MP100 Cycle 3 Final Questions
and Answers Exam
A selectable frequency EQ allows the user to choose any frequency the user likes. (T/F) -
ANSWER>>False
On a graphic EQ, the physical positions of the controls give a "graphic" representation of the
overall frequency response curve. (T/F) - ANSWER>>True
Who created the Parametric EQ? - ANSWER>>George Massenburg
The SSL Origin features a variable High Pass Filter. (T/F) - ANSWER>>True
On a parametric EQ, as the Q increases, so does the bandwidth. (T/F) - ANSWER>>False
What type of filter is used to remove hum and discreet frequency noises? - ANSWER>>Notch
Filter
What controls the progression of amplification/attenuation from the flat position? -
ANSWER>>Slew Rate
What is missing from a semi-parametric EQ? - ANSWER>>Q or bandwidth control
The Q factor of a peaking EQ refers to the ______________. - ANSWER>>width of the bell
shape
What is a high-pass and low-pass filter used in conjunction? - ANSWER>>a band-pass filter
On a high/low pass filter, frequencies attenuated more than 3dB are in the ___________. -
ANSWER>>Stopband
It is a common known fact that you should always boost 60Hz on a kick drum. (T/F) -
ANSWER>>False
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, What type of EQ does the SSL Origin feature? - ANSWER>>Parametric
On a high/low pass filter, the frequency at which the signal is attenuated by exactly 3dB is
______________. - ANSWER>>Cut-off
On a high/low pass filter, frequencies attenuated less than 3dB are in the ___________. -
ANSWER>>Passband
Which filter refers to a rise/drop at a selected frequency and tapers off to a preset level to the
end of the audio spectrum? - ANSWER>>Shelving
At about what frequency would you find the "bottom depth" of a kick drum? - ANSWER>>60 Hz
At about what frequency would you find the "attack" of a kick drum? - ANSWER>>2.5 kHz
At about what frequency would you find the "fatness" of a snare drum? - ANSWER>>240 Hz
At about what frequency would you find the "crispness" of a snare drum? - ANSWER>>5 kHz
At about what frequency would you find the "pluck" of a bass guitar? - ANSWER>>2 kHz
At about what frequency would you find the "bite" of an electric guitar? - ANSWER>>2.5 kHz
At about what frequency is the "shrillness" of horns? - ANSWER>>5 kHz
At about what frequency will you find the "shimmer" of cymbals? - ANSWER>>7.5 kHz
At about what frequency will you find the "presence" of a vocal? - ANSWER>>5 kHz
At about what frequency will you find "sibilance" in a vocal? - ANSWER>>7.5 kHz
Draw the tracking signal flow (with inserts and aux sends). - ANSWER>>Draw the tracking signal
flow (with inserts and aux sends).
Are the Multitrack Buses or Direct Outs on the SSL Origin normalled to the MTR? -
ANSWER>>Direct Outs
What should should you press before applying Phantom Power? - ANSWER>>Cut (SF)
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and Answers Exam
A selectable frequency EQ allows the user to choose any frequency the user likes. (T/F) -
ANSWER>>False
On a graphic EQ, the physical positions of the controls give a "graphic" representation of the
overall frequency response curve. (T/F) - ANSWER>>True
Who created the Parametric EQ? - ANSWER>>George Massenburg
The SSL Origin features a variable High Pass Filter. (T/F) - ANSWER>>True
On a parametric EQ, as the Q increases, so does the bandwidth. (T/F) - ANSWER>>False
What type of filter is used to remove hum and discreet frequency noises? - ANSWER>>Notch
Filter
What controls the progression of amplification/attenuation from the flat position? -
ANSWER>>Slew Rate
What is missing from a semi-parametric EQ? - ANSWER>>Q or bandwidth control
The Q factor of a peaking EQ refers to the ______________. - ANSWER>>width of the bell
shape
What is a high-pass and low-pass filter used in conjunction? - ANSWER>>a band-pass filter
On a high/low pass filter, frequencies attenuated more than 3dB are in the ___________. -
ANSWER>>Stopband
It is a common known fact that you should always boost 60Hz on a kick drum. (T/F) -
ANSWER>>False
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, What type of EQ does the SSL Origin feature? - ANSWER>>Parametric
On a high/low pass filter, the frequency at which the signal is attenuated by exactly 3dB is
______________. - ANSWER>>Cut-off
On a high/low pass filter, frequencies attenuated less than 3dB are in the ___________. -
ANSWER>>Passband
Which filter refers to a rise/drop at a selected frequency and tapers off to a preset level to the
end of the audio spectrum? - ANSWER>>Shelving
At about what frequency would you find the "bottom depth" of a kick drum? - ANSWER>>60 Hz
At about what frequency would you find the "attack" of a kick drum? - ANSWER>>2.5 kHz
At about what frequency would you find the "fatness" of a snare drum? - ANSWER>>240 Hz
At about what frequency would you find the "crispness" of a snare drum? - ANSWER>>5 kHz
At about what frequency would you find the "pluck" of a bass guitar? - ANSWER>>2 kHz
At about what frequency would you find the "bite" of an electric guitar? - ANSWER>>2.5 kHz
At about what frequency is the "shrillness" of horns? - ANSWER>>5 kHz
At about what frequency will you find the "shimmer" of cymbals? - ANSWER>>7.5 kHz
At about what frequency will you find the "presence" of a vocal? - ANSWER>>5 kHz
At about what frequency will you find "sibilance" in a vocal? - ANSWER>>7.5 kHz
Draw the tracking signal flow (with inserts and aux sends). - ANSWER>>Draw the tracking signal
flow (with inserts and aux sends).
Are the Multitrack Buses or Direct Outs on the SSL Origin normalled to the MTR? -
ANSWER>>Direct Outs
What should should you press before applying Phantom Power? - ANSWER>>Cut (SF)
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