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In a 7.1.2 surround format, how many Overhead Channels are there?
In a 7.1.2 surround format, how many Overhead Channels are there?
- Five
- Three
- Four
- Two (correct)
What is gain staging?
What is gain staging?
- Setting the audio signal of a track so it will increase its overall output
- The proper setting of the gain of each stage of the signal path so that no one section overloads (correct)
- When gain is used to filter out unwanted effects
- Applying gain in a way that will increase in volume and presence
What can correct panning of a track achieve?
What can correct panning of a track achieve?
- Sharper and more focused sound
- Softer and more intimate sound
- Deeper, wider, and bigger sound (correct)
- Louder and more intense sound
What is the purpose of modulation in audio production?
What is the purpose of modulation in audio production?
Which inventor is associated with the invention of stereo?
Which inventor is associated with the invention of stereo?
What is the biggest question that arises when compressing the kick or the snare?
What is the biggest question that arises when compressing the kick or the snare?
What is the recommended method to remove noise from a track?
What is the recommended method to remove noise from a track?
Are all track outputs busses?
Are all track outputs busses?
What is discussed about the impact of closing eyes while mixing?
What is discussed about the impact of closing eyes while mixing?
What is mentioned as a sign of an amateur mix in the quiz?
What is mentioned as a sign of an amateur mix in the quiz?
How should monitors be set up in relation to the listening position?
How should monitors be set up in relation to the listening position?
What is the recommended level for channel faders in relation to the sub-group or master fader?
What is the recommended level for channel faders in relation to the sub-group or master fader?
What are the two rules for arrangements mentioned?
What are the two rules for arrangements mentioned?
What does parallel compression involve?
What does parallel compression involve?
What does a good balance in a mix start with?
What does a good balance in a mix start with?
What is a characteristic of all good music mentioned?
What is a characteristic of all good music mentioned?
How can fatter sounding guitars be achieved in a mix?
How can fatter sounding guitars be achieved in a mix?
What is it called when the output of two speakers combines to provide an imaginary speaker in between?
What is it called when the output of two speakers combines to provide an imaginary speaker in between?
What can cause clicks and pops in audio edits?
What can cause clicks and pops in audio edits?
What does Subtractive equalization allow in sound?
What does Subtractive equalization allow in sound?
What should a mixer do before diving into a mix?
What should a mixer do before diving into a mix?
What should be used if clip level adjustment is unavailable?
What should be used if clip level adjustment is unavailable?
What is the main advantage of a multi-band compressor?
What is the main advantage of a multi-band compressor?
What can cause edits without crossfades to produce clicks and pops?
What can cause edits without crossfades to produce clicks and pops?
What is the recommended action to fix a bad fade?
What is the recommended action to fix a bad fade?
What did Les Paul build at Capitol Studios?
What did Les Paul build at Capitol Studios?
What is NOT one of the 3 steps in mixing?
What is NOT one of the 3 steps in mixing?
What is a good idea to do once all your edits, comping, and tuning is complete?
What is a good idea to do once all your edits, comping, and tuning is complete?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three dimensions that great mixers mix in?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three dimensions that great mixers mix in?
Study Notes
Audio Engineering Quiz Summary
- Les Paul built the revered acoustic chambers at Capitol Studios.
- The keyboard command for Clip Capture is Command+R (Mac) or Ctrl+R (Windows).
- Subtractive equalization allows zeroing in on masking frequencies in a sound.
- Edits without crossfades will click and pop.
- The first thing a mixer should do before diving into a mix is determining the song's direction.
- Adding reverb to everything is NOT one of the 3 steps in mixing.
- If clip level adjustment is unavailable, use track volume automation.
- Command (Mac) or Control (Windows) suspends the normal function of Grid mode.
- The default tempo and meter for all Pro Tools sessions are 4/4 and 120 BPM.
- The main advantage of a multi-band compressor is that a loud event in one frequency band won't affect the gain reduction in the other bands.
- To fix a bad fade, adjust the fade timing.
- Clicks and pops can come from making a separation edit, butt-cut edits, transient overloads, and healing a separation edit.
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Test your knowledge of audio engineering with this quiz covering topics such as acoustic chambers, keyboard commands, equalization, mixing techniques, Pro Tools functions, and troubleshooting common audio issues. See how well you know the ins and outs of audio production and editing.
