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30 Cards in this Set
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What does the term, “basic tracks” refer to? |
A. The first recorded tracks usually comprised of the rhythm section: drums, bass, guitars & reference (scratch) vocals |
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When powering down a control room’s equipment what is the first thing that should be turned off? |
A. The power amplifiers for the loud speakers |
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Who is typically responsible for documenting all of the sessions technical information/data? |
A. The assistant engineer |
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When acceptable, what should be recorded to track #1 on a analog multi-track tape? |
A. bass/kick drum |
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As an assistant engineer, it is imperative that you |
A. All of these choices |
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The process of information seeking and organizing the locations, equipment and materials required for a session known as |
A. Pre-production |
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The sheet that lists every instrument that has been recorded, as well as which track it is located on is called the |
A. Track sheet |
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When should a console’s “Control Room Monitor Level” be turned up? |
A. When there is a confirmed signal in the console, that you have control over |
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When should the actual setup of the microphones used in the session take place? |
A. After the band/artist has set up all of their equipment completely |
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Why, for low budget sessions, it is a good idea for drummers to use the studio’s in-house drum set(s) instead of bringing their own personal set? |
A. It saves tons of time setting up and tuning |
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Who typically selects the microphones that will be used for any particular session? |
A. The chief engineer |
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When should 48V Phantom Power switches should be engaged? |
A. After all mikes are set up, connected and patched to their mic pre-amps |
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When a session is completed, what is the very first step to breaking everything down? |
A. Turn the Control Room Monitor Level all the way down and/or cut the Control Room |
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Line inputs of a console are typically reserved for what? |
A. Multi-track tape returns |
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During a recording session, a click track would be used to… |
A. Keep the performers in time to a rigid grid |
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Time based F/X Returns are best patched to which inputs/pathway of a console? |
A. Tape inputs/Monitor path |
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Of the following choices, what base sample rate would be optimal for the recording sessions of projects that will be eventually be released on a CD format? |
A. 88.2kHz |
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At the conclusion of each session the recording console should… |
A. Be fully zeroed |
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D.I.s are typically patched to what inputs of a console? |
A. Mic inputs |
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Someone should do a count off at the beginning of a take because |
A. A person overdubbing will know when the song starts and the players will get the tempo of the song |
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The person in the studio responsible for keeping a recording project within a budget is… |
A. The producer |
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The people known as the __________ are often responsible for setting up an A-list bands equipment for a recording session and will also probably do the level setting and in line check for the band as well |
A. Backline crew |
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What base sample rate would be optimal for the recording sessions of projects that will be released on DVD formats? |
A. 96kHz |
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When should a recording console be powered on? |
A. After all the tape machines and outboard gear are on but before the power amplifiers for the studio monitors are on |
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After creating new tracks in a DAW sequencer, what is the very next thing that should be done? |
A. Give them smart, simple intuitive names/labels |
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What should the average level of every input signal to an analog console be after level setting is completed? |
A. 0VU, +4dBu Line Level |
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What outputs of the console are typically patched or normalled to the multi-track tape inputs? |
A. Group Outputs or Direct Outputs |
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What frame rate should a DAW’s project settings/preferences be set for if the file needs to be synced to Digital Video production? |
A. 29.97fps |
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SMPTE time code is used for what purpose? |
A. Syncing analog tape machines to other devices |
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Who is usually held creatively responsible for the final product after an album is finished and turned into the record company? |
A. The producer |
