16 Questions
Where is the System Usage option located in the menu?
Window menu
What is the primary goal when monitoring the CPU Meters in the System Usage window?
To keep the meters from hitting 100%
What does the Disk Meter in the Activity section of the System Usage window indicate?
The activity of your hard drives as they play back audio in your session
When will the Disk Cache meter appear in the Activity section of the System Usage window?
When a fixed Disk Playback Cache size is chosen
What does the Memory Meter in the Activity section of the System Usage window show?
The amount of RAM used by Pro Tools
What can be expanded or collapsed in the System Usage window using the disclosure triangle?
Both the CPU and Activity sections
What does a green meter indicate in the System Usage window?
All of the audio file data has been copied to the playback cache.
What does the Session Setup window allow you to configure?
The format of the session, among other things.
What is the shortcut to show or hide the Session Setup window on a Mac?
Command+2
What can be changed at any time in the Session Setup window?
The bit depth and audio format of the session.
What is the purpose of the System Delay field in the Session Setup window?
To display the total latency of the system.
What is the default timecode length of the session's timeline?
It depends on the Session Length Limit field
What does the Interleaved check box control in the Session Setup window?
Whether recorded and processed multichannel audio files are interleaved or multi-mono.
What is the purpose of the Clock Source field in the Session Setup window?
To display the clock source or direct the user to the hardware's dedicated control software.
In which type of workflows is the position on the timeline defined in terms of SMPTE timecode?
Post-production workflows
What does the Pan Depth field in the Session Setup window enable the user to do?
Choose a desired Pan Depth setting.
Learn about the System Usage window, a diagnostic tool that shows your computer's workload. Discover how to open the window and interpret CPU usage meters.
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