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A mastering engineer can do what to turn a great mix into a completion but simply doing what? |
Adjusting the level |
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A mastering assistant may use what when loading in a project to make minor adjustments |
Stems |
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Listening to a mix to determine if there are any obvious problems is called what |
Critical Audition |
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3 things that master engineers may need to properly prepare the music for distribution |
UPC CODE IRC CODE SONG ORDER |
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How much more dynamic range does 24 bit digital audio have in comparison to vinyl dynamic range? |
64 db |
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Define dither and tell where the dynamic range of 16 bit digital audio that it is applied |
intentionally applied value to randomize automation error.... and -91 |
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Define jitter and list two things that you can do to ensure that the effects of jitter are minimized in any studio environment |
Timing variations in various sample clocks.
Using proper cables with proper ohm value |
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Mixes should be delivered at? |
-12 RMS and -6 Peak |
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How does the GML 9500 controls differ from other EQs |
It is stepped for accuracy |
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Digital sample can't exceed 0dbfs. When the standard 3 consecutive samples reach that limit, the converter or meter will display in red. But how many samples will trigger the Apogee Rossetta to display a red light? |
1 |
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What is the K14 Metering/monitoring method?
What would the -dbfs for Digidesign hardware? |
-14 dbfs = 0 VU = 85 Dbspl
For digidesign: -18dbfs = 0 VU = 85 Dbspl |
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What kind of monitors would you use for the following:
Tracking / Mixing Mastering Studio / Listening Room Mastering Assistant / Load-In Room |
A. Nearfield Monitors B. 3 way passive C. Headphones |
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Any good listening environment will have what type of frequency response? |
Broad and flat |
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What is the name of the specialist that uses scientific design and planning to achieve a perfect listening environment? |
Acoustician |
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Mastering engineers will use what type of EQ to add the last bits of high frequency detail to a mix? |
Shelf EQ @16kHz and boost it by .5db |
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Diffuser pannels positioned behind the listening position will often reduce what? |
Comb filter |
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Where is a common place to set the crossover on the low end to begin calibration and placement testing? |
80hz |
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What is the process of adding details such as song titles, royalty collection, codes, artist info, etc. |
PQ Coding |
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Amps are usually overpowered for the speakers for what reason? |
High wattage = more headroom = low distortion rate |
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S/PDIF digital connection requires cabling and termination with what and what kind of connector? |
75 ohms of resistance / impedance and a RCA connector |
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AEU/EBU digital connection requires cabling and termination with what and what kind of connector? |
110 ohms XLR |
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Analog audio connection requires cabling and termination with what? |
0 ohms of resistance / impedence |
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What are Bob Katz's 3 ear training exercises? |
Recognize Frequency Ranges Learn the effects of bandwidth limiting Learn to identify comb filter |
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"a great monitor in a bad room will do absolutely nothing for you" |
Bob Ludwig |
