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Week 9 - Mixing in Pro Tools Flashcards

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1
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What are the two main options for mixing?

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  1. On a console
  2. “In the Box”
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What are the main factors you should take into consideration when comparing mixing on a console to “In the Box” mixing?

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  1. Hardware Requirements
  2. Ergonomics
  3. Sound Quality
  4. Signal-Processing Capabilities
  5. Automation and Recall
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What is the signal flow for a mixing setup where Pro Tools takes the place of a multitrack recorder?

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Computer –> Audio Interface –> Console (mixing happens here) –> Speakers

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What is the signal flow for a mixing setup “In the Box”?

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Computer (mixing happens here) –> Audio Interface –> Speakers

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5
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How are channels formatted on a mixing console?

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Channels are used to control one audio signal at a time. The audio signal is typically the output from a multitrack recorder.

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What are the types of channels you can find on a console?

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  1. Recording
  2. Monitoring
  3. Output
  4. Auxiliary
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What is the main function of a channel in Pro Tools?

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Control mechanisms for various types of Pro Tools tracks, including MIDI and audio signals.

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What is the main usability difference between the mixing console and In the Box?

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The Pro Tools tracks can be positioned anywhere inside of the Pro Tools project.
You can also add and delete tracks much easier.

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9
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What features are included in a console master section?

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-Communications features
-Test-tone generation
-Sub-group faders
-Master faders
-Master auxiliary mixing bus level controls
-Auxiliary return level controls

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10
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What features are included in the Master Fader section in Pro Tools? What features are not included in the master section in Pro Tools?

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Included:
-Master Fader channels

Not included:
-Monitoring controls
-Speaker level
-Speaker selection

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11
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What are the standard control mechanisms found on a mixing console?

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  1. Faders
  2. Pan pots
  3. Mute switches
  4. Solo
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12
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On a base visual level, in Pro Tools channels, are there more controls than a console, or less controls than a console?

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On a base visual level, there are less controls than a console. The controls for the other effects are located in other various places in Pro Tools.

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Where are the various effects, like EQ, compression, limiting, reverb, etc., located in Pro Tools?

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The various effects that Pro Tools offers are provided by plug-ins, which are windows with separate views for the specific effects.

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How are auxiliary send controls accessed in Pro Tools?

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Auxiliary send controls are also accessed on their own window.

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What is the 3rd main control that is located on a console or interface, but is not found in the controls in Pro Tools?

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The 3rd main control that is located on a console or interface, but is not found in the controls in Pro Tools, is the microphone trim control.

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16
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What is a mix bus?

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A mix bus is a mechanism that puts multiple audio signal together.

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17
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What are examples of mix busses?

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  1. The stereo out on a console/interface
  2. Mixing busses
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18
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Does Pro Tools provide any dedicated mix busses in their program?

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No, Pro Tools does not provide any dedicated mix busses in their program. Pro Tools provide general-purpose busses like:
1. Auxiliary sends
2. Submixes
3. Stereo out

19
Q

When mixing on a console, where is the audio coming from?

A

A multitrack recorder.

20
Q

When recording in Pro Tools, what is the source for the audio?

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  1. Audio files streaming from the disk
  2. Incoming audio connected to interface channels
  3. Outputs of the general-purpose busses
21
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How is signal processing formatted on a traditional console?

A

Some signal processing features are located on a console, like EQ, compression. The other signal processing can be patched in via external effects.

22
Q

How is signal processing formatted in Pro Tools?

A

Signal processing is achieved via add-on plug-ins.

23
Q

How many inserts/plug-ins can you put on a single audio track?

A

10 inserts/plug-ins

24
Q

How are aux sends accessed on traditional consoles?

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  1. Traditional consoles provide aux sends on individual channels.
  2. Aux return modules
  3. Unused mix channel
25
Q

How are aux sends accessed in Pro Tools?

A

Aux sends can be routed to:
1. Busses
2. Audio interface channels

26
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Is automation possible on a traditional console?
How is automation utilized on a traditional console?

A

Automation is possible on a traditional console. It is not found on every single console, though.
Automation is utilized by storing fader and mute rides.

27
Q

Are there any limitations to what can be automated in Pro Tools?

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No, there are no limitations to what can be automated in Pro Tools. Any mix parameter is able to be automated.

28
Q

Where do you edit what controls you can see on the Mix Window?

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View –> Mix Window Views

29
Q

Where do you edit what controls you can see in the Edit Window Views?

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View –> Edit Window View

30
Q

What display option can be used to display a whole large session at once?

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Narrow Mix Display

31
Q

Where can the Audio Track Input setting be found in the Mix Window?

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At the very top of each channel.

32
Q

When you are mixing, will you need to use the Audio Track Input setting?

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When you are mixing, typically you will not need to adjust this setting. The only exception is when you are printing the mix directly to an Audio track, where the print track input would be an internal bus.

33
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What differentiates Audio tracks from Auxiliary Input Tracks?

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The symbol at the very bottom. Audio tracks have a waveform, and Auxiliary tracks have a down arrow located right above the track name.

34
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What is the main purpose of Instrument tracks?

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Instrument tracks are usually used to host virtual instruments.

35
Q

Where are the output settings located in the Mix window?

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The output settings are located underneath the Input settings.

36
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What are submixes and what are they used for?

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Submixes are used as a way to control a number of tracks at once. This provides a single master level and the ability to apply signal processing to the entire submix in addition to processing individual tracks.

37
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What is the process for manually configuring a submix?

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  1. Choose whether the track will be mono or stereo. If the audio that you are sending into the submix will be in one place, you will be able to use mono. If you are not sure, use stereo.
  2. Open the I/O Setup dialog, select the Bus tab, identify an unused bus, and name it.
  3. Select the channels that will be included in the submix.
  4. Route the selected channel outputs to the submix.
  5. Create a new Auxiliary Input track for the submix and name it appropriately. Make sure that it matches the format of the submix bus.
  6. Route the submix bus to the Aux In input, and the Aux In output to the main mix.
38
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What are a few tasks associated with mixing?

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  1. Instantiating and configuring signal processing
  2. Implementing auxiliary sends for reverb/other effects
  3. Automating mix parameters
39
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What are the 2 main stages of mixing?

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  1. An initial process where the overall sound of the mix (including signal processing) is established.
  2. The refinement stage. Automation is added to balance the mix from section to section and bring out the character of different mix elements.
40
Q

What are the two first musical elements you need to take care of in the initial mixing process?

A
  1. Volume
  2. Panning
41
Q

What is the standard mixing guideline for primary vocals and instruments?

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Center primary vocals and instruments. Don’t be afraid to break the rules based on the situation, though.

42
Q

What is a panning suggestion that helps maintain focus on the center elements?

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Having dramatic panning in your mix can help maintain focus on the center elements.

43
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What is a panning suggestion that helps make an arrangement more cohesive?

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Minimal panning can make an arrangement more cohesive.

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