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1. For added flexibility, the NEVE and SSL consoles change the output of the monitor and channel
signal paths with the:
2. On the NEVE console in status, the output of the channel path is routed to:
3. On the SSL console, the status that equals the status on the NEVE is:
4. The “Fader Swap” switch (NEVE) and the “Fader Reverse” switch (SSL), are used in the
5. On the SSL console, in Mix status, the output of the channel path is routed to the:
6. On the NEVE, the MIC or LINE is selected for the individual channel path with the:
7. MIC or LINE is selected for the individual channel path on the SSL with the:
8. On the NEVE console, the EQ, dynamics, aux sends, insert send/return are all normally a part of
the:
9. On the NEVE console, in order to use the EQ, Dynamics, Aux Sends in the monitor path, you
must:
10. On both the SSL and the NEVE, where does the output of the track assign matrix appear in the
patch bay?
11. What patch-bay patch may we use to take the signal directly off the output of a MIC PREAMP
in the NEVE and/or SSL console?
12. When you are tracking, from which signal path must you obtain the signal for your headphone
mixes?
13. Why do the NEVE and SSL consoles have multi-track returns connected to both the line input
and monitor input in the patch bay?
14. In Mix status, the small fader can be used as a post fader aux send by:
15. In Mix status, in order to use the Large Fader as an effects return , the output of the effects unit
is patched into:
16. To what is the monitor path routed in Mix status?
17. In Mix status, in order to use the small fader as an effects return , to which patch points must
the outputs of the effects unit be connected?
18. What is the method of Synchronization used to make PRO TOOLS follow RADAR?
19. Describe how to patch the stereo output of either the SSL or NEVE to record your stereo mix to
Nuendo or Pro Tools:
20. To what are the “Multitrack Sends” patch points of the patch bay connected? 21. A microphone technique that uses 2 bi-directional mics in an X-Y configuration: 22. A microphone technique that uses 5 omni-directional mics, three in a center cluster with Left
and Right Flanks :
23. A Near-Coincident mic technique with a stereo image of 110 degrees. 24. Matching a -10dBV signal to a +4 dBu signal requires a. 25. Which of the following is not an active device?
A. Differential Amplifier
B. Voltage controlled amplifier
C. Rotary Volume Control
D. Condenser Microphone
26. The main advantage of Condenser mics over Dynamics is: 27. The microphone technique with the best stereo image and fewest undesirable phase anomalies
is:
28. Multi-track D-D transfers from RADAR to PRO TOOLS is done using ____________
connections.
- When RADAR “boots up”, the swappable drive will mount automatically. 30. The RADAR command which causes the song to play over and over between marked IN
and OUT points is:
31. The “channel path” of a recording console is generally used in speaking of the signal path: 32. The status switch on the NEVE console used to place the console in “multi-track” mode is: 33. When the NEVE console STATUS is in tracking mode with only the MIC status switch
selected: Large Fader is __________; Small fader is the _____________ fdr.
34. The small fader may be used as the channel fader by:
- The Mix Status Switch on the NEVE:
Routes the ________ ____________ through the channel path.;
Routes the output of the channel path to the __________ busses.
Routes the _________ ____________ to the track assigns (group outputs)
- Unless otherwise selected, The auxiliary sends will obtain their signal from either before or
after the _________________ fader.
- To set up a cue mix when tracking that is independent of the control monitor mix, it must be in
the ___________ path, and be _______ fader.
- To use a small fader as an effects return when mixing, the effects output is patched into the
_____________ input.
- To use as Large fader as an effects return when mixing, the effects output is patched into the
______________ input.
- When mixing, what can be done with the Large faders that cannot be done with the Small
faders? __________________.
- What is a VCA? ______________________________.
- When automating with VCA’s, is it necessary to have faders that move? _________.
- What is the command to initialize SSL ultimation in New Mix mode? __________
________ _______. In Update Mixes mode? ______ ______ ______ ______.
- What are the three options in New Mix mode? _____________ , __________________
___________________.
- What two additional options are available in Update Mixes mode? __________________ and
_______________________.
- On SSL ultimation, The write mode is called ______________. The Update mode is
called _____________, and the read mode is called ________________.
66, What must be done before RADAR is turned off? ______________. How is this
done? _______________________________________________.
