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Session Recording Final
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Engineering
Undergraduate 1
11/19/2008

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Term
The act of moving audio from several sections of two or more tracks and re-assembling on a single track is normally referred to as ____
Definition
Comping
Term
The act of moving audio within the multi-track by means of a secondary storahe space is normally referred to as ___
Definition
Fly-In
Term
The act of moving audio within the multi=track is normally referred to as ___
Definition
Bouncing
Term
What is the appromximate 1/16 note delay time for a song that is in 4/4 time at 110bpm?
Definition
136ms
Term
What is the approximate 1/8 note delay time for a song that is 4/4 time at 95bpm?
Definition
316ms
Term
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between an audio subgroup and a fader (VCA) group?
Definition

Subgroup busses signal to master fader

VCA has no audio pass through it

Term
The signal flow for re-amping is typically, starting with point of origin:
Definition
MTR->Mic Line->Mic Panel->Reamp Box->Mic Amp->Amp Mic->Mic Panel->Console->MTR
Term
Which of the follwoing patch points would NOT be a good place to return an outboard mic pre?
Definition
Channel Mic Input
Term
Which is the better reason to take a D.I. from every possible instrument during a recording session?
Definition
Re-Amping & Effect Processing
Term
Which of the follwoing choices is probably the way a mix engineer would make the bass track appear more pronounced precisely when the kick drum hits?
Definition
Gating the bass using the kick as a trigger
Term
On many consoles, a function known as channel output is available, typically used during a mixing session. What specific changes occur in the console's signal flow when the channel output function is engaged?
Definition
Signal travels through the large fader to the small fader
Term
During a mix on the AMEK9098i, the engineer asks you to make a patch that will allow the signal coming from track 17 to show up in the channel path of both module 17 and module 18. Which patch scenario below would most likely be the best choice?
Definition
Off Tape 17 -> Line Amp 18
Term
Your client has rented a Neve 1073 preamp and a Summit TLA-100 compressor. These are to be used to record the vocals directly to tape, completely bypassing the console. What patch would you make?
Definition

