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1
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On the SSL, the disc holding the system software is called:

A

the Program Disk

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Labeling the disc is:

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Destructive

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The system needs the following to differentiate between Titles on the disc:

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just the first letter, as long as there are no other titles that start with that letter.

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command keys automatically enter a ______ before and after the command

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space

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On the SSL, the command to Load a Reel disc is:

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Type “Load” then push Execute

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What kind of data does the SSL Reel disk hold?

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Session Data

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The SSL console uses two disks to manage the system. Their names are:

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Program and Reel

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What kind of session data would be entered into the SSL TRACK list?

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song instruments, such as Kick and Snare

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SSL G+ Series consoles use the following for session data storage:

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a Reel disc that is either an 8” or a 3.5” floppy

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10
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The two boxes displayed at the top of the SSL computer monitor are called:

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Command and Status

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On the SSL, when you put a brand new disc in the Reel drive, you must first:

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Format and Label the disc

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12
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“Rub” on the SSL equals…

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Backspace

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13
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how to format a disc?

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typing “Format” then pushing Execute

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On the SSL, the command to call up the Time Display is:

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type “TI” then push Execute

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15
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SMPTE shortcut for 10 seconds?

A

10.

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16
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On the SSL E/G Series Console, the keys with words printed on them are called:

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Command Keys

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17
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Typing errors can be corrected by pressing:

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the Rub, Delete, or Cancel keys

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18
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On the SSL, the command to call up the list page is:

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pushing the List key, then the Execute key

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19
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On the SSL, after the labeling process is complete the screen will display:

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the List page

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20
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On the SSL, what is another name for the 3.5” disk drive?

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Mini. also can be referred to as Mini-Floppy

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21
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the 8” disk is called the

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Floppy

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22
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the Bernoulli drive is called the

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Cartridge

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23
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In Chapter 3 of the SSL computer manual, the Command key data in the text is designated differently than the data entered by the QWERTY keypad in which way?

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it is in Bold Type and All caps

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24
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On the SSL, to enter data into the List page’s info fields, you must:

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Type the first three letters of the field, space, type the data, then push Execute

