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Which patchpoint ties lines to and from studio
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mic line
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Which patchpoint is the input to the mic pre-amps?
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Channel Mic Input
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Which patchpoint is the input to the line amps?
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Channel Line Input
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Which patchpoint is the output of the console into dynamics processors?
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Insert Send
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Which patchpoint is the output of the dynamics processor the the console?
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Insert Return
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Which patchpoint is the output of the routing matrix?
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group output
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Which patchpoint is the output of the console to the input of the MTR?
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Multitrack Send
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Which patchpoint is the output of the MTR to the input of the console?
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Multitrack Return
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Which patchpoint is the input to the monitor path?
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Tape Monitor Input
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What are the 3 laws of recording and mixing consoles?
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Channel path is the most important path, used for mixing and recording
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In record mode on the SSL which patch feeds the stereo buss and what fader is used?
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Monitor Path, LF
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In mix mode on the SSL which path and fader feeds the stereo buss?
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Channel Path, LF
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In record mode on the SSL which path and fader feeds the routing matrix?
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Channel Path, SF
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In mix mode on the SSL which path and fader feeds the routing matrix?
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Monitor Path, SF
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In record mode on the Amek which path and fader feeds the stereo buss?
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Monitor Path, SF
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In record mode on the Amek which path and fader feeds the routing matrix?
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channel path, LF
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In mix mode on the Amek, which path feeds both Stereo Buss and routing matrix
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channel path, LF
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In mix mode on the Amek which path feeds just the stereo buss?
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monitor path, SF
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On the Amek what is the mic/line switch called?
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Line
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What path does the equalizer default to on the Amek?
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channel path
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What button is used on the Amek to move the EQ between the channel and monitor path?
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Monitor button in EQ section
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What digital protocol is 2 channel?
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SPDIF, AES/EBU
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What digital protocol is 8 channel?
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TDIF, ADAT
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What digital protocol is 56 channel?
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MADI
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How many mic inputs are on the SSL Matrix?
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zero
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How many I/O's or channels are on the matrix?
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16
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How many FX sends and Stereo FX returns are on the matrix and how many may be used at one time?
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4 FX sends and 4 stereo FX returns, 2 may be used at one time.
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The track softkey on the matrix allows for what four parameters to be controlled on the scribble strip?
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Level, Pan, Inputs, Outputs
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Where on the matrix is the global parameter selection for analog found?
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Master channel section
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On the amek how would you assign a channel to the stereo buss?
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LCRS
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On the SSL how would you assign a channel to the stereo buss?
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SF mix, LF mix
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On the amek how would you assign a channel to the routing matrix?
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Mon to 48tk
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On the SSL how would you assign a channel to the routing matrix?
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LF, SF
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How many aux sends does the Amek have?
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16
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How many aux sends does the SSL have?
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6
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What is it called when you patch from on I/O to another or from one track on MTR to another I/O, creating a copy of the signal?
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cross-patching
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What is patching one end of a cable to an input so no signal is present at that input?
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dead-patching
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What are patchpoints that are connected internally to allow dividing of the signal?
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Mult
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What is the act of patching an audio device across an I/O?
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Patch Across
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How do you assign the oscillator to the routing matrix on the Amek?
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48tk
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How do you assign the oscillator to the routing matrix on the SSL?
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Busses 1-48
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How do you assign oscillator to the sterel bus on the Amek and SSL?
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Mix
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How do you assign talkback to the cue bus on the Amek?
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cue 1,2
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How do you assign talkback to the cue bus on the SSL?
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foldback a,b,c
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How do you assign the talkback to the routing matrix and stereo buss on the amek and ssl?
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Slate
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What does a VU meter read? a peak meter?
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average level, peak level
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Which monitor mode allows monitoring of signals within the consoles like stereo bus, aux buses, cue buses, etc?
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Internal Monitor
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Which monitor mode allows for monitoring of signals outside of the console like Cd player, two track, etc.
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External Monitor
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On the Amek, when the insert IN button is engaged are we turning on the return or send?
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return
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How many studio cues are there on the amek?
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2 studio cues, A,B
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On the SSL what is the mic/line switch called?
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Flip
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On the SSL what is the High Z used for?
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High Impedance
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On the SSL how do we move the Eq between the monitor and channel path?
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EQ In, Mon
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On the SSL, what does split do?
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changes path of filter to opposite of eq, positions immediately after channel input section
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On the matrix, how do we do dynamics processing?
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The duende card
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When the focus light is lit, what mode are we in?
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Analog Focus mode
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How many foldback sends does the SSL have?
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3, A,B,C
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What button links the solo's of the monitor path and channel path on the SSL?
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Solo Link
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On the SSL what is the default solo mode called and is it destructive?
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SIP, solo in place, and yes it is
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Explain PFL
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Pre Fader Listen, signal is fed to the solo buss after the channel input section
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Explain AFL
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After Fader Listen, places signal in the solo buss after fader and pan
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What is the destructive solo mode called on the Amek? the 2 non-destructive modes are?
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SIP... AFL, PFL
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How many studio cues are on the Amek?
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2 studio cue masters, 4 all together!!!
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On the amek how can we isolate the channel faders from the solo of the monitor faders?
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Channel Safe, Mon Safe
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What is channel output and when would it be used?
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small fader acts as an FX send, used to automate the send or used if all other aux sends are used up
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Which fader is used as the channel output level control?
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small fader
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Will the channel output fader be pre or post fader?
