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06/02/2006

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What are the two other names a DAW can be refered to as?
Definition
Digital Audio Sequencer, Hard-Disk Recorder
Term
Digital Audio = ________
Definition
Numbers
Term
What are the three main advantages to digital recording over analog recording?
Definition
No inherent media noise, Durable Media, and No Generation Loss
Term
In digital recording, what should you avoid doing excessively?
Definition
A/D or D/A conversions
Term
DAW's offer Total _______ automation
Definition
Recall
Term
What are the three characteristics of a DAW?
Definition
Pointer-Based, Non-Linear, and Non-Destructive
Term
DAW's can create ________ references to one audio file
Definition
Multiple
Term
Define Pointer Based.
Definition
Audio Events are defined by pointers to audio files
Term
Define Non-Linear
Definition
Audio events can be played back in any order, regardless of hoe data is arranged on the hard disk (No Fast Forward or Rewind)
Term
What is another way of saying Non-Linear?
Definition
Random Access
Term
Define Non- Destructive
Definition
Audio can be modified without changing the original
Term
In Pro Tools, what happens every time youy do a new take?
Definition
A new file is created
Term
What is the current version of Pro Tools?
Definition
7.1
Term
What are the supported bit depths in Pro Tools LE?
Definition
16 and 24 bit
Term
What are the supported sample rates in Pro Tools LE? (Depending on your interface)
Definition
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, or 96 kHz
Term
How many active mono tracks are allowed in Pro Tools LE?
Definition
32
Term
How many total audio tracks are allowed in Pro Tools LE?
Definition
128
Term
How many Instrument tracks does Pro Tools LE support?
Definition
32
Term
How many Master Faders does Pro Tools LE support?
Definition
64
Term
How many Aux Inputs does Pro Tools LE support?
Definition
128
Term
How many MIDI tracks does Pro Tools LE support?
Definition
256
Term
What is the Session File?
Definition
a map of all elements associated with the project (Does not contain Audio)
Term
Can you have multiple Session files in one session folder?
Definition
yes
Term
What is contained in the Audio Files folder?
Definition
The source audio files for the session
Term
What does the fade files folder contain?
Definition
Audio Files of fades
Term
What is the difference between an audio file and an audio region?
Definition
An audio file is the actual ones and zeros, stored on the disk, an audio region is a graphic object representing an audio file and takes very little disk space
Term
are audio regions part of the session file?
Definition
Yes
Term
Are audio files part of the session file?
Definition
No
Term
What is a whole file region?
Definition
A region representing a Complete Audio File
Term
A Non whole file region points to ________ an audio file
Definition
part of
Term
What are the two types of non whole file regions?
Definition
user created regions, and auto created regions
Term
What is an auto created region?
Definition
A region created as a byproduct of user edits
Term
File names should be _______, and not use ________.
Definition
Short; symbols
Term
What are the three supported pro tools file types?
Definition
bwf, AiFF, and SDII
Term
What are the two primary windows within Pro Tools?
Definition
Mix Window and the Edit Window
Term
Timebase rulers show ___________
Definition
Edit and Playback selections
Term
Conductor rulers show _________.
Definition
Tempo meter and marker events
Term
What is another name for the playback cursor?
Definition
Timeline insertion point
Term
What are the five track types within Pro Tools?
Definition
Audio Tracks, MIDI Tracks, Aux Input, Master Fader, and Instrument Tracks
Term
What are the four edit modes?
Definition
Slip, Spot, Grid, and Shuffle
Term
__________ mode moves and selects freely to any7 sample location
Definition
Slip
Term
______ mode constrains the movement and selection to a specific point on a user defined grid.
Definition
Grid
Term
What are the two types of grid mode?
Definition
Relative and Absolute
Term
_________ Grid mode moves the material by a grid value
Definition
Relative
Term
________ Grid mode naps material or selections to a user defined grid.
Definition
Absolute
Term
In _________ Mode, movement is constrained by region boundaries.
