PT110 - Lesson 1e-f
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What is the purpose of the I/O Setup dialog box in Pro Tools?

  • To set up only the output paths for recording
  • To configure the Playback Engine dialog box
  • To customize inputs, outputs, and busses to enhance workflow (correct)
  • To manage only the basic I/O settings

How do you access the I/O Setup dialog box in Pro Tools?

  • From the File menu, choose I/O Setup
  • From the Setup menu, choose I/O (correct)
  • From the View menu, choose I/O
  • From the Edit menu, choose I/O

What is displayed when you click the Input tab in the I/O Setup dialog box?

  • The various input paths associated with the channels (correct)
  • The output paths for recording
  • The available channels of the interface
  • Pro Tools' output paths

Where are the available channels of the interface displayed in the I/O Setup dialog box?

<p>Directly underneath the tabs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the I/O Setup dialog box and the Playback Engine dialog box?

<p>The Playback Engine dialog box determines the device used in the I/O Setup dialog box (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the I/O Setup dialog box in this course?

<p>Configuring the basic setup of inputs, outputs, and busses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you reveal sub paths created along with an input or output path?

<p>By clicking the disclosure triangle to the left of the path name (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you rename a path?

<p>Any associated sub paths are also renamed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you select multiple paths in the I/O Setup dialog box?

<p>By holding the Shift key and clicking on each path (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click the Default button in the I/O Setup dialog box?

<p>Default values are added for any unassigned interface channels or unused paths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you rename a path after it has been created?

<p>By double-clicking the name of the path and typing a new name (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by bold fonts used for the path name?

<p>Paths used in a session (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you deactivate a path?

<p>By clicking the path's Active/Inactive Status check box (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you delete a path?

<p>By clicking the Delete Path button in the lower left-hand section of the dialog box (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the channel assignments for a sub path?

<p>The parent path's channel assignments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you assign a sub path to a channel?

<p>By clicking the appropriate box in the New Sub-Paths dialog box (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of not having any input paths in Pro Tools?

<p>You would not be able to use your audio interface for recording. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shortcut to create a new input path in Pro Tools on a Mac?

<p>Command+N (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you check the 'Add default channel assignments' box in the New Paths dialog box?

<p>Pro Tools will create channel assignments to each path. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Monitor Path' option in the Output tab?

<p>To tell Pro Tools which output path is attached to your speakers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you create a new input path with the 'Add default channel assignments' box unchecked?

<p>You need to create channel assignments manually. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Audition Path' option in the Output tab?

<p>To preview audio from the Workspace browser, Clip List, and AudioSuite plug-in window. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of clicking the Cancel button in the I/O Setup dialog box?

<p>Your changes will be discarded and the dialog box will close. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can you do with the channel assignment boxes under the interface channels?

<p>You can click and drag them to change the channel assignments. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you create multiple paths in the New Paths dialog box?

<p>You can create multiple paths, and change their channel width and name them descriptively. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the New Paths dialog box?

<p>To create a new input path. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in Pro Tools to describe sending a single path to multiple outputs?

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

Why is the Main MON path temporarily unmapped in the given scenario?

<p>To focus on the cue mix in the control room (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you select additional paths in the Mapping to Output column?

<p>Hold the Control key (Mac) or the Start key (Windows) and click on additional paths (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of setting up the Cue 1 output to go to both Line 3-4 and MON L/R?

<p>The cue mix will be heard through both the control room speakers and the performer's headphones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical next step after finishing the cue mix in the control room?

<p>Unmapping the Cue 1 bus and reactivating the Main MON bus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bus tab in the given scenario?

<p>To organize the workflow for the cue mix and main mix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you choose an output for a track after creating internal busses?

<p>The bus submenu shows all of the unmapped internal busses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can you do with an output bus by un-checking the corresponding box in the Mapping to Output column?

<p>Change it into an internal bus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of assigning multiple busses to the same output path?

<p>Direct output access to each of the subgroup paths (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you reorder your busses?

<p>By clicking and dragging up or down in the list (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Default button do in the Bus tab?

<p>Reset all of your busses to their default values (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you change the channel width of a bus from stereo to mono?

<p>Any existing sub paths will be deleted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Default Output Bus settings in the Bus tab?

<p>To choose a default output bus for your different track types (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can you do with a single bus in Pro Tools?

<p>Assign it to multiple output paths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of changing channel width in Pro Tools (as opposed to Pro Tools Ultimate)?

<p>Your channel width options are limited to mono and stereo only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mirroring bus outputs in a studio scenario?

<p>To create a cue mix for a performer in a control room (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a path is deleted in Pro Tools?

<p>Associated sub paths are deleted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of busses in older versions of Pro Tools?

<p>Internal routing within the Pro Tools software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When an output path is created, what does Pro Tools do in the background?

<p>Creates a bus that is named after that path (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bus is created when an output path is created?

<p>Output Bus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of renaming output busses?

<p>To manage output busses based on personal preference (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Output Busses and Internal Busses?

<p>Output Busses are mapped to an output path, while Internal Busses are not (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating Internal Busses?

<p>To use for internal signal routing within the Pro Tools software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a sub path is deleted in Pro Tools?

<p>The associated parent path is not deleted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a track's output and a bus?

<p>A track's output goes through a bus that is mapped to an output path (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of creating a new bus in the I/O Setup dialog box's Bus tab?

<p>A new bus is created that is not mapped to an output (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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