DAT Final Exam (2023 – 2024) Questions And Answers 100% Correct
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Answers 100% CorrectAt 44.1 kHz, how many samples are taken per second? - 44,100 samples
What is the shortcut for import session data? - shift+option+I
Approximately how much hard drive space is taken up by 2.5 minutes of stereo, 24-bit,
44.1 kHz aud...
DAT Final Exam (2023 – 2024) Questions And
Answers 100% Correct
At 44.1 kHz, how many samples are taken per second? - 44,100 samples
What is the shortcut for import session data? - shift+option+I
Approximately how much hard drive space is taken up by 2.5 minutes of stereo, 24-bit,
44.1 kHz audio? - 37.5MB
What is the shortcut for tabbing through the edit tools? - esc
How does using SHUFFLE mode assist in multi-track editing? - shuffles everything over to
the left after you've cut a section
What is the shortcut for paste? - command+V
What is disk allocation? - Where Pro Tools writes new audio files.
What does a meter in Pro Tools show us? - the digital dynamic range, measured in dBFS
(DeciBels Full Scale).
What are the max and min levels on a meter in Pro Tools? dBs, or dBFS? - 0 dBFS down to -
60dBFS
Explain the basic difference between analog and digital clipping. - Clipping with analog gear
can be forgiving, providing some warm distortions. Clipping in digital is not so forgiving,
similar to smacking your head on concrete.
What is the shortcut for duplicate? - command+D
What does the "RMS" in RMS metering stands for? What is it used for? - root mean square,
shows overall average level
When you are recording, should you use pre-fader or post-fader metering? Why? - Pre-
fader, so you can make sure your input levels are not clipping.
What button on the audio track has to be engaged before we can hit record in the transport
bar? - the record enable button
What is the shortcut for cut? - command+X
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What is the shortcut for recalling a memory location marker? - [.] + [MemLoc number] + [.]
on num pad
True or false: In Post-fader metering, the position of the fader does not affect the meter. -
FALSE
What is an example of processing? - EQ or compression
Why is panning important? Can't I just leave everything in the middle? - Everything will be
in the same spot, on top of each other. Nothing will stand out or be unique. Instead of
always just turning something up, try looking at where it is in the stereo field.
What is the shortcut for setting a fader back to unity gain? - option+click on fader
What is the shortcut for setting a pan pot back to center? - option+click on pan pot
How can you set it up so that you can print submix stems, plus a final mix all at once? - you
can set outputs to multiple locations by holding down control (multing). That way you can
have submixes running to both the 2MIX print, plus individual stem prints as well.
What do the dot and hollow dot icons indicate in the Group list? - If a group has a dot next
to it, that means all tracks in that group are selected. If a hollow dot appears, that means
some, but not all, of the tracks in the group are currently selected.
What does clicking the "keyboard focus" A-Z icon next to the Groups list enable you to do? -
Use key focus commands for groups, activating/deactivating each by hitting the
corresponding letter on the keyboard.
What are the max and min levels of a fader in Pro Tools? dBs or dBFS? - +12 dBs down to
negative infinity (silence)
What is the shortcut for slip mode? - option+2
Where is the Group ID indicator located, and what does it tell you? - Above the fader on
each track. Tells you if that particular track is currently in an active group.
How can you move a fader independently from an active group? - Hold down control
Groups can be assigned to 3 different types, depending on where you want to use them.
What are the 3 types? - edit, mix, or both mix/edit.
Explain the following: Groups exist on the software level, not on the signal level. - Groups
are merely for organization and efficiency in workflow. They do not have anything to do
with signal flow or routing.
What is the shortcut for separating a clip at selection? - command+E
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When cleaning up a session to send to a collaborator, what should you do with unused
tracks? - create a blank audio track labeled "UNUSED" as a divider, and place unused tracks
to the right of that track.
What kind of track is used to create a submix in Pro Tools? - a stereo, aux input track
In Pro Tools, where is the setting for choosing either pre or post fader metering? - under
the options menu
How does activating the "ALL" group assist in multi-track editing? - lets you apply any edits
to all tracks
What are the differences between bouncing and printing? - when printing you create audio
files in the session. When bouncing you don't necessarily do that. Bouncing can also be
offline, while printing can only be real time.
Instead of manually cutting time out using edit tools and shuffle mode, what menu option
gives us the same capability? - Event/Time Operations/Cut time
What is the difference between peak and RMS metering? What are the advantages of each?
- Peak - showing peaks, RMS - showing "average." Peak helps us to see where we're
clipping, RMS helps give us an idea of overall "loudness."
What is the shortcut for creating a new track? - shift+command+N
What do we use busses for in Pro Tools? - routing signals so that they can get from one
place to another.
What are two different ways to rename busses? - right clicking on the bus, or going up to
Setup/IO/Bus tab and double-clicking on it to rename it
What is at least one advantage to printing a mix as opposed to bouncing it? - you can
monitor it in real time and catch clipping or mistakes
What is the shortcut for assigning selected tracks to the same output? - shift+option
What is the shortcut for placing a memory location marker? - Hitting enter on the num pad
What is the shortcut for grid mode? - option+4
After printing a final mix, where should it reside in your mix/edit window? - it should be
the top track in your edit window (left in your mix window)
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