Question 1

The purpose of optimizing your computer for multitrack recording is __________.&#10;A) higher track counts and more plug-ins.&#10;B) higher CPU usage.&#10;C) faster disk-save times.&#10;D) better frequency response and lower noise.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Hardware requirements to prevent drop-outs are _____________.&#10;A) Mac/PC compatibility.&#10;B) antivirus, fast RAM, two hard drives.&#10;C) fast hard drive, fast computer, lots of RAM.&#10;D) formatted hard drive, AMD CPU, lots of RAM.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Which configuration provides the fastest streaming audio?&#10;A) one hard drive for system files and audio files.&#10;B) two hard drives for audio files.&#10;C) one hard drive for system files; another for audio files.&#10;D) a SATA drive for system files.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Lots of RAM is especially beneficial for ______________.&#10;A) sound quality.&#10;B) soft synths.&#10;C) digital audio conversion.&#10;D) recording vocals.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

A software tweak to prevent drop-outs is ____________.&#10;A) convert MIDI soft-synth tracks to audio tracks.&#10;B) disable EQ on a track.&#10;C) lower the level of most tracks.&#10;D) export audio tracks as MIDI tracks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A software tweak to prevent drop-outs is...

Question 6

When using an external audio interface, be sure to disable _____________.&#10;A) the headphone jack.&#10;B) audio sampling.&#10;C) the computer's internal sound card.&#10;D) USB.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Increasing the buffer size in your recording software or audio interface software has what effect?&#10;A) prevents drop-outs.&#10;B) decreases latency.&#10;C) increases track delays.&#10;D) improves the sound quality.

Accepted Answer

Increasing the buffer size in recording software or audio interface software helps prevent drop-outs, which occur when the computer's processor can't keep up with the amount of data being sent to it, causing skips or pops in the recording. However, increasing the buffer size also increases latency, which is the time delay between when the sound enters the system and when it is heard through the speakers or headphones. It does not directly affect track delays or sound quality.

Question 8

In case of drop-outs, two buffers to adjust are ____________.&#10;A) signal processing and disk streaming&#10;B) trim buffer and latency buffer&#10;C) i/o and audio interface&#10;D) input and output

Accepted Answer

In the context of handling drop-outs in audio processing, the trim buffer and latency buffer are two types of buffers that can be adjusted to manage and mitigate the effects of drop-outs. The trim buffer helps in managing the start and end points of audio streams to ensure smooth transitions, while the latency buffer helps in managing the delay between input and output to ensure synchronization.

Question 9

To reduce latency, ______________.&#10;A) increase i/o buffer size.&#10;B) decrease interface buffer size.&#10;C) increase interface buffer size.&#10;D) decrease i/o buffer size.

Accepted Answer

Increasing the interface buffer size can help reduce latency by allowing more data to be stored and processed at once. This can help prevent delays caused by the system having to wait for data to process before the next batch can be received. Decreasing the buffer sizes would increase the risk of data loss or corruption due to inadequate buffer space.

Question 10

If you are using your computer professionally, it's best to ___________.&#10;A) use only professional software.&#10;B) optimize the computer for data reduction.&#10;C) disable your audio interface and use only the computer's sound card.&#10;D) not connect to the internet.

Accepted Answer

Using only professional software ensures that the computer is equipped with tools and programs that are reliable and efficient in carrying out professional tasks.

Question 11

An optimization tip for Mac users is ______________.&#10;A) minimize extensions.&#10;B) decrease memory to the minimum needed.&#10;C) increase graphic acceleration.&#10;D) use the same amount of RAM as your CPU's speed.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 23: Appendix B: Optimizing Your Computer for Multitrack Recording