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What is the primary function of sends in the overall mix's signal flow?
What is the primary function of sends in the overall mix's signal flow?
- To control the level of the signal before it reaches the inserts
- To modify the signal on the track before the inserts
- To route a copy of a signal on your track to another destination (correct)
- To process the signal after it has been sent to another destination
What potential issue can be avoided by setting the Sends Default to -∞ (negative infinity) dB preference?
What potential issue can be avoided by setting the Sends Default to -∞ (negative infinity) dB preference?
- Signal clipping
- Signal distortion
- Feedback or other undesirable results (correct)
- Signal degradation
What is the default level for sends in Pro Tools Preferences?
What is the default level for sends in Pro Tools Preferences?
- 0 dB
- -∞ (minus infinity) (correct)
- 3 dB
- 10 dB
What is the recommended use of the Sends Default to [#] dB preference and default setting?
What is the recommended use of the Sends Default to [#] dB preference and default setting?
In which view can you quickly set up a cue mix when recording in Pro Tools?
In which view can you quickly set up a cue mix when recording in Pro Tools?
Where can you find the Sends Default to [#] dB preference in Pro Tools?
Where can you find the Sends Default to [#] dB preference in Pro Tools?
What does the Send Level Fader control do in Pro Tools?
What does the Send Level Fader control do in Pro Tools?
How can you change a send's pre/post fader status?
How can you change a send's pre/post fader status?
What does the Output Window button next to the track's Output Path selector do?
What does the Output Window button next to the track's Output Path selector do?
In an Output window, what does the panning control indicate?
In an Output window, what does the panning control indicate?
How is a stereo send on a mono track indicated in the Output window?
How is a stereo send on a mono track indicated in the Output window?
What does the Target button in the Output window allow you to do?
What does the Target button in the Output window allow you to do?
How many sends are typically available for each track in Pro Tools?
How many sends are typically available for each track in Pro Tools?
What information can you gather from the meters in an Output window?
What information can you gather from the meters in an Output window?
What does the Output View Selector in the Output window allow you to do?
What does the Output View Selector in the Output window allow you to do?
In Pro Tools, what happens when the Send Mute is enabled?
In Pro Tools, what happens when the Send Mute is enabled?
What does the Audio Output Path Selector display in the send or track's output?
What does the Audio Output Path Selector display in the send or track's output?
What is the function of the Pre/Post Fader button?
What is the function of the Pre/Post Fader button?
What does the Automation Safe button prevent?
What does the Automation Safe button prevent?
What does the Follow Main Pan (FMP) button do when active?
What does the Follow Main Pan (FMP) button do when active?
What happens when you click the Link button?
What happens when you click the Link button?
What is the result of clicking the Inverse Pan button along with the Link button?
What is the result of clicking the Inverse Pan button along with the Link button?
