Week 3 - Working with Sessions Flashcards
Which of the following methods can be used to open a Pro Tools session?
1. Double-click on the session icon in the operating system
2. Use the Open command within Pro Tools
3. Double-click on a session located with a Pro Tools Workspace browser
4. Select Open Recent Session option in the Quick Start dialog
5. All of the above will open Pro Tools sessions
- All of the above will open Pro Tools sessions
Which of the following file types CANNOT be designated for a Workspace browser search criteria via the “Kind” pop-up menu?
1. Audio file
2. Video file
3. Session file
4. MP3 file
5. MIDI file
- MP3 file
Which of the following CANNOT be accomplished in a Workspace browser?
1. Open a new session
2. Open an existing session
3. Find an existing session
4. Display the contents of a disk
5. Display the waveform of an audio file
- Open a new session
How do you activate the Pro Tools Auto Backup feature?
1. Select it in the Options menu
2. Select it in the Setup menu
3. Select it in the Preferences dialog
4. Select it in the Automation Enable window
5. Auto Backup is always active
- Select it in the Preferences dialog
What is the highest sample rate available with Pro Tools?
1. 96 kHz (in all systems)
2. 96 kHz (with HDX only)
3. 192 kHz (in all systems)
4. 192 kHz (with HDX only)
5. 384 kHz (with HDX only)
- 192 kHz (with HDX only)
The best cross-platform audio file type for Pro Tools sessions is:
1. WAV
2. AIFF
3. SD II
4. MP3
5. All of the choices allow for cross-platform interchangeability
- WAV
Which of the following is NOT an option in the Dashboard?
1. Create Session from Template…
2. Create Blank Session…
3. Create New Session Template…
4. Open Recent Session
5. Open Session…
- Create New Session Template…
Which of the following parameters is NOT determined when creating a new session?
1. Audio file type
2. Sample rate
3. Bit depth
4. I/O settings
5. All of the above parameters are determined when creating a new session
- All of the above parameters are determined when creating a new session
Which of the following is an accurate statement about bit depth?
1. Always use 16-bit resolution unless recording for DVD audio
2. 24-bit recording uses twice as much disk space as 16-bit
3. 24-bit resolution for recording is preferable unless sound quality is not a high priority
4. Recording with 32-bit floating-point bit depth gives you higher signal resolution than with other settings
5. None of the above are accurate
- 24-bit resolution for recording is preferable unless sound quality is not a high priority
Which of the following parameter settings uses the most disk storage space?
1. 44.1 kHz/16-bit
2. 44.1 kHz/24-bit
3. 48 kHz/16-bit
4. 48 kHz/24-bit
5. 88.2 kHz/16-bit
For Mac computers, what is the primary system application for finding files?
The Finder application. The Spotlight feature can be a great tool.
When using the Finder application, what does Command + F pull up?
The Find command.
When searching for a Pro Tools file on a Windows system, why should you stay away from using the Start menu?
It searches both indexed local files as well as online locations including Bing and OneDrive.
When searching for a Pro Tools file on a Windows system, what is the preferred application?
The File Explorer. This searches specifically within the current open directory.
Where is the Spotlight search feature available outside of the Finder application?
The Spotlight feature is also available in the Open Session dialog box in Pro Tools.
What are the 4 pieces of information the New Tracks Dialog box requires in creating a new track?
- Format (mono/stereo)
- Track Type (Audio, Aux Input, Master Fader, MIDI, Instrument, VCA Master)
- Timebase (Samples / Ticks)
- Track Name
True or False: You can only create 1 track at a time through the New Tracks Dialog box.
False. The Dialog Box has the ability to create a full set of tracks without reopening the dialog for each new track.
What is the Timebase parameter?
It establishes whether the track content locks to the session grid.
What happens to tick-based tracks when the tempo changes in the session?
The content of a tick-based track will compress or expand in time in response to tempo changes.
What is the main difference between Auxiliary Input Tracks and Audio Tracks?
Auxiliary Tracks cannot be used to store or play back files.
What is the main purpose of Auxiliary Input Tracks?
They are mainly used as mix channels for audio signals such as:
1. Effects Returns
2. Input Channels from External Instruments (synths/samplers)
3. Submixes sent to Internal Busses
What are the Master Fader Tracks used for?
Master Fader tracks are used for adjusting overall levels of mixes, as well as applying global signal processing to them.
What are a few examples of how a Master Fader Track is used?
- A main mix that feeds your speaker system and possibly an external recording device
- Cue mixes for headphone use while recording
- Effects sends for routing multiple audio sources to a single device
- Submixes to facilitate overall adjustments to groups of tracks
- Stem mixes for film or video postproduction
What is 1 rule for Master Fader tracks?
Master Fader tracks must match the format (mono, stereo, or multichannel) of the summing network they control.
