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Pro Tools 503 - Studio Series - Recording Drums.
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1
What is the shortcut to create a group for selected tracks in Pro Tools?
Shift Option G
Shift G
Command Option G
Command G
2
Bus Processing allows you to process a group of instruments being summed to an Aux Track. True or false?
False
True
3
Which of the following overhead techniques has the widest stereo image?
XY
Glyn Johns Variant
Spaced Pair
ORTF
4
Blending the Wet and Dry signal in a compressor applies:
Multiband compression
FET compression
Parallel compression
Opto compression
5
What is the shortcut to move a select up to the main playlist in Pro Tools?
Up
Shift U
Command U
Shift Option Up
6
Peak drum levels should typically be set around:
-3 to -9 dBFS
-30 to -50 dBFS
-20 to -30 dBFS
0 to -3 dBFS
7
The classic Glyn Johns technique uses:
2 overheads
1 overhead and 1 side mic
12 microphones
1 overhead, 1 side, 1 kick, 1 snare mic
8
Always angle tom mics to avoid over resonating the microphone. True or false?
False
True
9
Which of the following is a common kick mic known for its punch and body?
Shure SM57
Shure SM7B
Sennheiser e906
Audix D6
10
Which mics give the drum kit a sense of depth and 3D space?
Snare Side and Kick Out
Close Mics
Overheads
Room Mics
11
Plug-ins like the EQ III in Pro Tools can cause the signal to clip at the plug-in level, so it's important to match the input and output volume. True or false?
False
True
12
A _____ attack time can cause the front end attack of a drum to be compressed, resulting in a loss of punch.
Shorter
Longer
13
The Sennheiser e604 is helpful as a tom mic when cymbals or other hardware prevents a full size mic from being used, because the e604:
Requires phantom power
Clips on the rim of the drum
Has a high pass switch
Has a high pick up range
14
Kick In mics are almost always a __________ mic.
Large Diaphragm Condenser
Electret
Large Diaphragm Dynamic
Ribbon
15
Using Tab to Transient and Keyboard Focus Mode, you can use which keys to tab left and right.
L and R
L and ‘
W and R
Z and C
16
Cutting around __________ helps remove ring, ‘boxy' and ‘woody' tones.
500 Hz
50 Hz
100 Hz
2000 Hz
17
Ribbon microphones are great for the __________ room technique because they are naturally bidirectional.
XY
Blumlein
NOS
ORTF
18
When recording live drums, it's common to blend close mics with distant mics. True or false?
True
False
19
What is the shortcut to open the Strip Silence dialog in Pro Tools?
Shift U
U
Option U
Command U
20
Where is most of the hi-hat heard in most drum mixes?
The overhead mics
The hi-hat mic
The room mics
The snare mic
21
Angling both overheads equidistant at the center of the snare:
Reduces phase issues, but makes the snare off-center
Increases phase issues, but centers the snare
Reduces phase issues, and centers the snare
22
Low level signals will be affected the same a high level signals running through a compressor. True or false?
False
True
23
How should condensers be aimed for bongos and congas?
At the center of the drum, 6 inches away
At the center of the drum, 12 inches away
At the rim, 8-12 inches away
24
Which type of miking limits the pickup range of the mic on drums?
Distant
Off-axis
Close, on-axis
25
Snare side mics are typically:
Small Diaphragm Condensers
Large Diaphragm Condensers
Ribbon Mics
Dynamic Mics
Pro Tools 503
Studio Series - Recording Drums
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