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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Used for cleaning up the stage area; Not considered part of the snake system; Can be used as a snake for a small system






2. 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






3. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






4. 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






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






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






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






8. Mixes for the audience






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






10. 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






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






12. Final stage of protection; Protects each frequency band from overload






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






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






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






16. Rusty Brutsch






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






18. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961






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






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






21. False






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






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

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24. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






25. Primary purpose is to send signal to additional sound systems






26. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






27. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






28. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






29. Converts one type of energy to another






30. Hired by the sound company or venue and paid salary; Set-up and maintain FOH system and often mix opening artists; Responsible for set-up - teardown - and maintenance of systems






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






32. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






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






34. 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






35. Large format live console for show production and sound reinforcement






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






37. 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






38. FOH






39. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






40. A mixer within a mixer that usually controls additional speaker systems






41. False






42. This button will route aux sends to group master






43. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






44. 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






45. False






46. 1st stage of protection; Prevents damage to sound system by limiting and/or compressing overall ouput






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






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






49. 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






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