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QUIZ 2 Automation
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Undergraduate 2
03/22/2007

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What are the two types of automation?
Definition
Snapshot and dynamic.
Term
What is a snapshot?
Definition
Picture of all automated controls on a console.
Term
True or False. A snapshot is NOT related to SMPTE Timecode?
Definition
True.
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What is dynamic automation?
Definition
Real time crafting of the mix data.
Term
What does dynamic automation consists of?
Definition
Moves and Events.
Term
What are the automation controllers?
Definition
Moving faders, VCA Faders, and non-latching switches.
Term
What is mix data?
Definition
How automation is stored. It consists of moves and events.
Term
What are moves?
Definition
Recorded as variable values, caused by fader movement.
Term
What are events?
Definition
Recorded as only two values on or off, caused by switches.
Term
How many values does a switch have and what are they?
Definition
2. On and Off.
Term
How do you store mix data?
Definition
Disk based.
Term
Why do you store your mix data on a disk?
Definition
Because it is more stable, and portable.
Term
What is SMPTE?
Definition
Society of motion Pictur and television engineers.
Term
How is SMPTE measured?
Definition
Hour: Minute: Second: Frame.
Term
How many frames do we use per second in music?
Definition
30.
Term
How do you sync SMPTE on your console using an analog machine?
Definition
Patch MTR Return 24 to console TC IN.
Term
How do you sync SMPTE on your console using a digital machine?
Definition
Patch MTR TC OUT to Console TC IN
Term
True of False. Switches have 3 values; 1, 2 and 3?
Definition
False, They only have two; on and off.
Term
True of False. VCA Faders have no audio in them, only DC Voltage?
Definition
True.
Term
What Does VCA stand for?
Definition
Voltage Controlled Amplifier.
Term
True or false. VCA faders are non moving faders?
Definition
True.
Term
True or false. Moving faders have audio and DC voltage going through it?
Definition
True.
Term
True of false. A moving fader does not move?
Definition
False, it DOES move.
Term
What are the three modes of VCA Automation?
Definition
Write
Read
Update
Term
In the VCA automation modes, which one is completely distructive?
Definition
Write.
Term
What is write also called?
Definition
ABS
Term
In the VCA automation modes, which one is non distructive and plays back previously recorded automation?
Definition
Read.
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In the VCA automation modes, which one offsets the previously recorded mix data?
Definition
Update.
Term
What is update also known as?
Definition
Trim.
Term
True or false offset changes in level on timing?
Definition
true.
Term
What is a Null Point?
Definition
Reference level of all faders and switches.
Term
Write mode creates _________?
Definition
A new null Point.
Term
Read mode ________?
Definition
plays back null point.
Term
Update mode __________?
Definition
Offsets the null point.
Term
What is a static pass?
Definition
Creates the initial Null Point for all faders and switches.
Term
BUTT?
Definition
Fader snaps back to null point in a single frame.
Term
Ramp?
Definition
Fader returns to null point at a variable and preset frame rate.
Term
Hold to next?
Definition
Fader position remains as is until the next recorded automation event is recorded.
Term
Hold to end?
Definition
Fader position remains as is until the end of the title.
Term
Top to end?
Definition
Automation data is written from the beginning to the end of the title.
Term
True or False. Hold to end is the best thing to use when making a static pass?
Definition
False, Top to end is the best.
Term
The AMEK runs on what operating system?
Definition
D.O.S.
Term
File Hierarchy on the AMEK?
Definition
Project
Title
Mix
Term
What are the three screen divisions on the AMEK?
Definition
Mix area.
Main area.
Menu area.
Term
On the AMEK where should you ALWAYS save?
Definition
Unter the Title.
Term
On the AMEK what are the two types of machine control?
Definition
MMC - MIDI Machine Control.
SMC - Serial Machine Control.
Term
In the AMEKs console menu what is the channel list used for?
Definition
Naming I/O's.
Term
In the AMEKs console menu how many total fader groups are there?
Definition
10
Term
In the AMEKs console menu how many switch groups are there?
Definition
8
Term
What does the recall menu allow the user to do?
Definition
Allows the user to save setting of all NON-AUTOMATED parameters.
Term
What is manual scan?
Definition
Allows the user to select the I/O to be recalled.
Term
What is Auto scan?
Definition
Computer automatically selects the next I/O once the modular has been recalled.
Term
True or false. In auto scan you can go back to an I/O that has been recalled?
Definition
False. You cannot go back.
Term
What is the global mode selection for PRINT?
Definition
Control + P
Term
What is the global mode selection for READ?
Definition
CONTROL + R
Term
What is the global mode selection for WRITE?
Definition
CONTROL + W
Term
What is the global mode selection for UPDATE?
Definition
CONTROL + U
Term
What is the global mode selection for TOUCH-WRITE?
Definition
CONTROL + T
Term
What is the first step to making a static pass, and what do you press on the sony and amek?
Definition
Clear automation. On the sony you press "MAKE STATIC" on the Amek you press "RESET"
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What is the second step to making a static pass, and what do you press on the sony and amek?
Definition
Turn on Automation. On the Sony you press "ABS" on the AMEK you press "MIX ONLINE"
Term
What is the third step to making a static pass, and what do you press on the sony and amek?
Definition
Put I/O's in write mode. On the sony press "ready setup/ options" on the AMEK press "CONTROL W"
Term
What is the forth step to making a static pass, and what do you press on the sony and amek?
Definition
Select mode for static pass. On the sony press "TOP TO END" and the AMEK press "WRITE TO END"
Term
What is the fifth step to making a static pass?
Definition
Press play in transport for at lease three seconds.
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What is the sixth step to making a static pass?
Definition
Press stop and save.
Term
What is the correct way to say Geez Louise?
Definition
Trick Question there is no proper way only a social norm
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