Definition
Shuffle
Term
___________ mode places audio at a specific location.
Definition
Spot
Term
__________ mode removes and inserts time when regions are added or deleted, leaving no gaps
Definition
Shuffle
Term
The ______ Tool zooms in and out.
Definition
Zoomer
Term
The _______ Tool selects regions with a single mouse click
Definition
Grabber
Term
The _______ Tool selects a period of time and all data within that period of time.
Definition
Selector
Term
What sample rates are supported by the MBox 2?
Definition
44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz
Term
What additional sample rates are supported by the Digi 002?
Definition
88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz
Term
What additional sample rates are supported by the Hd Systems?
Definition
176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz
Term
All files besides the three native file formats must be ________ before they can be imported.
Definition
Converted
Term
What type(s) of stereo does Pro Tools support?
Definition
Stereo Split only
Term
Does Pro Tools support stereo files?
Definition
No
Term
does Pro Tools support stereo tracks and regions?
Definition
Yes
Term
What is an Offline region?
Definition
A region in the region list, who's source file doesn't exist on the hard drive
Term
What are the three ways to import audio into Pro Tools?
Definition
Digibase, Finder/Explorer, and Import Audio (File Menu)
Term
What does the region list menu allow you to do?
Definition
Manage and export files/regions, Set parameters for searches, and set parameters for viewing Files/Regions
Term
What does the scrubber tool allow you to do?
Definition
Scrub through the audio like tape
Term
When Timeline Insertion is following playback, the cursor moves _________
Definition
To the stopping point
Term
When trimming regions, what is removed?
Definition
Everything except what is selected
Term
What does the trim tool do?
Definition
Changes start and end pointers
Term
What does the seperate region function do?
Definition
Breaks a region at the cursor, or creates a region from a selection
Term
In order to heal a seperation, the seperated elements must be ________
Definition
in the same position
Term
What does the consolidate function do?
Definition
Creates a new whole file region from the selection
Term
What does nudge selection do?
Definition
Moves selection(not data) forward or backward by nudge value
Term
What is the difference between Shift and Nudge?
Definition
Nudge moves selection by nudge value, shift moves the selection by a user specified value
Term
What does Lock regions do?
Definition
Prevents future edits
Term
What does lock region NOT protect against?
Definition
Being recorded over or being replaced by another region
Term
What does tab to transient do?
Definition
Moves cursor to next dynamic peak in the audio signal
Term
What does Identify Beat establish?
Definition
Tempo and Meter Map
Term
What are the 4 ways to Save?
Definition
Save, Save As, Save Copy In, and Auto Save
Term
What is the difference between Save As and Save Copy In?
Definition
Save As makes a copy of a session file, wheras Save Copy In makes a copy of all files related to the session
Term
What are the three Components of a DAW?
Definition
Hardware, Software, and Storage
Term
What does a Host based system rely heavily on?
Definition
A CPU
Term
What does a Hardware based system rely heavily on?
Definition
DSP chips
Term
What is Secondary Storage used for?
Definition
Backing up files
Term
What is a hybrid system?
Definition
A host based system with a DSP chip added on
Term
What are the benefits of a faster CPU?
Definition
More plug ins and less waiting
Term
What are the benefits of having more RAM?
Definition
More efficient processing
Term
What factors determine Hard Drive Speed?
Definition
Rotation Speed, Access Time, and Bus Type
Term
Why is SPDIF reffered to as a consumer format?
Definition
Because it uses an unbalanced cable and it has Serial Copy Management System.
Term
What happens to all the formats when you go above 96 kHz sample rate?
Definition
You have half as many audio channels
Term
How many XLR inputs does the Digi 002 Rack have?
Definition
4
Term
How many 1/4" TRS inputs does the Digi 002 Rack have?
Definition
4
Term
How many 1/4" analog outputs does the Digi 002 Rack have?
Definition
8
Term
How many levels of undo does Pro Tools LE have?
Definition
32
Term
What actions clear the undo queue?
Definition
Deleting a track, closing a session, Quitting Pro Tools, Destructive Recording
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