Question 1

Increasing the buffer size in your recording software or audio interface software has what effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  prevents drop-outs. 
B)  decreases latency. 
C)  increases track delays. 
D)  improves the sound quality. 
A)  prevents drop-outs. 
B)  decreases latency. 
C)  increases track delays. 
D)  improves the sound quality. A

Question 2

If you are using your computer professionally, it's best to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  use only professional software. 
B)  optimize the computer for data reduction. 
C)  disable your audio interface and use only the computer's sound card. 
D)  not connect to the internet. 
A)  use only professional software. 
B)  optimize the computer for data reduction. 
C)  disable your audio interface and use only the computer's sound card. 
D)  not connect to the internet. A

Question 3

A software tweak to prevent drop-outs is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  convert MIDI soft-synth tracks to audio tracks. 
B)  disable EQ on a track. 
C)  lower the level of most tracks. 
D)  export audio tracks as MIDI tracks. 
A)  convert MIDI soft-synth tracks to audio tracks. 
B)  disable EQ on a track. 
C)  lower the level of most tracks. 
D)  export audio tracks as MIDI tracks. C

Question 4

Hardware requirements to prevent drop-outs are _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mac/PC compatibility. 
B)  antivirus, fast RAM, two hard drives. 
C)  fast hard drive, fast computer, lots of RAM. 
D)  formatted hard drive, AMD CPU, lots of RAM. 
A)  Mac/PC compatibility. 
B)  antivirus, fast RAM, two hard drives. 
C)  fast hard drive, fast computer, lots of RAM. 
D)  formatted hard drive, AMD CPU, lots of RAM.

Question 5

An optimization tip for Mac users is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  minimize extensions. 
B)  decrease memory to the minimum needed. 
C)  increase graphic acceleration. 
D)  use the same amount of RAM as your CPU's speed. 
A)  minimize extensions. 
B)  decrease memory to the minimum needed. 
C)  increase graphic acceleration. 
D)  use the same amount of RAM as your CPU's speed.

Question 6

Lots of RAM is especially beneficial for ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sound quality. 
B)  soft synths. 
C)  digital audio conversion. 
D)  recording vocals. 
A)  sound quality. 
B)  soft synths. 
C)  digital audio conversion. 
D)  recording vocals.

Question 7

Which configuration provides the fastest streaming audio?

Accepted Answer

A)  one hard drive for system files and audio files. 
B)  two hard drives for audio files. 
C)  one hard drive for system files; another for audio files. 
D)  a SATA drive for system files. 
A)  one hard drive for system files and audio files. 
B)  two hard drives for audio files. 
C)  one hard drive for system files; another for audio files. 
D)  a SATA drive for system files.

Question 8

The purpose of optimizing your computer for multitrack recording is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher track counts and more plug-ins. 
B)  higher CPU usage. 
C)  faster disk-save times. 
D)  better frequency response and lower noise. 
A)  higher track counts and more plug-ins. 
B)  higher CPU usage. 
C)  faster disk-save times. 
D)  better frequency response and lower noise.

Question 9

To reduce latency, ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase i/o buffer size. 
B)  decrease interface buffer size. 
C)  increase interface buffer size. 
D)  decrease i/o buffer size. 
A)  increase i/o buffer size. 
B)  decrease interface buffer size. 
C)  increase interface buffer size. 
D)  decrease i/o buffer size.

Question 10

In case of drop-outs, two buffers to adjust are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  signal processing and disk streaming 
B)  trim buffer and latency buffer 
C)  i/o and audio interface 
D)  input and output 
A)  signal processing and disk streaming 
B)  trim buffer and latency buffer 
C)  i/o and audio interface 
D)  input and output

Question 11

When using an external audio interface, be sure to disable _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the headphone jack. 
B)  audio sampling. 
C)  the computer's internal sound card. 
D)  USB. 
A)  the headphone jack. 
B)  audio sampling. 
C)  the computer's internal sound card. 
D)  USB.

Increasing the buffer size in your recording software or audio interface software has what effect?

If you are using your computer professionally, it's best to ___________.

A software tweak to prevent drop-outs is ____________.

Hardware requirements to prevent drop-outs are _____________.

An optimization tip for Mac users is ______________.

Lots of RAM is especially beneficial for ______________.

Which configuration provides the fastest streaming audio?

The purpose of optimizing your computer for multitrack recording is __________.

To reduce latency, ______________.

In case of drop-outs, two buffers to adjust are ____________.

When using an external audio interface, be sure to disable _____________.

The Recording Process

Sound and Psychoacoustics

Studio Acoustics; Signal Characteristics of Audio Devices

Equipping Your Studio

Monitoring

Microphones

Mic Technique Basics

Microphone Techniques

Equalisation

Effects and Signal Processors

Mixers

Digital Audio

Computer Recording

Daw Operation

Judging Sound Quality

Midi and Loops

Session Procedures

Mastering and Cd Burning

On-Location Recording of Popular Music

On-Location Recording of Classical Music

Web Audio, Streaming and Online Collaboration

Appendix A: DB or Not DB

Appendix C: Impedance

Appendix D: Phantom Power; Legacy Recording Devices, AUDIO GLOSARRY

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Exam 23: Appendix B: Optimizing Your Computer for Multitrack Recording

Increasing the buffer size in your recording software or audio interface software has what effect?

If you are using your computer professionally, it's best to ___________.

A software tweak to prevent drop-outs is ____________.

Hardware requirements to prevent drop-outs are _____________.

An optimization tip for Mac users is ______________.

Lots of RAM is especially beneficial for ______________.

Which configuration provides the fastest streaming audio?

The purpose of optimizing your computer for multitrack recording is __________.

To reduce latency, ______________.

In case of drop-outs, two buffers to adjust are ____________.

When using an external audio interface, be sure to disable _____________.

The Recording Process

Sound and Psychoacoustics

Studio Acoustics; Signal Characteristics of Audio Devices

Equipping Your Studio

Monitoring

Microphones

Mic Technique Basics

Microphone Techniques

Equalisation

Effects and Signal Processors

Mixers

Digital Audio

Computer Recording

Daw Operation

Judging Sound Quality

Midi and Loops

Session Procedures

Mastering and Cd Burning

On-Location Recording of Popular Music

On-Location Recording of Classical Music

Web Audio, Streaming and Online Collaboration

Appendix A: DB or Not DB

Appendix C: Impedance

Appendix D: Phantom Power; Legacy Recording Devices, AUDIO GLOSARRY

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