Question 1

During mixdown you are mainly controlling what four factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  monitor mix, record enable, mastering plug-ins, effects 
B)  relative volumes, stereo positions, tone quality, effects 
C)  meter settings, monitor mix, stereo positions, tone quality 
D)  preamp gains, fader settings, talkback settings, effects plug-ins 
E)  All of the above 
A)  monitor mix, record enable, mastering plug-ins, effects 
B)  relative volumes, stereo positions, tone quality, effects 
C)  meter settings, monitor mix, stereo positions, tone quality 
D)  preamp gains, fader settings, talkback settings, effects plug-ins 
E)  All of the above B

Question 2

Putting the master faders at design center______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allows the fader to be moved rapidly when needed. 
B)  prevents output signal loss. 
C)  sets the mixer gain structure for the best compromise between noise and headroom. 
D)  set the mixer levels for maximum output. 
A)  allows the fader to be moved rapidly when needed. 
B)  prevents output signal loss. 
C)  sets the mixer gain structure for the best compromise between noise and headroom. 
D)  set the mixer levels for maximum output. C

Question 3

An appropriate mix is determined by _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  what is most popular at the moment. 
B)  lots of compression. 
C)  the song. 
D)  mastering. 
A)  what is most popular at the moment. 
B)  lots of compression. 
C)  the song. 
D)  mastering. C

Question 4

To create a lo-fi recording, add ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  noise and distortion 
B)  extra patches. 
C)  MIDI arpeggios. 
D)  more bass and treble. 
A)  noise and distortion 
B)  extra patches. 
C)  MIDI arpeggios. 
D)  more bass and treble.

Question 5

Automated mixing lets you ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  replay the mix automatically after it ends. 
B)  have a mixer create a mix for you automatically. 
C)  recall mixes without resetting the mixer. 
D)  adjust the mix without changing levels. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  replay the mix automatically after it ends. 
B)  have a mixer create a mix for you automatically. 
C)  recall mixes without resetting the mixer. 
D)  adjust the mix without changing levels. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 6

To comp means_________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to assemble a recorded performance from the best parts of several takes. 
B)  to compress. 
C)  to edit a performance, removing the weak parts. 
D)  to mute and unmute tracks as needed. 
A)  to assemble a recorded performance from the best parts of several takes. 
B)  to compress. 
C)  to edit a performance, removing the weak parts. 
D)  to mute and unmute tracks as needed.

Question 7

A recommended monitor level while mixing is ______ dB SPL.

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  85 
C)  100 
D)  94 
A)  75 
B)  85 
C)  100 
D)  94

Question 8

When you are overdubbing, how should the Record Ready buttons be set?

Accepted Answer

A)  On for the instrument or vocal being recorded, off for recorded tracks. 
B)  Off for the instrument or vocal being recorded, on for the recorded tracks. 
C)  Off for the instrument or vocal being recorded, off for the recorded tracks. 
D)  On for the instrument or vocal being recorded, on for the recorded tracks. 
A)  On for the instrument or vocal being recorded, off for recorded tracks. 
B)  Off for the instrument or vocal being recorded, on for the recorded tracks. 
C)  Off for the instrument or vocal being recorded, off for the recorded tracks. 
D)  On for the instrument or vocal being recorded, on for the recorded tracks.

Question 9

Typical panning of bass and lead vocal is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to the center. 
B)  as far apart as possible. 
C)  partway left, partway right. 
D)  lead vocal center, bass to hard left or hard right. 
A)  to the center. 
B)  as far apart as possible. 
C)  partway left, partway right. 
D)  lead vocal center, bass to hard left or hard right.

Question 10

Complementary EQ - equalizing different instruments in different ways - prevents ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  harshness 
B)  masking 
C)  distortion 
D)  bad tonal balance 
A)  harshness 
B)  masking 
C)  distortion 
D)  bad tonal balance

Question 11

A mix must be appropriate for _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  all listeners. 
B)  the style of music. 
C)  rock, pop, and alternative. 
D)  airplay. 
A)  all listeners. 
B)  the style of music. 
C)  rock, pop, and alternative. 
D)  airplay.

