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?

Directly underneath the tabs Signup and view all the answers

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

The Playback Engine dialog box determines the device used in the I/O Setup dialog box Signup and view all the answers

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

Configuring the basic setup of inputs, outputs, and busses Signup and view all the answers

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

By clicking the disclosure triangle to the left of the path name Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you rename a path?

Any associated sub paths are also renamed Signup and view all the answers

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

By holding the Shift key and clicking on each path Signup and view all the answers

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

Default values are added for any unassigned interface channels or unused paths Signup and view all the answers

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

By double-clicking the name of the path and typing a new name Signup and view all the answers

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

Paths used in a session Signup and view all the answers

How can you deactivate a path?

By clicking the path's Active/Inactive Status check box Signup and view all the answers

How can you delete a path?

By clicking the Delete Path button in the lower left-hand section of the dialog box Signup and view all the answers

What determines the channel assignments for a sub path?

The parent path's channel assignments Signup and view all the answers

How can you assign a sub path to a channel?

By clicking the appropriate box in the New Sub-Paths dialog box Signup and view all the answers

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

You would not be able to use your audio interface for recording. Signup and view all the answers

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

Command+N Signup and view all the answers

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

Pro Tools will create channel assignments to each path. Signup and view all the answers

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

To tell Pro Tools which output path is attached to your speakers. Signup and view all the answers

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

You need to create channel assignments manually. Signup and view all the answers

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

To preview audio from the Workspace browser, Clip List, and AudioSuite plug-in window. Signup and view all the answers

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

Your changes will be discarded and the dialog box will close. Signup and view all the answers

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

You can click and drag them to change the channel assignments. Signup and view all the answers

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

You can create multiple paths, and change their channel width and name them descriptively. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the New Paths dialog box?

To create a new input path. Signup and view all the answers

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

Mirroring Signup and view all the answers

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

To focus on the cue mix in the control room Signup and view all the answers

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

Hold the Control key (Mac) or the Start key (Windows) and click on additional paths 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?

The cue mix will be heard through both the control room speakers and the performer's headphones Signup and view all the answers

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

Unmapping the Cue 1 bus and reactivating the Main MON bus Signup and view all the answers

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

To organize the workflow for the cue mix and main mix Signup and view all the answers

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

The bus submenu shows all of the unmapped internal busses 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?

Change it into an internal bus Signup and view all the answers

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

Direct output access to each of the subgroup paths Signup and view all the answers

How can you reorder your busses?

By clicking and dragging up or down in the list Signup and view all the answers

What does the Default button do in the Bus tab?

Reset all of your busses to their default values Signup and view all the answers

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

Any existing sub paths will be deleted Signup and view all the answers

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

To choose a default output bus for your different track types Signup and view all the answers

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

Assign it to multiple output paths Signup and view all the answers

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

Your channel width options are limited to mono and stereo only Signup and view all the answers

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

To create a cue mix for a performer in a control room Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a path is deleted in Pro Tools?

Associated sub paths are deleted Signup and view all the answers

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

Internal routing within the Pro Tools software Signup and view all the answers

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

Creates a bus that is named after that path Signup and view all the answers

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

Output Bus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of renaming output busses?

To manage output busses based on personal preference Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Output Busses and Internal Busses?

Output Busses are mapped to an output path, while Internal Busses are not Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating Internal Busses?

To use for internal signal routing within the Pro Tools software Signup and view all the answers

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

The associated parent path is not deleted Signup and view all the answers

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

A track's output goes through a bus that is mapped to an output path 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?

A new bus is created that is not mapped to an output Signup and view all the answers