PT110 - Lesson 10c-d

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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?

Signal clipping

Signal distortion

Feedback or other undesirable results (correct)

Signal degradation

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?

To prevent feedback situations and manually control the signal Signup and view all the answers

In which view can you quickly set up a cue mix when recording in Pro Tools?

Expanded Sends view Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the Sends Default to [#] dB preference in Pro Tools?

In the Mixing tab of the Pro Tools Preferences dialog box Signup and view all the answers

What does the Send Level Fader control do in Pro Tools?

Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the send Signup and view all the answers

How can you change a send's pre/post fader status?

Click on the Pre/Post Fader button Signup and view all the answers

What does the Output Window button next to the track's Output Path selector do?

Opens the Output window for the main track Signup and view all the answers

In an Output window, what does the panning control indicate?

The number of output channels Signup and view all the answers

How is a stereo send on a mono track indicated in the Output window?

Two stereo panning knobs Signup and view all the answers

What does the Target button in the Output window allow you to do?

Replace the targeted window with another Output window Signup and view all the answers

How many sends are typically available for each track in Pro Tools?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What information can you gather from the meters in an Output window?

Format of the track Signup and view all the answers

What does the Output View Selector in the Output window allow you to do?

View different sends without closing the window Signup and view all the answers

In Pro Tools, what happens when the Send Mute is enabled?

The send output is muted Signup and view all the answers

What does the Audio Output Path Selector display in the send or track's output?

The name of the output in parentheses Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Pre/Post Fader button?

To change the pre/post fader status of a send Signup and view all the answers

What does the Automation Safe button prevent?

Accidental overwriting of automation Signup and view all the answers

What does the Follow Main Pan (FMP) button do when active?

It mirrors the pan parameter on the track Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click the Link button?

The pan controls move correspondingly Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of clicking the Inverse Pan button along with the Link button?

The pan controls move in reverse Signup and view all the answers