API Study Guide
On the Channel what button do you press to pad the Tape return input?
-6
MTR outputs are normalled to channels _____ ProTools outputs are normalled to channels ____
1-24 25-48
How many total aux busses does the API have? How many aux busses can be used simultaneously? How many mono aux busses does the API have? How many stereo aux busses does the API have? Which auxes are mono? Which auxes are stereo? How many stereo aux busses can be used simultaneously?
12 10 6 3 1-6 7-12 2
Small fader goes to MTB by pressing ___
24
How many Stereo Mix Busses does the API have?
3
How many total stereo input sources can be assigned to the Grand Master Fader?
5 STA STB STC GM AUX AUX 11, 12
Which API EQ offers 7 selectable frequencies per band with "Proportional Q"?
550L
Which specific API EQ module offers 4 bands with an option for peaking and shelving?
550L
SKIP
560L
Which auxes feed the Cue 1 Masters? Which auxes feed the Cue 2 Masters? Which auxes feed Cue Masters 1-3? Which Cue Masters normal to the head phone amps? How many separate stereo head phone mixes can be made simultaneously?
7-8 9-10 7-12 Cues 1 and 2 2
Which solo mode monitors through the API solo buss?
AFL and PFL
What is the default solo mode on the API?
AFL-non destructive
Aux Master nominal Level
All the way up
For anything to feed the GM Bus and GM Fader it must be ____
Assigned
Which button selects output metering for the MTBs?
Bus to VU
Which metering selection only affects Channel meters 1-24?
Bus to VU
Which Button allows for monitoring of external sources Which button in the Master Section, allows for monitoring of internal sources
C/R PLAY C/R PGM
What is discrete circuitry? What is the benefit to discrete circuitry?
Circuit is made out of multiple components Sounds better, Cheaper, easier to replace
Buttons can be used to cut feed to CRL
Cut L Cut R Cut to Both
Small Fader goes to direct out by pressing ___
DIR
Large Fader feeds ____ on on the patchbay which must be patched to their destination If you select ___ the Large fader no longer feeds the Direct Out
Direct Out MTB
Which console output must be patched into the MTRs?
Direct Output
550L module 560L module
Discrete 4 Band EQ 10 Band Graphic EQ
When is it safe to use a destructive solo (SIP)? When a fader is soloed, it's level can be seen on which meter? When engaged which button protects a fader from a destructive solo?
During Mixing PGM Meters SAFE
The modules that can be placed in the Lower 200 slot are best described as ____ modules
Dynamic Processing
Slot underneath BAM contains what kind of modules
EQs
3 selections for external monitoring
EXT 1, EXT 2, EXT 3 8 2T Recorders
In addition to aux sends what other stereo source is assignable to Cues 1-3?
GM
What is a specific stereo source that can be viewed on the Program meters?
GM
Which stereo bus output/fader normals to MDR
GM Fader
Final Stereo output bus/fader
Grand Master
What button turns solos to PFL What button turns solos to SIP What button to press if you want large and small unsoloed faders muted when using SIP
INP PFL SM SIP, LRG SIP, SIP LINK
Reverses inputs on all channels for Small and Large Fader Paths. Returns all Fader Paths to the default input settings
INPUT FLIP INPUT CLEAR
What button accepts signal returning from an insert patch?
INS
What is the definition of the word "module" as it relates to the API console and what is the benefit to a modular layout?
Independent processor with patchable inputs and outputs Easy to customize or replace
Upon activation, which fader path does the EQ default to?
LARGE
What button selects PEAK metering for the L/R Stereo Program meters?
LR PEAK
Which fader path offers a dedicated HPF?
Large
By default, which path will all the auxes split from? Which auxes will always split off the Large Fader Path? Which auxes can be assigned to split off the Small Fader Path? ( press the SM button in the Auxiliary Section)
Large Fader Path 1-8 9-12
In the master section, what dedicated mic pre can be used for the artist's TB mic
Listen Mic
At the Conservatory, which of the following is not normalled and must be patched?
