PT110 - Lesson 10a-b

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What is the purpose of mirroring outputs in Pro Tools?

To limit the number of destinations an output can be sent to
To send the output of a track to multiple destinations (correct)
To combine different tracks into one output
To eliminate the need for outputs in Pro Tools

Which keys are used in Pro Tools to select multiple outputs for mirroring?

Shift key (Mac) or Alt key (Windows)
Command key (Mac) or Tab key (Windows)
Control key (Mac) or Start key (Windows) (correct)
Option key (Mac) or Ctrl key (Windows)

How many destinations can the output of a track be mirrored to in Pro Tools?

Multiple destinations (correct)
Only one destination
Three destinations
Two destinations

What is the key difference between mirroring inputs and mirroring outputs in Pro Tools?

Inputs can be sent to multiple sources, while outputs can only go to one place (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tracks can have their output mirrored in Pro Tools?

Audio, Auxiliary Input, Instrument, or MIDI tracks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the limit to the number of paths that can be selected for mirroring the output of a track in Pro Tools?

There is no limit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of using hardware effects units as hardware inserts in Pro Tools?

The inputs and outputs used for connecting the effect cannot be used for other purposes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the signal flow for a track when a hardware device is off?

The signal is sent to an unpowered device and stops there. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between using hardware inserts and plug-in inserts in Pro Tools?

Plug-in inserts run within Pro Tools as software, while hardware inserts are physical devices. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why can't an offline bounce be performed when using a hardware insert in Pro Tools?

Because hardware effects units can only process audio in real-time. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can latency be compensated for when using hardware inserts in Pro Tools?

By setting a value in the H/W Insert Delay tab of the I/O Setup dialog box. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common limitation of using external hardware effects in Pro Tools?

External hardware effects exhibit measurable latency. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of mirroring a track's output?

It makes creating a complex, layered sound easy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by an Asterisk (*) in the Output Path selector?

The output path is inactive (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do you mirror an output bus?

By holding the Control key and selecting output paths in the I/O Setup dialog box (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of mirroring an output bus?

All tracks assigned to that bus will be routed to the physical outputs that the bus is mapped to (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the solution to hearing the cue mix out of the Stereo OUT output path?

Temporarily un-map the bus that you're normally using for the control room monitoring (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of holding the Control key (Mac) or Start key (Windows) when mirroring an output bus?

To select multiple output paths (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between mirroring a track's output and mirroring an output bus?

One is used for tracks and the other for buses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of right-clicking in the Mapping to Output column of a bus and selecting an additional path?

The menu will close, requiring multiple right-clicks for multiple selections (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the I/O Setup dialog box?

To set up buses and output paths for a project (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements to connect an external hardware effects device to an audio interface?

An external hardware effects device and an audio interface with available inputs and outputs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important aspect of connecting an external hardware effects device to an audio interface?

Having the same channel numbers for inputs and outputs (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does one delete paths in the Insert tab of the I/O Setup dialog box in Pro Tools?

Select all the paths and click the Delete Path button in the bottom left-hand corner of the dialog box (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using hardware inserts in Pro Tools?

They have the same kind of flexibility as plug-in effects (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do you change the processing order of inserts in Pro Tools?

Dragging the inserts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Insert tab in the I/O Setup dialog box in Pro Tools?

To create paths for external hardware devices (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an optional step in the setup of external hardware effects in Pro Tools using the I/O Setup dialog box?

Selecting all the paths in the Insert tab and clicking the Delete Path button (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of naming a path in the Insert tab of the I/O Setup dialog box in Pro Tools?

To make it easier to find a path (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do you choose the desired I/O insert in Pro Tools?

Selecting the desired insert and moving the cursor to the i/o menu item (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you insert a hardware insert in Pro Tools?

The signal is routed out of your interface, processed by the external device, and then routed back into the interface through the channels you've identified in the I/O Setup dialog box. (A) Signup and view all the answers