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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. From the Monitor Desk; Cover artists from speaker locations on the sides of the stage; Usually tri-amped systems; Stereo bus designed to manage these - but Mix SENDS can also be utilized






2. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






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






4. False






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






6. Verification that all the cables for mics & amplies are connected and sending signal properly






7. Processing needed to run the sound system (EQ - Limiter - Crossover)






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






9. False






10. Device used to compensate for undesired sound system characteristics or room acoustics






11. 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






12. Early form of sound reinforcement made of various materials including silver and tortoise shell






13. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






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






15. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






16. Attempt to emulate the singer's manners and techniques as much as possible






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






18. False

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19. Founded by Jim Gamble and Jim Chase in Hermosa Beach - CA in 1972; Clients included Grand Funk Railroad & Boston






20. Rusty Brutsch






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






22. Introduced the first moving coil speaker (loudspeaker) in 1874






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






24. Debuted with the film Earthquake (1974); Created a physical sensation from four large low-frequency horns located behind the screen






25. Vocals --> (Basic Rhythm) Kick - Snare - Hat --> Primary Instruments --> Toms - FX - etc.






26. Package tours and the Motown Era created the need for these in the 1950's






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






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






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






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

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31. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






32. Developed by George Lucas and Thomlinson Holman; Debuted with the film 'Return of the Jedi'; Proprietary electronic crossover network and rigorous audio equipment specifications and performance standards






33. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






34. Mix Coherence and Individuality of Instruments - High Level of SNR in Microphones - All Instruments Leaving Sound System at Same Time - Be Fluent in the Most Basic Reinforcement Concepts - Helping the Performer in Any Way Via Sound - Constantly Impro






35. False






36. From the Monitor Desk; Monitors that are located behind the artist and pointed downstage to cover area that cannot be covered by the floor wedges on the front line






37. Microphones -> Mic Cables -> Subsnakes -> Splitter -> House Main Snake (Fanout/Console/FX Rack/ Drive Rack/Return Lines (Fanout) -> Main Snake -> Splitter -> Drive Lines -> Amp Racks -> Speaker Cabinets






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

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






40. Console; Assignments; VCA; Subgroups; Mutegroups; FX; Setting Up Units; Assigning AUX; Double-Checking of Dynamic Patches; EQ; Mic Placement






41. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






42. Speakers and other audio equipment suspended in air; Provides better sight lines and allows for larger crowds by freeing up space; Reason for strict weight limits and safety requirements






43. Major developer of amplifiers and loudspeakers in the 1920's and 1930's






44. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






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






46. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






47. False






48. Meyer Sound; The first self-powered - high-level sound reinforcement loudspeaker (1240 watts)






49. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






50. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961