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The command to set the clock on the SSL computer is:
type SET CL then push Execute
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On the SSL, to Label a disc, you must:
type Label then push Execute
27
On the SSL, the Repeat key does what?
Re-Executes the last executed command.
28
What row is the group / direct outputs on the patchbay?
Row G
29
what does the "tape enable" button do?
puts the tape machine online with the SSL computer
30
What is the difference between Goto and Play when locating tape?
Goto locates then STOPS tape / Play locates then PLAYS tape
31
Which patch allows timecode to feed the SSL computer from tape?
C or J to READ
32
When creating anything NEW on the SSL computer, the command starts with?
Name
33
On the SSL patchbay, how many outputs are there for Echo Sends 1 and Echo Sends 2?
4 for each.
34
What is the command to initiate the SSL Time Code Generator?
SMPTE, execute
35
You call them track sheets, the SSL computer calls them?
Track Lists
36
How do you create a title?
Name, Title, Execute
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What is the button the SSL computer uses for tape location?
Goto
38
What does the right and left arrow keys do?
changes the computer display pages
39
In Pro Tools they are called Markers, on an SSL they're called?
Cues
40
What are the two procedures to prepare a new disc for use with the SSL?
Format and Label
41
What are the two legacy and one current storage platforms that come with an SSL 4000 Series console?
Bernoulli, Floppy, Mini
42
When removing a title, cue, mix or setup from the SSL Reel disc, the command will start with what?
Delete
43
You call them auxillary sends, the SSL calls them This? and This?
Echo + Cue Sends
44
When recalling a session from a setup, what button lets you jump from channel to channel?
Grey button on the Large VCA fader
45
The outputs of the multitrack recorder are what letters on the patchbay?
C and J
46
What does the question mark after the word SMPTE mean?
tape speed mismatch
47
How do you add notes to the disc on the SSL?
Title List Execute
48
The input to the multitrack recorders is what letter?
H
49
What does the Large / Small button do on the SSL?
Zooms display in the monitor while in recall
50
Which button allows you to set up a loop or shuttle?
Cycle
51
On the list page, what is the only credit you must use three letters for?
Artist (ART)
52
How do you view a list of cues on the SSL computer?
List Cue Execute
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How do you view lists of cues, titles, setups and mixes?
List (cue, title, setup, mix) Execute
54
With only the EQ's CH button pressed, the filters are placed before or after the EQ?
After
55
What does an * in the SMTPE window mean?
No tach pulses are detected by the computer
56
What command creates a Track List?
Name Track Execute
57
What frame rate does Studio A default to?
30 FPS
58
What command will access the Engineer's Menu Page?
Setup Execute
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What is the command to check disk space?
DI Execute
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What does a ? in the SMTPE window mean?
The speed of the tape machine doesn't match the speed on the List Page
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What command creates a Notes Page?
TITLE LIST EXECUTE
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What does ???? in the SMTPE window mean?
Synchronizer is not responding
63
What button will insert the EQ into the monitor path?
MON
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What button will disconnect the filters from the EQ and place them directly after the channel input section?
SPLIT
65
When trying to sync up Pro Tools with the Studer, one should setup the "clock reference" to
LTC
66
true or false: If the EQ and the Dynamics sections are both inserted into the monitor path, the EQ is always pre the Dynamics.
true
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What command key locates and starts playing automatically?
Play
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What button inserts the Dynamics into the channel path post the EQ?
CH OUT
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What command key locates?
GOTO
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The SSL EQ is composed of:
a bandpass filter, high and low shelving filters, and 2 peaking midrange filters
71
On the dynamic section, which potentiometer do you pull up on to change from an automatic attack to a preset fast attack?
Release
72
What button will insert the EQ in the channel path?
CH
73
What is the significance of time code flickering?
Dropouts
74
how to turn on automation:
press MIX ON/OFF
75
automation: UA means...
update by absolute. will destructively write over fader and cut automation
76
automation: RC means...
revise cuts. will put the cuts in Absolute and the faders in trim
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automation: AT means...
auto-takeover. allows for smooth fader transition using null point automation
78
automation: PV means...
Preview. puts the faders and cuts into preview allowing for automation to be auditioned
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automation: IP means...
Immediate Pickup. writes as soon as you move a fader or engage a cut
80
what command reboots the SSL computer?
Begin Execute
81
command to create a new title?
Name Title Execute
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command to rename a title?
Title (type title name) Name (type new name) Execute
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command to create a new cue?
Name Cue Execute
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Row D on the patchbay is
Channel Line Inputs
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Row C on the patchbay is
Multitrack Returns
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Row B on the patchbay is
Channel Mic Inputs
87
Row A on the patchbay is
Mic Lines
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Row E on the patchbay is
Channel Insert Sends
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Row F on the patchbay is
Channel Insert Returns
90
Row G on the patchbay is
Group Outputs
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Row H on the patchbay is
Multitrack Sends and Group Monitor Inputs
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Row J on the patchbay is
Multitrack Returns
93
Row K on the patchbay is
Tape Monitor Inputs
94
Bernoulli =
Cartridge
95
LOAD EX does what?
Loads Reel Disk
96
LABEL EX does what?
Transfers "List" page template to Reel Disk
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command to open Notes page
Title List Execute
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command for New track list
Name Track Execute
99
command for New Setup
Name Setup ______ Execute
100
another word for a Setup is a
Snapshot
101
To and From times cannot be...
changed in the same command
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command to store a new setup
Name Setup _______ Execute
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command to recall a setup on a specific I/O
Play Setup _______ Execute
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10:
10 minutes
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10: :
10 hours
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New title called "Zebra" from 10 seconds to 4 minutes and 43 seconds
Name Title "Zebra" From 10. to 4:43

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