Sound Effects Studio Proficiency Test

Step by Step Proficiency

• Turn On Power.
• Turn On Computer.
• Make sure Speaker Level is all the way down.
• Open your preferred DAW (Digital Performer).
• Save your project in a folder labeled with your name in the Storage folder.
• Record using inputs 1 and inputs 2 from the Motu 828 soundcard on the desk.
• Monitor using output analog 1 - 2 from your DAW (Digital Performer).
• When recording into your DAW, make sure to mute the input channel you are

recording to. This will prevent latency in your monitoring path.

• Use the talent headphone mixer for headphones. Turn up CH1 or CH2 to hear your live microphone. Turn up Playback Monitor to hear your Digital Performer project.
• Now follow the step by step cheat sheet for looping in Digital Performer: ===Sound Design in Digital Performer=== this is on the Help Wiki/Sound Effects Studio
• Back up your project on your program Orca Server or portable hard drive.
• Please normalize the room and vacuum if necessary.
• Log out and report any problems.
• Shut down computer and shut off main power on the power strip.
• Make sure to pull the door shut and make sure it's locked.

Not following these studio guidelines will result in loss of studio access.