Mic Line -> Neve 1073 pre -> Summit TLA-100 ->

MTR Send

Term
On the Amek 9098i, the preamp on I/O 44 is dead. However, a microphone is plugged into 44 on the mic panel. You need to cross-patch the mic to another channel and use that preamp. 24 is available. What patch would you make?
Definition
Mic Line 44 -> Mic Amp 24
Term
The primary purpose of a Reamp box is to change ___ level signal to ___ level signal.
Definition
Unbalanced level to Balanced
Term
Engineers typically place the aux and cue sends ___ in signal flow.
Definition
After the MTR
Term
Which of the following is NOT part of the process of setting up an audio subgroup during a mixing session?
Definition
Patch not necessary.
Term
Dynamic processors acting as a limiter of a single specific selected frequency is accomplished by implementing devices known as ___
Definition
De-esser
Term
Which of the follwoing would be he best description of a direction insertion (D.I) box?
Definition
A device that changes unbalanced mic level signal to balanced line level signal
Term
Using the SSL 9000J, what patch would be best using channel output function and an outboard time-based processor?
Definition
Group Out -> Processor In
Term
During a recording session on the SSL 9000J, you ave a microphone signal entering the console on I/O 39 and bussed to track 19. Typically, you would monitor the signal on ___
Definition
Large Fader
Term
Gating the bass track using the kick drum as a trigger would probably result in ___
Definition
Bass more pronounced
Term
Which of the following is the proper routing for a mix engineer to "throw" a vocal on I/O 117 to an effect processor, given that the "throw" is set up on I/O 24?
Definition
I/O 24 Insert Send --> Routing Matrix --> Unmute "throw" channel
Term
The version of the final mix that includes all tracks except the lead vocal is referred to as the ___ mix.
Definition
TV
Term
The version of the final mix that includes all tracks except the vocals is referred to as the ___ mix.
Definition
Instrument
Term
When setting up an audio subgroup on the SSL 9000J in Mix Mode and returning to the subgroup to the large faders, ___ and ___ on the subgroup I/O's must be engaged.
Definition
LF Mix & Sub GP
Term
Which monitoring volume is the most accurate level to check relative balance of your mix?
Definition
Low volume
Term
Mixing in an enviroment that is bass heavy, which is more likely to result?
Definition
It will be light in bass.
Term
The Yamaha NS-10's display a dramatic 7 dB increase in frequency response at approximately ___, otherwise they are virtually flat.
Definition
1.5 kHz
Term
By ___, we can better identify elements of the mix that may ave phase and imaging issues that were previously hidden.
Definition
Fold to Mon.
Term
The reconized industry standard near-field reference monitors used for mixing are the ___
Definition
Yamaha NS-10
Term
Independent dynamic limiting of selected frequency ranges is accomplished by implementing devices known as ____
Definition
Multiband Compressors
Term
One of the most common formats to archive and deliver digital masters to the replication house is a modified 3/4 beta video machine called the ___
Definition
Sony PCM 1630
Term
What does the RIAA curve do during recording?
Definition
Cuts 17dB at 15kHz and cuts 17dB at 50Hz
Term
Generally speaking, the tapes (including other multi-track media) on which the artist records are owned by:
Definition
The record label
Term
Support companies that provide goods and service to the studio and operate on an invoice system are known as:
Definition
Vendors/out of house rental companies
Term
The primary responsibility of the studio manager is to ___
Definition
Book time.
Term
A document generated by the A&R administration department to ensure payment is made from the proper accounts with an artist's budget is called a ____
Definition
Purchase order
Term
Studio rates include ____
Definition
Equipment and Assistant
Term
Markets known for significant amounts of productionm but typically lack elements including publishing and distribution headquarters, vendors, along with most other major support industries are known as ____
Definition
Secondary Markets
Term
Would wiring all your gear in a project studio to a patchbay be a good idea?
Definition
Yes
Term
Which form of multitrack recorder would be more cost effective in a project studio?
Definition
Non-linear
Term
What is a cost effective way to reduce reflections within a project studio?
Definition
Duct Board
Term
Which of the following should be secured first before recording?
Definition
Copyrights
Term
Which of the following is the most typical example of a "spec" deal?
Definition
Using studio for free would agreement that if the project should be profitable the studio will benefit.
Term
According to the SRD lab handout, "Automated Mixing Techniques", a ___ us recording an initial automated mix in order to establish null points for any automatable feature.
Definition
Static Pass
Term
According to the SRD lab handout, "Project Editing", the global page within Pro Tools that determines track inputs and outputs is the ___
Definition
I/O setup
Term
According to he SRD handout, "Project Mastering" and lecture information presented, importing audio from the region bin, or selecting ___, are the most effective ways to import the final mix into the new mastering session.
Definition
Import Audio to Track
Term
