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Subject : performing-arts
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1. True






2. Created the audion tube which amplified weak radio signals thus making modern electronics possible






3. Improves clarity by deflecting midrange audio into the sound space and minimizing distortion producing collisions






4. Masks with acoustic horns in the design; High-soled shoes to help with projection; Reflective acoustic shells designed into staging; Stadium stye seating for patrons; Jars filled with different layers of ash used for sound absorption and diffusion






5. Usualluy always RED; Numbered; Used for return signal and communication






6. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






7. False

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8. Audience microphones that can be lowered during performance and brought up for clapping - hoots - etc.






9. Major loss in dB






10. Operates just like a dynamic loudspeaker except it has no cone; Small diaphragm couples into a flared horn






11. Random noise that is at equal energy at all frequencies






12. Hired by the artist; Negotiates salary with and mixes the artist

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13. Can quickly change gain in response to many different detectors looking at same signal; Used in really tough situations where u want strict control over level and dynamics






14. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






15. In live performance this is the reference mix that the engineer uses; In studio recording it is the mix in the artist's headphones; One of the engineer's most valuable tools; Post outboard EQ and Mix Master Faders






16. Developed for the motion picture industry and used for live event production

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17. Running monitors; Running house system; Communicating with the stage






18. Allows use of two or more consoles; 1 House & 1 Monitor; Can be wall mounted or placed in a rack; Basically a big set of Y-cables in a box; Does not belong in FOH area






19. 15 minutes






20. large cable that hooks up to these mass connectors and carries the audio from the splitter box back to the House console area






21. Rusty Brutsch






22. British physicist and writer involved in the development of key patents in wireless telegraphy; Also improved loudspeaker with nonmagnetic spacers to keep the air gap between the inner and outer poles of a moving coil transducer






23. The standard in live sound reinforcement for both digital and analog shows






24. False






25. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






26. Random noise that is at equal energy at all frequencies






27. False






28. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






29. Responsible for the line array technology boom; Developed the L-ACOUSTICS V-DOSC system in 1993






30. Time; Acoustics; Microphones & Placement; Stage Volume; Condition & Level of Gear






31. Founded in 1967 in Lititz - PA and had accounts with Elvis Presley - Elton John - Yes - Fleetwood Mac - KISS - Queen - and The Moody Blues






32. AFL; On the Mix OUTS the Cue or Solo Button is an example






33. Have two surfaces based on an exponential flare rate - and two straight walls that determine the output pattern






34. Electromagnetic (MOST COMMON); Piezoelectric; Electromechanical; Electrostatic; Ribbon






35. From the FOH; Used in addition or instead of an apron fill to cover audience members seated under or below the FOH speaker clusters






36. From the FOH; Used to cover audience members located beyond the coverage of the front of house sound systems; Speaker system's signal is delayed to let the sound from FOH speaker systems catch up






37. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






38. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






39. Converts one type of energy to another






40. In charge of scheduling (spaces - rehearsals - and production meetings) and coordinating stage managers for the productions






41. Allows use of two or more consoles; 1 House & 1 Monitor; Can be wall mounted or placed in a rack; Basically a big set of Y-cables in a box; Does not belong in FOH area






42. Located in Windsor - England; Fleetwood Mac used 1000 watts of pure Hi-Fi power here for the first time






43. Usually located in the rear of the house or in the balcony; Houses technicians who complete any music or sound effects






44. Monitors kept near the FOH engineer so proper mixing can be done during the live performance






45. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






46. Used to mount speakers for 'flying sound'; Contains a basket - shackle - stinger - chain hook - chain - motor - motor hook - spansets and truss






47. Could be in a bass trap or a dead zone at the mix position






48. System for the artists; Each band member receives their own personal mix; Up to 24 individual mixes for 1 engineer to manage






49. From the FOH; Used in addition or instead of an apron fill to cover audience members seated under or below the FOH speaker clusters






50. Electronic system that blends sounds from more than one source; First demonstrated at Constitution Hall by Bell Labs







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