for Echo Sends 1 and Echo Sends 2?

A

4 for each.

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34
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What is the command to initiate the SSL Time Code Generator?

A

SMPTE, execute

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35
Q

You call them track sheets, the SSL computer calls them?

A

Track Lists

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36
Q

How do you create a title?

A

Name, Title, Execute

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37
Q

What is the button the SSL computer uses for tape location?

A

Goto

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38
Q

What does the right and left arrow keys do?

A

changes the computer display pages

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39
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In Pro Tools they are called Markers, on an SSL they’re called?

A

Cues

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40
Q

What are the two procedures to prepare a new disc for use with the SSL?

A

Format and Label

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41
Q

What are the two legacy and one current storage platforms that come with an SSL 4000 Series console?

A

Bernoulli, Floppy, Mini

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42
Q

When removing a title, cue, mix or setup from the SSL Reel disc, the command will start with what?

A

Delete

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43
Q

You call them auxillary sends, the SSL calls them This? and This?

A

Echo + Cue Sends

44
Q

When recalling a session from a setup, what button lets you jump from channel to channel?

A

Grey button on the Large VCA fader

45
Q

The outputs of the multitrack recorder are what letters on the patchbay?

A

C and J

46
Q

What does the question mark after the word SMPTE mean?

A

tape speed mismatch

47
Q

How do you add notes to the disc on the SSL?

A

Title List Execute

48
Q

The input to the multitrack recorders is what letter?

A

H

49
Q

What does the Large / Small button do on the SSL?

A

Zooms display in the monitor while in recall

50
Q

Which button allows you to set up a loop or shuttle?

A

Cycle

51
Q

On the list page, what is the only credit you must use three letters for?

A

Artist (ART)

52
Q

How do you view a list of cues on the SSL computer?

A

List Cue Execute

53
Q

How do you view lists of cues, titles, setups and mixes?

A

List (cue, title, setup, mix) Execute

54
Q

With only the EQ’s CH button pressed, the filters are placed before or after the EQ?

A

After

55
Q

What does an * in the SMTPE window mean?

A

No tach pulses are detected by the computer

56
Q

What command creates a Track List?

A

Name Track Execute

57
Q

What frame rate does Studio A default to?

A

30 FPS

58
Q

What command will access the Engineer’s Menu Page?

A

Setup Execute

59
Q

What is the command to check disk space?

A

DI Execute

60
Q

What does a ? in the SMTPE window mean?

A

The speed of the tape machine doesn’t match the speed on the List Page

61
Q

What command creates a Notes Page?

A

TITLE LIST EXECUTE

62
Q

What does ???? in the SMTPE window mean?

A

Synchronizer is not responding

63
Q

What button will insert the EQ into the monitor path?

A

MON

64
Q

What button will disconnect the filters from the EQ and place them directly after the channel input section?

A

SPLIT

65
Q

When trying to sync up Pro Tools with the Studer, one should setup the “clock reference” to

A

LTC

66
Q

true or false: If the EQ and the Dynamics sections are both inserted into the monitor path, the EQ is always pre the Dynamics.

A

true

67
Q

What command key locates and starts playing automatically?

A

Play

68
Q

What button inserts the Dynamics into the channel path post the EQ?

A

CH OUT

69
Q

What command key locates?

A

GOTO

70
Q

The SSL EQ is composed of:

A

a bandpass filter, high and low shelving filters, and 2 peaking midrange filters

71
Q

On the dynamic section, which potentiometer do you pull up on to change from an automatic attack to a preset fast attack?

A

Release

72
Q

What button will insert the EQ in the channel path?

A

CH

73
Q

What is the significance of time code flickering?

A

Dropouts

74
Q

how to turn on automation:

A

press MIX ON/OFF

75
Q

automation: UA means…

A

update by absolute. will destructively write over fader and cut automation

76
Q

automation: RC means…

A

revise cuts. will put the cuts in Absolute and the faders in trim

77
Q

automation: AT means…

A

auto-takeover. allows for smooth fader transition using null point automation

78
Q

automation: PV means…

A

Preview. puts the faders and cuts into preview allowing for automation to be auditioned

79
Q

automation: IP means…

A

Immediate Pickup. writes as soon as you move a fader or engage a cut

80
Q

what command reboots the SSL computer?

A

Begin Execute

81
Q

command to create a new title?

A

Name Title Execute

82
Q

command to rename a title?

A

Title (type title name) Name (type new name) Execute

83
Q

command to create a new cue?

A

Name Cue Execute

84
Q

Row D on the patchbay is

A

Channel Line Inputs

85
Q

Row C on the patchbay is

A

Multitrack Returns

86
Q

Row B on the patchbay is

A

Channel Mic Inputs

87
Q

Row A on the patchbay is

A

Mic Lines

88
Q

Row E on the patchbay is

A

Channel Insert Sends

89
Q

Row F on the patchbay is

A

Channel Insert Returns

90
Q

Row G on the patchbay is

A

Group Outputs

91
Q

Row H on the patchbay is

A

Multitrack Sends and Group Monitor Inputs

92
Q

Row J on the patchbay is

A

Multitrack Returns

93
Q

Row K on the patchbay is

A

Tape Monitor Inputs

94
Q

Bernoulli =

A

Cartridge

95
Q

LOAD EX does what?

A

Loads Reel Disk

96
Q

LABEL EX does what?

A

Transfers “List” page template to Reel Disk

97
Q

command to open Notes page

A

Title List Execute

98
Q

command for New track list

A

Name Track Execute

99
Q

command for New Setup

A

Name Setup ______ Execute

100
Q

another word for a Setup is a

A

Snapshot

101
Q

To and From times cannot be…

A

changed in the same command

102
Q

command to store a new setup

A

Name Setup _______ Execute

103
Q

command to recall a setup on a specific I/O

A

Play Setup _______ Execute

104
Q

10:

A

10 minutes

105
Q

10: :

A

10 hours

106
Q

New title called “Zebra” from 10 seconds to 4 minutes and 43 seconds

A

Name Title “Zebra” From 10. to 4:43

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