According to the SRD lab handout, "Project Mastering" and lecture information presented, when recording the final mastered mix to the HHB CDR-830, the ___ should always be monitored.
Definition
Destination
Term
You plan to decode an M-S array to tape on the Amek 9098i. In order to create the duplicate of the side microphone, the best scenario would probably be to ___.
Definition
Patch ins. send of original side signal into line amp of an open I/O and flip the phase.
Term
The ___ technique employs a pair of directional mic's with the capsules angled towards each other aiming at the left and right sides of the sound source.
Definition
Coincident
Term
Which mic technique would allow for making a room or space sound much wider than it really is?
Definition
M-S
Term
What is the most important thing to check when using multiple mics on an instrument?
Definition
Phase issues
Term
When recording a standard drum kit, which of the following should be checked?
Definition
Phase, Tuning, Mic Placement
Term
The engineer asks you to set up an M-S stereo microphone array using a pair of the same microphones. What pair would you choose?
Definition
2 Neumann U87's
Term
Which of the following mic's has multiple pickup patterns?
Definition
Neumann U87
Term
Why do we typically store analog tape "tails out"?
Definition
To prevent bleed through
Term
What is the function called that allows you to rewind or fast wind a tape at half-speed, allowing for a better pack of the tape for storage?
Definition
Library Wind
Term
Which component of a tape machine spins at the same speed tape is passing, conerting this information into tach pulses for the comparitor circuit to read?
Definition
Capstan
Term
A trapezoidal pattern on the tape head typically indicates an alignment problem with the head's ____
Definition
Zenith
Term
To adjust for a +9 operating level with a 250 nWb/m MRL tape during repro calibration, the MTR's meter should read ___
Definition
-6
Term
To adjust for a +6 operating level during record calibration, the MTR's meters should read ___
Definition
0
Term
The tones commonly used to adjust for record azimuth are ___ and ___
Definition
8kHz and 16kHz
Term
The most accurate method of adjusting repro azimuth is the ____ method
Definition
monometer
Term
The Lexicon 960L can store registers on a ____
Definition
Floppy Drive
Term
To check or change the configuration on the Lexicon 480L, you must press the ___ button
Definition
Control "CNTRL"
Term
The configuration on the Lexicon 480L that feeds the output of Machine a into the inputs of Machine B is called ____
Definition
Cascade Config
Term
Which of the following best describes the Pre-echo  parameter of a 480L reverb program?
Definition
The initial reflections of a surface near the sound
Term
Which of the following best describes the pre-delay parameter of the 480L reverb program?
Definition
The time difference between the sound and the effect
Term
The phenomenon of cancellation and/or reinforcement at different frequencies and is dependant of the amount of phase shift is known as ___
Definition
Comb filtering
Term
What is the approximate 1/4 note delat time for a song that is 4/4 time at 96BPM?
Definition
625 ms
Term
What is the approximate 1/8th note triplet delay time for a song that is 4/4 time at 96 125 BPM?
Definition
160 ms
Term
Which of the following processors lowers the noise floor?
Definition
Gate
Term
There are four vocal tracks coming in on four seperate I/O's on the console. You only have one high-end yube compressor, a Tube-Tech CL-1B. Which of the following patching scenarios would be the most likely choice for you to accomplish compressing all four tracks to that compressor?
Definition
Group --> Buss Out --> Comp In --> Comp Out to chan line
Term
A compressor with a very fast attack time, medium to fast release time, a high ratio and a high threshold is said to be acting as a ___
Definition
Leveling Amp
Term
A compressor with a medium attack time, medium to slow release time, a high ratio and a low theshold is said to be acting as ___
Definition
Leveling Amp
Term
The level of the incoming signal at which the compressor amplifier changes from a unity gain amplifier into a compressor reducing gain is said to be the ___
Definition
Leveling Amp
Term
The amount of attentuation when a gate is closed is said to be the ___
Definition
Range
Term
The SSL AWS 900 has ___ dedicated aux sends.
Definition
4
Term
The SSL AWS 900 has ___ assignable dynamic processors.
Definition
2
Term
On the SSL AWS 900, how many busses are there?
Definition
8
Term
On the SSL AWS 900, how many stereo fx returns are there?
Definition
4
Term
How do you solo isolate on the SSL AWS 900?
Definition
Impossible
Term
In AWSomation when you trim a fader on the SSL AWS 900, what happens to the previous automation data?
Definition
Offset add/sub from previous aux moves
Term
Which type of code does the SSL AWS 900 use for positional reference
Definition
MTC
Term
Recall data and automation data
Definition
Term
Recall data and automation data on the SSL AWS 900 are stored as ___ data
Definition
MIDI
Term
What are the three automation protectio modes on the SSL AWS 900 console?
Definition
Manual, Safe, Auto
Term
On the SSL AWS 900, accessing the ___ page while on the SSL page allows you to change the fader's glide time.
Definition
MISC
Term
The SSL AWS 900 refers to fader groups as ___
Definition
Fader Links
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