Question 12

To punch in means ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to add compression for a punchy sound. 
B)  to record a correct part over a mistake. 
C)  to add a new recording at the end of a track. 
D)  to erase a mistake. 
A)  to add compression for a punchy sound. 
B)  to record a correct part over a mistake. 
C)  to add a new recording at the end of a track. 
D)  to erase a mistake.

Question 13

Clarity in a mix tends to happen when ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  you can hear everything. 
B)  you boost 5 kHz on all tracks. 
C)  vocals are well above the backing tracks. 
D)  instruments occupy different parts of the frequency spectrum. 
A)  you can hear everything. 
B)  you boost 5 kHz on all tracks. 
C)  vocals are well above the backing tracks. 
D)  instruments occupy different parts of the frequency spectrum.

Question 14

If your drum tracks don't sound good, what can you do to improve the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Try drum replacement software. 
B)  Try EQ and gating. 
C)  Try another drummer. 
D)  Try new drum heads. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Try drum replacement software. 
B)  Try EQ and gating. 
C)  Try another drummer. 
D)  Try new drum heads. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 15

To reduce center-channel buildup, you can ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pan tracks no more than 9 and 3 o'clock 
B)  turn down center tracks 
C)  pan center tracks slightly off-center 
D)  pan tracks up to hard left and right. 
A)  pan tracks no more than 9 and 3 o'clock 
B)  turn down center tracks 
C)  pan center tracks slightly off-center 
D)  pan tracks up to hard left and right.

Question 16

The most important question to ask yourself during a mix is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  does the mix sound punchy? 
B)  are the drums muddy? 
C)  are there enough effects? 
D)  can I hear everything? 
A)  does the mix sound punchy? 
B)  are the drums muddy? 
C)  are there enough effects? 
D)  can I hear everything?

Question 17

A method for setting up a mix is _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  set all faders to 0. 
B)  set all track volumes equal. 
C)  make bass the loudest for the most punch. 
D)  bring up one track at a time and balance it with the other tracks. 
A)  set all faders to 0. 
B)  set all track volumes equal. 
C)  make bass the loudest for the most punch. 
D)  bring up one track at a time and balance it with the other tracks.

Exam 14: Daw Operation

During mixdown you are mainly controlling what four factors?

Putting the master faders at design center______________________.

An appropriate mix is determined by _____________.

To create a lo-fi recording, add ________________.

Automated mixing lets you ________________.

To comp means_________________________.

A recommended monitor level while mixing is ______ dB SPL.

When you are overdubbing, how should the Record Ready buttons be set?

Typical panning of bass and lead vocal is ____________________.

Complementary EQ - equalizing different instruments in different ways - prevents ____________.

A mix must be appropriate for _____________.

To punch in means ______________.

Clarity in a mix tends to happen when ______________.

If your drum tracks don't sound good, what can you do to improve the situation?

To reduce center-channel buildup, you can ______________________.

The most important question to ask yourself during a mix is __________________.

A method for setting up a mix is _____________________.

The Recording Process

Sound and Psychoacoustics

Studio Acoustics; Signal Characteristics of Audio Devices

Equipping Your Studio

Monitoring

Microphones

Mic Technique Basics

Microphone Techniques

Equalisation

Effects and Signal Processors

Mixers

Digital Audio

Computer Recording

Judging Sound Quality

Midi and Loops

Session Procedures

Mastering and Cd Burning

On-Location Recording of Popular Music

On-Location Recording of Classical Music

Web Audio, Streaming and Online Collaboration

Appendix A: DB or Not DB

Appendix B: Optimizing Your Computer for Multitrack Recording

Appendix C: Impedance

Appendix D: Phantom Power; Legacy Recording Devices, AUDIO GLOSARRY

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