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===START UP PROCEDURES===
 
===START UP PROCEDURES===
 
#Log into the logbook
 
#Log into the logbook
 
#Explain the simple room flow
 
#Explain the simple room flow
#Explain the norms from the NEVE to the Apollos
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#Explain the norms between the NEVE and the Apollo X16s
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#Turn ON Power Bar at the bottom of the rack (to the right of the Neve)
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#Apollo A should then Power ON.  If not, Power ON Apollo A Interface (wait to load: HOST, INT, 48)
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#Power ON Apollo B interface (wait to load: HOST, EXT, 48)
 
#Use the LG Display Remote to turn on Display monitors
 
#Use the LG Display Remote to turn on Display monitors
 
#Turn ON and login to the computer
 
#Turn ON and login to the computer
#Turn ON the two Power Bars. One is below the Apollos, and the other is on the rack
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#OPTIONAL: Make a new folder with your name on it in the Storage drive  
#Power ON Apollo A Interface (wait to load: HOST, INT, 48)
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** (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).
#Power ON Apollo B interface (wait to load: HOST, EXT, 48)
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#Make a new folder with your name on it in the Storage drive
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===SIGNAL FLOW===
 
===SIGNAL FLOW===
 
#Go through the signal flow of an input channel
 
#Go through the signal flow of an input channel
 
#Explain when you would put the channel in TAPE
 
#Explain when you would put the channel in TAPE
#Patch a source into an input channel of the NEVE
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#Patch a line-level source into an input channel of the NEVE
#Explain the channel Cue function and master Cue section of the NEVE
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#Listen to that source via the ''Stereo Bus''
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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
 
#Turn the Cue send 1 and 2 up on the channel, and monitor the Cue send volume
#Open '''Digital Performer'''
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#Open '''Pro Tools'''
 
#Select - New - 118 Multitrack Template
 
#Select - New - 118 Multitrack Template
 
#Record the source that's on the NEVE
 
#Record the source that's on the NEVE
#Explain the Cue function in DP and where the Cue sends go on the NEVE
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#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 )
#Monitor and adjust the Cue send level in DP and on the NEVE
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#Patch live mic to NEVE Penthouse MIC input
#Patch the recorded channel into the Portico module (Channel 6)
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#Trim mic and check levels in '''Pro Tools'''
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#Explain the Cue function in '''Pro Tools''' and where the Cue sends go on the NEVE
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#Supply talent with Headphone mix of pre-recorded and live material (via "''Cues''," AKA "''Aux Sends"'')
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#Record to '''Pro Tools'''
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#SAVE
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===MONITORING SECTION===
 
===MONITORING SECTION===
 
#Show where the monitor switches are
 
#Show where the monitor switches are
#Explain what Apollo A Monitor Out Ext. 1 monitors
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#Explain why you might use the External Inputs
 
#Run iTunes to hear a song
 
#Run iTunes to hear a song
 
#Explain what ST monitoring is
 
#Explain what ST monitoring is
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===SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES===
 
===SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES===
 
#Normalize board
 
#Normalize board
#Turn OFF both Apollos
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#Clear Patchbay
#Clear patchbay, turn off the two power switches and the Display monitors
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#Turn OFF Apollo B
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#Power OFF the power switch and the Display monitors
 
#Log out of the logbook
 
#Log out of the logbook
  
 
[[Category:COM 118]]
 
[[Category:COM 118]]

Latest revision as of 13:12, 6 January 2024

START UP PROCEDURES

  1. Log into the logbook
  2. Explain the simple room flow
  3. Explain the norms between the NEVE and the Apollo X16s
  4. Turn ON Power Bar at the bottom of the rack (to the right of the Neve)
  5. Apollo A should then Power ON. If not, Power ON Apollo A Interface (wait to load: HOST, INT, 48)
  6. Power ON Apollo B interface (wait to load: HOST, EXT, 48)
  7. Use the LG Display Remote to turn on Display monitors
  8. Turn ON and login to the computer
  9. 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).

SIGNAL FLOW

  1. Go through the signal flow of an input channel
  2. Explain when you would put the channel in TAPE
  3. Patch a line-level source into an input channel of the NEVE
  4. Listen to that source via the Stereo Bus
  5. Explain the channel Cue function and master Cue section of the NEVE (AKA "Aux Sends")
  6. Turn the Cue send 1 and 2 up on the channel, and monitor the Cue send volume
  7. Open Pro Tools
  8. Select - New - 118 Multitrack Template
  9. Record the source that's on the NEVE
  10. 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 )
  11. Patch live mic to NEVE Penthouse MIC input
  12. Trim mic and check levels in Pro Tools
  13. Explain the Cue function in Pro Tools and where the Cue sends go on the NEVE
  14. Supply talent with Headphone mix of pre-recorded and live material (via "Cues," AKA "Aux Sends")
  15. Record to Pro Tools
  16. SAVE

MONITORING SECTION

  1. Show where the monitor switches are
  2. Explain why you might use the External Inputs
  3. Run iTunes to hear a song
  4. Explain what ST monitoring is
  5. Explain what Cue 1/2 monitoring is

SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES

  1. Normalize board
  2. Clear Patchbay
  3. Turn OFF Apollo B
  4. Power OFF the power switch and the Display monitors
  5. Log out of the logbook