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In a 7.1.2 surround format, how many Overhead Channels are there?

  • Five
  • Three
  • Four
  • Two (correct)

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?

  • 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?

<p>Create a metallic robot voice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which inventor is associated with the invention of stereo?

<p>Alan Blumlein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biggest question that arises when compressing the kick or the snare?

<p>How much is enough (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to remove noise from a track?

<p>Trim the length of each audio clip to just before and after the part plays (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are all track outputs busses?

<p>False (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is discussed about the impact of closing eyes while mixing?

<p>It is mentioned as a topic in the quiz (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a sign of an amateur mix in the quiz?

<p>Not achieving a good balance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should monitors be set up in relation to the listening position?

<p>In an equilateral triangle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended level for channel faders in relation to the sub-group or master fader?

<p>Below (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two rules for arrangements mentioned?

<p>Limit the number of elements and keep everything in its own frequency range (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does parallel compression involve?

<p>Sending the signal of one track to another, adding a compressor, and bringing up the level of the new track just under the original non-compressed channel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a good balance in a mix start with?

<p>A good arrangement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of all good music mentioned?

<p>Having a strong groove (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can fatter sounding guitars be achieved in a mix?

<p>Boosting the midrange about 9dB and sweeping the frequencies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when the output of two speakers combines to provide an imaginary speaker in between?

<p>Phantom or center (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause clicks and pops in audio edits?

<p>Separation edit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Subtractive equalization allow in sound?

<p>Zeroing in on masking frequencies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a mixer do before diving into a mix?

<p>Determine the song's direction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used if clip level adjustment is unavailable?

<p>Track volume automation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a multi-band compressor?

<p>Preventing gain reduction interference between frequency bands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause edits without crossfades to produce clicks and pops?

<p>Edits without crossfades (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action to fix a bad fade?

<p>Adjust the fade timing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Les Paul build at Capitol Studios?

<p>The revered acoustic chambers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT one of the 3 steps in mixing?

<p>Adding reverb to everything (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a good idea to do once all your edits, comping, and tuning is complete?

<p>Consolidate your tracks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three dimensions that great mixers mix in?

<p>Tall (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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