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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Electromagnetic (MOST COMMON); Piezoelectric; Electromechanical; Electrostatic; Ribbon






2. The angle between an incoming wave and an imaginary line drawn perpendicular to the surface of the new medium






3. Best to keep drive and effects racks separate to avoid confusion






4. Mixing console used in course of instruction; 40 channels; 8 Subgroups; 8 AUX Sends; 4 Matrix Outputs; Input sections on right and left and master section in middle






5. True






6. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






7. From the FOH; Can be used in addition to stereo clusters of speakers to give a stronger center channel; Generally used for lead vocals






8. System for the audience; Simple left/right mix down of the artist






9. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






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






11. From the FOH; Covers audience members seated behind the stage






12. Typically contains 4 amplifiers on average (Max = 6);






13. From the FOH; Covers audience members seated very close to the stage that will not be covered by direct sound from the FOH speaker system






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






15. The oldest sound company in the world; Began by offering clients audio advertising to recover from the Wall Street crash






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






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






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






19. System for the audience; Simple left/right mix down of the artist






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






21. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






22. Works in house at live music venues to maintain audio systems; Generally entry-level positions; Most begin working monitors; May or may not get to mix for opening artists






23. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






24. Radial horn with vanes placed in the mouth of the horn for the stated purpose of pattern control






25. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






26. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






27. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






28. Splits full range audio into frequencies from high end of the spectrum to the high speakers - mids to the mid speakers and lows to the low speakers






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






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






31. Used for cleaning up the stage area; Not considered part of the snake system; Can be used as a snake for a small system






32. Rear Fill; Side Fill; Center Fill; Butt Fill; Apron Fill; Delay Fill; Down Fill






33. 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






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






35. False






36. FOH






37. Contains fan outputs from stage - fan outs from effects - and fan outs to drive racks; Interface can stay plugged into console jacks






38. Contains fan outputs from stage - fan outs from effects - and fan outs to drive racks; Interface can stay plugged into console jacks






39. System for feeding one or more separate mixes to the performers for use while recording and overdubbing; Also known as a Cue Mix ~ MONITORS






40. Microphones -> Mic Cables -> Subsnakes -> Splitter -> Monitor Fanout -> Console -> EQ Rack (Mix Inserts) -> EQ -> Console -> Mix Outs -> Amp Racks -> Multiple Monitor Wedges






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






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






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






44. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






45. The oldest sound company in the world; Began by offering clients audio advertising to recover from the Wall Street crash






46. 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






47. 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






48. False






49. 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






50. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS