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    Pro Tools 503 - Studio Series - Recording Drums.
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    • 1

      When recording live drums, it's common to blend close mics with distant mics. True or false?

    • 2

      Ribbon microphones are great for the __________ room technique because they are naturally bidirectional.

    • 3

      Which type of filter is helpful for reducing pedal noise on the hi-hat?

    • 4

      Snare top mics are most useful for picking up softer dynamics, like ghost notes, on snare drum. True or false?

    • 5

      Kick In mics are almost always a __________ mic.

    • 6

      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?

    • 7

      Which mics give the drum kit a sense of depth and 3D space?

    • 8

      Which of the following overhead techniques has the widest stereo image?

    • 9

      The ‘mic the floor' position places a ____________ close to the floor, angled up at the resonant kick head.

    • 10

      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:

    • 11

      Which of the following is a common kick mic known for its punch and body?

    • 12

      Using Tab to Transient and Keyboard Focus Mode, you can use which keys to tab left and right.

    • 13

      Blending the Wet and Dry signal in a compressor applies:

    • 14

      Which type of miking limits the pickup range of the mic on drums?

    • 15

      Angling both overheads equidistant at the center of the snare:

    • 16

      Where is most of the hi-hat heard in most drum mixes?

    • 17

      What is the shortcut to move a select up to the main playlist in Pro Tools?

    • 18

      Snare side mics are typically:

    • 19

      Snare bottom mics pick up mostly high end, because they are very close to the snare wires. True or false?

    • 20

      How should condensers be aimed for bongos and congas?

    • 21

      Bus Processing allows you to process a group of instruments being summed to an Aux Track. True or false?

    • 22

      What is the shortcut to create a group for selected tracks in Pro Tools?

    • 23

      Low level signals will be affected the same a high level signals running through a compressor. True or false?

    • 24

      A _____ attack time can cause the front end attack of a drum to be compressed, resulting in a loss of punch.

    • 25

      Always angle tom mics to avoid over resonating the microphone. True or false?

    Pro Tools 503
    Studio Series - Recording Drums
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