Lower 200 Slot
GM fader is normalled to feed input of ___
MDR (Masterlink)
Large Fader Path routes ____ and _____ 1-24 of the BAM by default
MTB Direct Out
BAM contains 2 types of bus assignments
MTB SB
Power up Order
MTR 90 and ProTools Outboard gear Video and Computer Monitors Speakers (Large Genelec 8050A, Small Yamaha NS10 w Hafler Amp)
MTB assignments in the BAM OUTPUT TO WHICH 2 MTRS
MTR-90 ProTools
What does C/R PLAY monitor (Be specific)? C/R PGM?
Masterlink and other MDRs GM,STA/B/C
___ inputs are normalled to small channel path ___ inputs are normalled to large channel path
Mic Tape
The API Legacy Plus is a ____ console with ____ circuitry
Modular Discrete
Must be pressed to monitor active speakers
Nearfield
In addition to output bussing, what other activation switch resides in the BAM
PAN
SKIP
PAN
VU Meters at the top of the master section These meters follow the level of what is currently being _____ 3 selections for these meters
PGM Meters Monitored SB, Solo Bus, GM, Aux 1-12, MDR
On the API, an AFL solo includes ____ while a PFL solo will always be ____
Panning Mono
Is SIP pre or post pan pot
Post
The two VU meters located above the master section are know as the
Program Meters
API Tracking mode is the same as ______ on the Neotek
Reverse Tracking Mode
2 busses found in the BAM
SB MTB
Which solo mode monitors through the stereo buss?
SIP-Destructive
SKIP
SKIP
Large and Small Fader paths can be routed to the SB by pressing ______ in the BAM
STA STB STC
SB assignments in BAM output to which stereo mix busses or faders
STA STB STC
3 selections for internal monitoring
STA/B/C Aux Busses GM Aux Input
Put the following steps in order to create a HP mix using Cue 1.
Setup HP box Set Cue Master to Nominal Route TB Mic to Cue On Channel press PF and ON for Aux 7-8 Put on HP before setting level On Channel Set Aux Level and Pan
What button assigns the TB mic to each individual Cue Master?
T/B
Which button must be pressed to assign the console TB mic to all cues?
T/B Cue
Switches the input to the small Channel Path locally
TAPE
Why would you assign multiple stereo sources for monitoring?
To group instruments together/make different mixes
Which pot controls the level for auxes 1,3,5? Which pot controls the level for auxes 2,4,6? Which control adjusts the level for stereo auxes 7-12? Which control adjusts the panning for stereo auxes 7-12?
Top Bottom Top Bottom
2 main configuration for the API
Tracking mode Mixdown mode
Review the modular sections of the console and what types of modules are commonly used in them.
Upper 200 Mic Pres-212L Direct Inject-205L Lower 200 Sweep Filter-215L Compressor/Limiter-225L Noise Gate/Expander-235L
The two physical types of meters on the console are____ and ___
VU LED
Which button selects output metering for the Direct Outputs?
VU DIR
In API default tracking mode, which metering selection would display the Tape return?
VU LRG
4 selections for VU meters
VU LRG VU SM BUS TO VU VU DIR
Which meters can meter path inputs Which meters can meter path outputs
VU LRG, VU SM BUS TO VU, VU DIR
How do you meter signal feeding the Small Channel Input
VU SM
Method Questions
What Inputs does this console offer? Mic (Upper 200) Tape (Small and Large Channel Inputs) How do I access any input into any fader? A) Locally (Individual I/O) Mic button changes Large Fader Path input from Tape to Mic Tape button switches Small Fader input from Mic to Tape B) Globally: Input Flip/Input Clear Which Console inputs are the outputs of the MTR connected to? Tape MTR-90 normalled to channels 1-24 ProTools normalled to channels 25-48 How do I direct the output of the faders to the Direct Output, Multitrack Busses, or Stereo Mix Busses? BAM???? MTB is half normalled to MTR D.O are not normalled and must be patched