- What must be done before “hot swapping” a RADAR hard drive? ______________
the drive by pressing the ________________ Button on the keyboard.
- What two things must be done first before executing any edit commands in RADAR?
__________________ and ______________ must be defined.
- What three commands are initiated so that RADAR will play a certain section of a song over
and over? ______________ ________________ _______________.
- What is the polar response pattern of a PZM microphone? __________________.
- What microphone technique uses 1 bi-directional mic, and 1 cardiod mic? _______
________________.
- A microphone technique that uses two bi-directional mics in an x-y configuration?
- The stereo microphone technique with the best stereo image and fewest phase anomalies
____________(Coincident)
- A near-coincident miking technique with a 90 degree stereo image ______________.
- A near-coincident miking technique with a 110 degree stereo image ______________.
- A stereo miking technique that utilizes 5 omni-directional mics _________ __________.
- What does TDIF mean? ____________ ___________ __________ _____________.
- The name of a digital interface used by Phillips and Sony utilizing a single RCA
unbalanced connector for a stereo signal. ______________
- A digital connector that uses an XLR connector for a ground, and separate left and
right connection. __________/__________.
- A digital interface connection that uses a single fiber optic connector for 8 tracks of
digital information ____________ _______________.
- List the four adjustments in part 1 of tape machine calibration:
1. _____________ _________________ ( )
2. _____________ _________________ (__________)
3. _____________ __________________ (__________)
4. ______________ _________________ (___________)
- List the last five adjustments in part 2 of tape machine calibration in their proper order:
1. _______________________________(______________)
2. ______________________________ (______________)
3. ______________________________ (______________)
4. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
- The reproducer test tape is used in Part _________ of tape machine calibration.
- Part 2 of tape machine calibration deals with the ______________ tape. (Test or Master)
- If someone handed you a 250 nanawebber test tape, and told you to calibrate the
machine for +9/185, you would calibrate VU levels with the test tape at:
- In digital recording, the dynamic range in decibels of the recording is determined by:
___________________.
- Which mode is always the first mode of operation when automating a mix? __________.
- What is the correct definition of READ mode?
- In order to automate a mix from analog tape:
- Reverberation Time "RT60" is defined as:
- After you select a new program for use on the Lexicon PCM 70 processor, the previous
program will be active until you do what?
- Which pair of patch-points must be used to insert a compressor into the channel path pre-tape
and pre-EQ on the NEVE Console?
- In “Flying Faders” automation, RSI means: ________, ___________, __________.
- In digital recording, the frequency response of the recording is determined by:
________________________.
- What is the formula for converting musical beats per minute (bpm) to milliseconds (ms) per
beat?
60
bpm
X 1000
- Single echo or “slap” echo: Was first used ____________; Must be greater than _________
milliseconds after the original sound.; Was first created using ___________________; Should be
in ___________ with the song.
- *All types of effects that were previously created in the natural environment or with older
equipment can now be simulated in most digital effects processors* ( T / F)
- When setting up EQ for mixing, a general “rule-of-thumb” is:
- The LA-2A is: a) limiter ; b) compressor; c) either/or depending on the position of a switch.
- A compressor with a ratio of 4:1 means:
- Regarding dynamic processors, the threshold control is defined as,
- Regarding dynamic processors, the intensity of the effect after the signal passes above or
below a preset level is defined by: _____________
- A typical ratio of an expander is: _____________
- A typical ratio of a gate is: __________________
- A dynamic processor that does not have a Range control is: a _______________________.
- Which diagram properly represents a M-S (mid-side) microphone set-up?
a. b.
M
M2+
M2-
L
R
M
M2+
M2-
L
R
c. d.
M
M2+
M2-
L
R
M
M2+
M2-
L
R
- Which of the following flow-charts is the correct set-up to "cross-limit" or "trigger" the
bass track compressor from an external signal (i.e. the kick drum).
(a) (b)
Compressor
audio in
key in audio out BGtr
track
Kick
track
Console
Compressor
audio in
key in
audio out
Console
Kick
track
BGtr
track
(c) (d)
Compressor
audio in
key in audio out
Console
Kick
track
BGtr
track
Compressor
audio in
key in audio out
Console
Kick
track
BGtr
track
