Start Up Procedure/Proficiency - COM 118 - Revision history

Wrrt7350: /* START UP PROCEDURES */

2026-01-15T23:00:42Z

‎START UP PROCEDURES

Wrrt7350 at 01:11, 6 January 2026

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Wrrt7350 at 01:09, 6 January 2026

2026-01-06T01:09:09Z

Wrrt7350 at 01:08, 6 January 2026

2026-01-06T01:08:03Z

Wrrt7350: /* START UP PROCEDURES */

2026-01-06T01:07:12Z

‎START UP PROCEDURES

Wrrt7350: /* START UP PROCEDURES */

2024-01-06T20:12:36Z

‎START UP PROCEDURES

Wrrt7350: /* SIGNAL FLOW */

2024-01-06T02:42:53Z

‎SIGNAL FLOW

Wrrt7350: /* SIGNAL FLOW */ (made minor changes to reflect current wiring scheme, i.e. we no longer use the Monitor outs, but I do feel it is still important to explain the function of the external inputs of the monitor controller

2024-01-03T20:50:30Z

‎SIGNAL FLOW: (made minor changes to reflect current wiring scheme, i.e. we no longer use the Monitor outs, but I do feel it is still important to explain the function of the external inputs of the monitor controller

Vergaraz: /* SIGNAL FLOW */

2023-01-03T02:03:06Z

‎SIGNAL FLOW

Labahnp: /* SIGNAL FLOW */

2019-09-30T17:25:28Z

‎SIGNAL FLOW

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 ===START UP PROCEDURES===
 #Log into the logbook
-#Turn on the Neve (the "light switch" on the orange amp rack). Do not use the switches on the Neve's power supplies, just use the light switch.
+#Turn on the Neve (the "light switch" on the orange amp rack). Do not use the switches on the Neve's power supplies, just use the light switch. This switch also powers on the Genelec and Adam active monitors. There will be a pop from the Genelecs; this is normal.
 #Explain the simple room flow
 #Explain the normals between the NEVE and the Apollo X16s
-#Turn ON the two 19" rack power units labeled for Apollos and Genelecs/Adams at the bottom of the rack (to the right of the Neve). There will be a pop from the Genelecs; this is normal.
+#Turn ON the 19" rack power unit labeled for Apollos at the bottom of the rack (to the right of the Neve).
 #Both Apollos will power on.
 #Use the LG Display Remote to turn on Display monitors

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 #Power OFF the two 19" power switches (best practice: speakers off first) and the Display monitors
 #Log out of the logbook
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 ===START UP PROCEDURES===
 #Log into the logbook
 #Explain the simple room flow
 #Explain the normals between the NEVE and the Apollo X16s

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 #Use the LG Display Remote to turn on Display monitors
 #Turn ON and login to the computer
-#Make sure the Apollos sync with the Mac; Apollo A should have "Int" illuminated and Apollo B should have "Ext" illuminated. If they are reversed, power cycle them, turning A on first.
+#Make sure the Apollos sync with the Mac (a UA loading bar will briefly appear); Apollo A should have "Int" illuminated and Apollo B should have "Ext" illuminated. If they are reversed, power cycle them, turning A on first.
 #OPTIONAL:  Make a new folder with your name on it in the Storage drive
 ** (Storage drive folders are accessible to ''all'' users of the computer; anyone can modify or delete files here, but it is a good way to turn in assignments or share files with classmates).

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 #Log into the logbook
 #Explain the simple room flow
-#Explain the norms between the NEVE and the Apollo X16s
+#Explain the normals between the NEVE and the Apollo X16s
-#Turn ON Power Bar at the bottom of the rack (to the right of the Neve)
+#Turn ON the two 19" rack power units labeled for Apollos and Genelecs/Adams at the bottom of the rack (to the right of the Neve). There will be a pop from the Genelecs; this is normal.
-#Apollo A should then Power ON.  If not, Power ON Apollo A Interface (wait to load: HOST, INT, 48)
+#Both Apollos will power on.
-#Power ON Apollo B interface (wait to load: HOST, EXT, 48)
 #Use the LG Display Remote to turn on Display monitors
 #Turn ON and login to the computer
 #OPTIONAL:  Make a new folder with your name on it in the Storage drive
 ** (Storage drive folders are accessible to ''all'' users of the computer; anyone can modify or delete files here, but it is a good way to turn in assignments or share files with classmates).
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 #Select - New - 118 Multitrack Template
 #Record the source that's on the NEVE
-#Listen to the outputs of '''Pro Tools''' through the Neve's ''Monitor Controller'' (Can patch ''Apollo B Outputs 5-6'' into the Neve's ''Ext Source In 1'', or can use the normalized connection between ''Apollo B Outputs 5-6'' and ''Neve Channels 21/22 Tape Inputs'' and assign those channels to ''Stereo Bus'' while monitoring )
+#Listen to the outputs of '''Pro Tools''' through the Neve's ''Monitor Controller'' (''Apollo B Outputs 5-6'' are normalled to the Neve's ''Ext Source In 1'')
 #Patch live mic to NEVE Penthouse MIC input
 #Trim mic and check levels in '''Pro Tools'''
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 ===MONITORING SECTION===
 #Show where the monitor switches are
-#Explain why you might use the External Inputs
+#Explain why you might use the External Inputs and what is normalled to them
 #Run iTunes to hear a song
 #Explain what ST monitoring is
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 #Normalize board
 #Clear Patchbay
-#Turn OFF Apollo B
+#Power OFF the two 19" power switches (best practice: speakers off first) and the Display monitors
-#Power OFF the power switch and the Display monitors
 #Log out of the logbook
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 #Explain the channel Cue function and master Cue section of the NEVE (AKA "''Aux Sends''")
 #Turn the Cue send 1 and 2 up on the channel, and monitor the Cue send volume
-#Open '''Digital Performer'''
+#Open '''Pro Tools'''
 #Select - New - 118 Multitrack Template
 #Record the source that's on the NEVE
-#Listen to the outputs of Digital Performer (Can listen from "Apollo Monitor" source, or can send Ch. 21/22 to ''Stereo Bus'')
+#Listen to the outputs of '''Pro Tools''' (Can listen from "Apollo Monitor" source, or can send Ch. 21/22 to ''Stereo Bus'')
 #Patch live mic to NEVE Penthouse MIC input
-#Trim mic and check levels in DP
+#Trim mic and check levels in '''Pro Tools'''
-#Explain the Cue function in DP and where the Cue sends go on the NEVE
+#Explain the Cue function in '''Pro Tools''' and where the Cue sends go on the NEVE
 #Supply talent with Headphone mix of pre-recorded and live material (via "''Cues''," AKA "''Aux Sends"'')
-#Record to DP
+#Record to '''Pro Tools'''
 #SAVE