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Subject : performing-arts
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1. Responsible for the line array technology boom; Developed the L-ACOUSTICS V-DOSC system in 1993






2. Put all instruments in the mix and fine tune later






3. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






4. Developed the first live console for the Grateful Dead after their sound engineer was detained by the FBI; Rebuilt Langevin recording console






5. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






6. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






8. True






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






10. Line of sight to the speakers is necessary (false sense of high frequencies if not directly in front of speakers); Optimum = Center or just off center of the main floor with a good distance for imaging and where the entire system can be heard






11. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






12. Wired to the Mix Inserts which are commonly used for gates - compression - reverb - and EQ






13. Setting the levels to get the best signal transfer through a console; Always start with the stereo bus - channel and monitor faders set to 0dB (Unity Gain) then adjust preamp for initial volume






14. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






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






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






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






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






19. FOH






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






22. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






23. Developed first microphone; Telephone transmitter invented for Alexander Graham Bell in 1876; Patented the first flat disc gramophone






24. Shop Technician --> System Technician --> System Engineer --> Band Engineer






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






26. Used when a production dictates that a console would exceed the number of channels available in a given frame; Smaller frame that usually






27. True






28. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






29. 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






30. Polar Patterns; Sensitivity of Microphones; Placement of Microphones ~ The goal is to decrease ambient noise and only amplify the desired signal






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






32. False

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






34. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






35. 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






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






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






38. Feedback eliminated - stage volume reduced - and 'roaming' problems decreased






39. True






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






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






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






43. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






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






45. True






46. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






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






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






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






50. P/A