Mat Melton's 430 Study Guide questions and answers
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24x8x4
24 mic/line inputs, 8 bus matrix, 2 stereo mix bus (rec bus / mix bus)
FULL NORMAL
Rear panel connections are linked, but are broken when a front panel connection
is made.
FULL NORMAL + GVS
Rear panel connections are linked, but are broken when a front panel connection
is made. Passing +48v through.
HALF NORMAL
Connection to the top row does not break (MULTS), connection to the bottom
row does break the link.
NON NORMAL
Requires manual patch. Connections are only made when a patch cable is
inserted.
DIGITAL INTERFACE
A device that allows communication between computer software and a hardware
unit in I/O capability.
MIDI INTERFACES
Allow MIDI compatible devices to communicate with a computer.
AUDIO INTERFACES
Allow a computer to record and playback high quality 2 ch or multichannel audio.
DIGITAL AUDIO TRANSFERS
Signal taken from an analog device to a digital device needs to be converted A/D.
D/A
, Signal taken from a digital device to an analog device needs to be converted D/A.
DSP CARD PROCESSOR
A specialized hardware component designed to offload intensive digital signal
processing (DSP) from a computer's host CPU.
AVID HDX CARD
Supports 64 Channels total, 32 Channels Per Port, 16 Channels Per Interface.
DSP
Digital Signal Processing. An algorithm designed to perform mathematical
operations on various data types.
DSP chip
An integrated circuit chip optimized for running DSP algorithms to process data.
WORD CLOCK
Signal used to synchronize two or more digital devices in order for these devices
to run at the same digital audio speed.
WORD CLOCK ERRORS
A series of problems in a digital clocking system. Pops, clicks, digital distortion,
unwanted pitch shifting.
BNC
Bayonet connector. Coaxial connector found on test equipment and used to carry
both digital audio and digital clock information.
LOOP SYNC
Word clock 1x that is circulated to and from all HD interfaces in a Pro Tools|HD
System.
BIT RESOLUTION
Determines the dynamic range and noise floor of digital audio by defining the
number of possible amplitude values for each sample.
Graded A+ latest updates
24x8x4
24 mic/line inputs, 8 bus matrix, 2 stereo mix bus (rec bus / mix bus)
FULL NORMAL
Rear panel connections are linked, but are broken when a front panel connection
is made.
FULL NORMAL + GVS
Rear panel connections are linked, but are broken when a front panel connection
is made. Passing +48v through.
HALF NORMAL
Connection to the top row does not break (MULTS), connection to the bottom
row does break the link.
NON NORMAL
Requires manual patch. Connections are only made when a patch cable is
inserted.
DIGITAL INTERFACE
A device that allows communication between computer software and a hardware
unit in I/O capability.
MIDI INTERFACES
Allow MIDI compatible devices to communicate with a computer.
AUDIO INTERFACES
Allow a computer to record and playback high quality 2 ch or multichannel audio.
DIGITAL AUDIO TRANSFERS
Signal taken from an analog device to a digital device needs to be converted A/D.
D/A
, Signal taken from a digital device to an analog device needs to be converted D/A.
DSP CARD PROCESSOR
A specialized hardware component designed to offload intensive digital signal
processing (DSP) from a computer's host CPU.
AVID HDX CARD
Supports 64 Channels total, 32 Channels Per Port, 16 Channels Per Interface.
DSP
Digital Signal Processing. An algorithm designed to perform mathematical
operations on various data types.
DSP chip
An integrated circuit chip optimized for running DSP algorithms to process data.
WORD CLOCK
Signal used to synchronize two or more digital devices in order for these devices
to run at the same digital audio speed.
WORD CLOCK ERRORS
A series of problems in a digital clocking system. Pops, clicks, digital distortion,
unwanted pitch shifting.
BNC
Bayonet connector. Coaxial connector found on test equipment and used to carry
both digital audio and digital clock information.
LOOP SYNC
Word clock 1x that is circulated to and from all HD interfaces in a Pro Tools|HD
System.
BIT RESOLUTION
Determines the dynamic range and noise floor of digital audio by defining the
number of possible amplitude values for each sample.
