The Mixer and Stereo Image

Question 1

Where can you find the Pre/Post fader selection fo the Return channels (Ableton) ?

Answer 1

In Session View on the master channel strip

Question 2

What are the three ways you can receive a bus signal in Live?

Answer 2

Return Input (set automatically)
Channel Input (via a return)
Plug-in sidechain input (via a return)

Question 3

What does VU stand for and what is the typical scale ?

Answer 3

VU = Volume Units, and is usually a scale from -20 to +3 milliwatts

Question 4

Describe the ‘Pan Law’ and how it is applied in Abelton (/most DAWs)

Answer 4

The Pan law states that if waveforms are played through both speakers simultaneously the amplitude will increase by 3dbs as they are summed together - most DAWs therefore actually conpensate for this so that stereo tracks panned centre will be reduced in volume by 3db.

Question 5

What are the three ways in which we percieve stereo image from the audio on a stero track ?

Answer 5

The perception of a stereo image is caused by differences in volume, frequency content and small differences in timing (phase) between the left and right speakers