How much disk space is consumed per minute by a mono track at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz & a bit depth of 16-bit?
Each mono tracks consumes approximately 5 megabytes (MB) of disk space per minute
What happens to disk space consumption if the sample rate is doubled to 88.2 kHz & a depth of 16-bit?
Approximately 10 megabytes (MB) of disk space per minute
How can you monitor the storage space available on your system to determine the amount of record time remaining for each mounted drive?
By accessing the Disk Usage Window
Choose Window and then click on Disk Usage
How can you create a click track for a session?
Choose Track and then click on Create Click Track
What kind of track is used for a click track?
Aux Track
Can turn on/off in w/ the metronome in the toolbox
What window(s) can you use to record-enable an Audio Track?
Mix and Edit window
What selector can you use to route a signal from an input on your audio interface to a track for recording?
The Audio Input Path Selector in the track's I/O selection
How can you adjust the input level going to record-enable track?
Adjust or change the source volume (interface), adjust microphone placement, adjust interface, or modify the incoming signal strength using a mixer or preamplifier
Can you used the Volume Fader to achieve a strong signal going to disk?
No
How can you place a session in Record Ready mode after record-enabling a track?
Click the Record button in the Transport Window (red button)
What modifiers/shortcuts are available to initiate recording without first entering Record Ready mode?
COMMAND+SPACEBAR (MAC)
CTRL+SPACEBAR (WINDOW)
or
F12
Where are recorded audio files stored for Pro Tools session?
In the session's Audio Files folder by default
What term is used to describe an unedited audio file in Pro Tools?
Whole File Clip
What term is used to describe the smaller, edited pieces of the original sound files?
Subset Clips
What types of clips are represented by boldface text in the Clip list?
Whole File Clips
What type of clips are represented by normal plain text?
Subset Clips
How do track names affect the default names of the audio files you record in Pro Tools?
Tracks are given a default name. The default name affects the Subset clips made. Subset clips are named after the base name of the Whole File clip
Describe two ways to rename an audio file after recording into Pro Tools?
1 ) Double Click on the file or Clip in the Edit Window (w/ Grabber Tool)
2) Right clicking on the file in the Edit Window or clip list and selecting RENAME from the pop-up menu
How would you go about removing unwanted audio from the Clip List without deleting the files from disk?
Select unwanted clips, click the down arrow at the top of the click list, and choose CLEAR from the Clip list pop-up menu. Choose Remove in the dialog box
How would you go about deleting unused whole-file clips to erase them from your storage drive?
Select unused Whole File clips, click on the down arrow at the top of the Clip List and choose Clear, finally choose MOVE TO TRASH or DELETE.
Can deleting an unused whole-file clip be undone?
No, deleting a whole-file clip cannot be undone