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post
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What is the process where we re-record a blend of tracks to an open track on tape in order to free up space?
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track bouncing
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What button is pressed on the Amek to allow buss signal to be returned to the module and become the audio subgroup master? on the SSL?
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BUSS, SUBGP
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On the SSL, what button on the I/O enables the channel output by feeding the MTR signal to the small fader post large fader?
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PST LF
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On the SSL, what button on the I/O lifts an individual aux send knob from its aux bus allowing it to be assigned to the routing matrix?
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EFX ODD (even)
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What button is pressed on the Amek to access the output of the routing matrix? the SSL?
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Buss, Group
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On the Amek in record mode, the channel path and LF feed what internal destination and external destination?
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Routing Matrix, MTR
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On the Amek in record mode, the monitor path and small fader feed what internal and external destination?
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Stereo Buss, 2 Track
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On the Amek in mix mode, the channel path and large fader feed what internal and external destination?
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Stereo Buss/Routing Matrix, 2 track/MTR
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On the Amek in mix mode, the monitor path and small fader feed what internal and external destination?
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stereo buss, 2 track
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On the SSL in record mode, the Channel path and small fader feed what internal and external destination?
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Routing Matrix, MTR
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On the SSL in record mode, the monitor path and large fader feed what internal and external destination?
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stereo buss, 2 track
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On the SSL in mix mode, the channel path and large fader feed what internal and external destination?
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stereo buss, 2 track
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On the SSL in mix mode, the monitor path and small fader feed what internal and external destination?
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routing matrix, channel output
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What are the reasons for using automation?
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fix level problems, bring effects in and out and mute unwanted sounds
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What is "snapshot" mix data?
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takes a picture of all automated parameters on the console, NOT DEPENDANT ON SMPTE!
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What is dynamic mix data?
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real-time crafting of mix data requires smpte!!
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What is write?
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records mix data, destructive
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What is read?
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plays back recorded data, non-destructive
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What is track bouncing?
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allows re recording of grouped signals to free up track(s) on MTR for additional signal
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What is audio subgrouping?
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allows overall dynamic processing of grouped signals within a mix
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What button is pressed in order to subgroup on the SSL? The Amek?
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SSL=SUB GP, Amek=BUSS
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Do both Channel Output and EFX odd/even utilize the routing matrix as an extra aux send while mixing on the SSL?
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yes
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Which fader does channel output utilize as an extra aux send?
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small fader
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EFX odd/even allows an individual aux send to be assigned to the routing matrix or the aux bus?
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routing matrix
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When patching the channel output from the group output what button is pressed?
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PST LF
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What button is pressed for EFX odd/even to be patched from the group output?
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EFX odd/even
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What are the 4 modes of Logic automation?
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read, write, touch, latch
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What is the 1st pass in automation where no faders are moved and it establishes a null point?
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static pass
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What overwrites nullpoints and is destructive?
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write
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What plays back null points and is non-destructive?
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read
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What offsets previously written null points?
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update
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What is the Amek operating system?
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DOS
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What allows a fader to enter write when touched?
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touchwrite
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Which menu on the matrix sets up time code and machine control?
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set up menu
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Which menu on the matrix creates and reads non-automated settings?
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recall menu
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What is the only hardware control on the analog side of a hybrid console?
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FX sends
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On the SSL, how many faders can feed the routing matrix on the same I/O?
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just one
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What automation mode returns to its original position when the fader is let go?
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touch
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What automation mode maintains its current fader position when the fader is released?
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Latch
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The matrix provides total recall for analog or DAW parameters, or both?
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analog
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What is the Matrix file hierarchy?
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project, title
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What is the Amek file hierarchy?
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Project, Title, and Mix
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What button is pressed to turn on automation on the Amek?
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Mix Online
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What button is pressed to clear automation on the Amek?
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Reset
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What button is pressed to clear automation on the SSL?
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Clear Auto
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What button is pressed to turn on automation on the SSL?
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Auto On
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On the Amek, how do you select the appropriate automation mode?
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Write to End
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Which motor control function allows manual matching of fader to the null point and is VCA only?
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Level Match
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Which motor control function allows faders to go into "write" mode when fader is moved and is VCA only?
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Immediate Pickup
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Which motor control function is "Practice Mode", the fader movements are not recorded and uses both Motors and VCA?
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Preview
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Which motor control function has the automation computer take over moves as soon as the fader crosses the null point and uses both motors and VCA?
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Auto Takeover
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Which motor control function allows the fader to return to the null point at a pre-selected glide time when the status button is pressed and uses the motors only?
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Auto Glide
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Which motor control function has faders snap back to null point when released and uses the motors only?
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Snap
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What is the file hierarchy for the SSL?
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Project, version
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What is the SSL operating system?
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proprietary
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On the SSL, the hard drive is also known as the?
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System Disk
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What are the fader status' called on the SSL?
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Read, ABS, Trim
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On the SSL how many passes of automation can be stored on RAM?
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5 passes
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How many hard groups and soft groups does the computer provide?
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8 hard groups, 32 soft groups
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Which main menu involves time code set-up and Channel Names?
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File Setup
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Which main menu involves automation, fader and switch groups, locate points, and file management?
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Mix/Desk
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Which main menu creates and reads both automated and non-automated settings on the console?
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Recall
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Which main menu sets up machine control and generates timecode?
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Machines
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Which main menu involves fader calibration, power down options, and screen customization?
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Miscellaneous
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Of the five main menus, which is the most common?
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Mix/Desk
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