Basic Signal Flow

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Basic Signal Flow


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  • 1. 

    The purpose of the level setting procedure using the Trim is:

    • A.

      To achieve a high signal-to-noise ratio into the channel strip

    • B.

      To acheive a low signal to noise ratio to 'tape

    • C.

      To acheive a low signal to noise ratio into the channel strip

    • D.

      All of the above

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. To achieve a high signal-to-noise ratio into the channel strip
  • 2. 

    What is the frequency range of the Mid-Sweep Eq? 

    • A.

      100hz-800hz

    • B.

      100hz-8khz

    • C.

      1khz-8khz

    • D.

      800hz-1khz

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. 100hz-8khz
  • 3. 

    Which Aux Sends can be used to create a headphone mix for a musician? 

    • A.

      Aux 1 & 2

    • B.

      Aux 3 & 4

    • C.

      Aux 5 & 6

    • D.

      All of them

    • E.

      You don't use Aux Sends to make a headphone mix

    Correct Answer
    A. Aux 1 & 2
  • 4. 

    Which of the following are NOT effects to be used with Aux Sends?

    • A.

      Reverb

    • B.

      Eq

    • C.

      Delay

    • D.

      Compressor

    • E.

      Both an Eq & a Compressor

    Correct Answer
    E. Both an Eq & a Compressor
  • 5. 

    Which of the following correctly explains TRS?

    • A.

      TIP= Return, RING= Send, SLEEVE= Shield

    • B.

      TIP= Shield, RING= Return, SLEEVE= Send

    • C.

      TIP= Send, RING= Shield, SLEEVE= Return

    • D.

      TIP= Send, RING= Return, SLEEVE= Shield

    • E.

      None of the Above

    Correct Answer
    D. TIP= Send, RING= Return, SLEEVE= Shield
  • 6. 

    Where does the POST Aux send get its feed?

    • A.

      PRE Eq, POST Lo Cut

    • B.

      PRE Fader, POST Pan

    • C.

      PRE Pan, POST Fader

    • D.

      PRE Lo Cut, Post Insert

    • E.

      None of the Above

    Correct Answer
    C. PRE Pan, POST Fader
  • 7. 

    Where does the PRE Aux Send get its feed from?

    • A.

      PRE Eq, POST Lo Cut

    • B.

      PRE Trim, POST Insert

    • C.

      PRE Fader, POST Eq

    • D.

      PRE Assignments, POST Direct Out

    • E.

      None of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. PRE Eq, POST Lo Cut
  • 8. 

    Which Aux Return has the most output assignment options?

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      3

    • D.

      4

    • E.

      5

    Correct Answer
    C. 3
  • 9. 

    On any SINGLE channel of the 1604, how many aux sends can be used at the  same time?

    • A.

      2

    • B.

      4

    • C.

      6

    • D.

      8

    • E.

      3

    Correct Answer
    B. 4
  • 10. 

    The low cut filter on the 1604 can be used to

    • A.

      Boost the low frequencies

    • B.

      Cut out rumble and transmission noise

    • C.

      Create resonance effects in the low frequencies

    • D.

      Cut the high frequencies

    • E.

      None of the Above

    Correct Answer
    B. Cut out rumble and transmission noise
  • 11. 

    One advantage of using Direct Outs on the mackie recording consoles would be

    • A.

      A shorter, cleaner signal path

    • B.

      You are able send the signal pre-fader

    • C.

      Ability to route multiple channels to a single tape track

    • D.

      It allows you to bypass the aux sends

    • E.

      None of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. A shorter, cleaner signal path
  • 12. 

    The most common way to send to time based effect units is

    • A.

      Pre fader, from tape send

    • B.

      Post fader from tape send

    • C.

      Pre fader, from tape return

    • D.

      Post fader, from tape return

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. Post fader, from tape return
  • 13. 

    A headphone mix is created by sending signals

    • A.

      Pre fader, from tape send

    • B.

      Post fader fron the tape send

    • C.

      Pre fader, from tape return

    • D.

