Start Up Procedure/Proficiency - COM 118

Log into the logbook
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.
Both Apollos will power on.
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.
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).

Go through the signal flow of an input channel
Explain when you would put the channel in TAPE
Patch a line-level source into an input channel of the NEVE
Listen to that source via the Stereo Bus
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 Pro Tools
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 (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
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 Pro Tools
SAVE

Normalize board
Clear Patchbay
Power OFF the two 19" power switches (best practice: speakers off first) and the Display monitors
Log out of the logbook