Ssl Quiz

Front 1

Which SSL 4000 G+ mode is pictured above? (Mix Mode Diagram)

Back 1

Mix Mode

Front 2

The Input and Output buttons in Monitor Input section override the Ready Group and Ready Tape Buttons. True or False.

Back 2

True

Front 3

When working in Mix mode on the console, it is possible use the small fader as an extra aux send by:

Back 3

Choosing an input/output selection, assigning a bus outputted patching that bus output to an effects input.

Front 4

On the SSL in the Mix status, the small fader will receive input signal at which Patch point?

Back 4

Tape Monitor Inputs

Front 5

Which is the preferred tracking status on the SSL:

Back 5

Recording and VCA’s to monitor (Fader Reverse)

Front 6

In Mix status to configure the small fader to receive a post VCA signal which button must be selected in the Monitor input section?

Back 6

Output Only

Front 7

Which insert point on the patchbay should be used when inserting an outboard compressor across the mix so that the compression will follow the output of the master fader?

Back 7

Post VCA Insert LF and RF

Front 8

Why do most engineers who work on the SSL G+ prefer to use channels as returns for effects rather than the stereo echo returns?

Back 8

All of these choices

Front 9

If a group of channels is being bussed to group 12, then routed to Pro-Tools channel 8, which channels Group Trim will attenuate the level of the track in Pro-Tools if the level is too hot?

Back 9

Channel 12 Group Trim

Front 10

How many rows are there in the patchbay for the Multitrack returns (Pro-Tools outputs)?

Back 10

2

Front 11

The Channel Out button in the dynamics section routes the signal:

Back 11

Post EQ then to Dynamics

Front 12

Which SSL 4000 G+ mode is pictured above? (Record & VCA Mode Diagram)

Back 12

Record & VCA to Monitor (fader reverse) mode

Front 13

The Ready Tape button in the Monitor Input section of each channel derives its signal from:

Back 13

The Multitrack Return

Front 14

“I” on the thumbwheel setting stands for ___, which means that the faders set to this are not affected by the master VCA trim.

Back 14

Independent

Front 15

Why does an SSL G+ channel compressor not have a make-up or gain parameter?

Back 15

Because the channel compressors feature auto-gain compensation

Front 16

The “Subgroup” button at the input section of the channel path on module 20 takes its feed from?

Back 16

Group 20

Front 17

The Default solo on the SSL is?

Back 17

Solo in Place (destructive)

Front 18

The ’Split’ button for the filters on the SSL puts the filters:

Back 18

directly after the input of the channel path.

Front 19

Which button on the SSL module switches the ‘mic/line’ Input to the channel path per module against the master status?

Back 19

Flip

Front 20

What button in the Center Section allows you to see the input level post Mic or Line pre on the channel’s VU meter?

Back 20

Channel into Meters

Front 21

What button allows you to send the Mix bus output directly to the cues (Headphones)?

Back 21

Quad to Cues

Front 22

What is the normal SMPTE patch so the SSL computer can read SMPTE from the analog multitrack?

Back 22

Multitrack Return 24 to ‘Read’ patch point

Front 23

Which SSL 4000 G+ mode is picture above? (Record Mode Diagram)

Back 23

Record Mode

Front 24

The first 8 outputs of Pro Tools are normally to what modules?

Back 24

25-32

Front 25

If working in Mix mode on the SSL 4000 G+ console, what happens to the channels signal at the large fader when the Float button is pressed?

Back 25

The signal is routed to the routing matrix and disconnected from the Quad Bus

Front 26

With both the Insert button and Pre button selected on a channel, the insert point will be located where in signal flow?

Back 26

Pre EQ and Pre Fader

Front 27

When working in Mix mode on the SSL console at S.A.E., it is possible to return effects to:

Back 27

All of these choices

Front 28

When setting up a separate headphone mix from the SSL channel using the stereo cue send, how would you hear the cue mix in the control room to set up a good blend for the musicians?

Back 28

External to Monitors button and select Cue Stereo

Front 29

The SSL G+ console can only be used in-line, it cannot be used in a split bus fashion. True or False

Back 29

False

Front 30

The thumbwheel settings on each channel of the console are used for:

Back 30

VCA Subgrouping