      Post fader, from tape return

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Pre fader, from tape return
  • 14. 

    Phantom power on the 1604 is ...

    • A.

      9 volts DC

    • B.

      117 volts AC

    • C.

      48 volts DC

    • D.

      48 volts AC

    • E.

      12 volts DC

    Correct Answer
    C. 48 volts DC
  • 15. 

    An insert would NOT be used to patch in

    • A.

      An equalizer

    • B.

      A delay unit

    • C.

      A compressor

    • D.

      A noise gate

    • E.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. A delay unit
  • 16. 

    The main difference between an inline console and a split console is

    • A.

      A split console can't be used for monitoring

    • B.

      An inline console has an EQ section

    • C.

      A split console allows bussing

    • D.

      A split console contains aux sends

    • E.

      A split console must use a separate channel strip to return your signal from tape

    Correct Answer
    E. A split console must use a separate channel strip to return your signal from tape
  • 17. 

    The solo mode on the 1604 that includes panning position is...

    • A.

      Afl

    • B.

      Pfl

    • C.

      Nfl

    • D.

      Ssp

    • E.

      Ssl

    Correct Answer
    A. Afl
  • 18. 

    On the 1604, the Hi Shelf Eq is fixed at

    • A.

      8 kHz

    • B.

      10 kHz

    • C.

      12 kHz

    • D.

      16 kHz

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. 12 kHz
  • 19. 

    The slope of the 1604 low cut filter is

    • A.

      6 dB/octave

    • B.

      12 dB/octave

    • C.

      18 dB/octave

    • D.

      24 dB/octave

    • E.

      3 dB/octave

    Correct Answer
    C. 18 dB/octave
  • 20. 

    The 1604's lo cut filter cutoff frequency is

    • A.

      60 Hz

    • B.

      75 Hz

    • C.

      80 Hz

    • D.

      100 Hz

    • E.

      10 kHz

    Correct Answer
    B. 75 Hz
  • 21. 

    The 1604's low frequency equalization is what type of EQ?

    • A.

      Full parametric

    • B.

      Sweepable peak

    • C.

      Shelf

    • D.

      Graphic

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Shelf
  • 22. 

    A signal panned hard left will drop ___ dB when panned to center.

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      3

    • D.

      6

    • E.

      10

    Correct Answer
    C. 3
  • 23. 

    Which aux sends can switch between pre and post fader mode on the 1604?

    • A.

      1 and 2

    • B.

      3 and 4

    • C.

      5 and 6

    • D.

      3 and 4, 5 and 6 (split)

    • E.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 and 2
  • 24. 

    Phantom power is necessary for

    • A.

      The operation of condenser microphones

    • B.

      The proper regulation of power for the console

    • C.

      The operation of any outboard gear plugged into an insert

    • D.

      The operation a dynamic microphones

    • E.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The operation of condenser microphones
  • 25. 

    An insert would be considered

    • A.

      A parallel connection

    • B.

      A SCSI connection

    • C.

      A multiple connection

    • D.

      A serial connection

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. A serial connection
  • 26. 

    The Main Outputs are designed to

    • A.

      Go to a multitrack tape recorder

    • B.

      Go to a stereo dynamics fx processor

    • C.

      Go to a 2 track recording device

    • D.

      Go to the speakers in the control room

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Go to a 2 track recording device
  • 27. 

    AFL stands for

    • A.

      All Faders Listen

    • B.

      All Faders Level

    • C.

      After Flow Level

    • D.

      After Fader Listen

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. After Fader Listen
  • 28. 

    PFL stands for

    • A.

      Post Fader Level

    • B.

      Pre Fader Listen

    • C.

      Poor Fader Level

    • D.

      Potentiometer Fader Level

    • E.

      None of the aboce

    Correct Answer
    B. Pre Fader Listen
  • 29. 

    Direct Outs are typically used

    • A.

      To go to tape

    • B.

      To go to time based fx

    • C.

      To go to dynamic fx

    • D.

      To make headphone mixes with

    • E.

      To record the final mix

    Correct Answer
    A. To go to tape

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