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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. 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






2. False






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






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






5. 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






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






7. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






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






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






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






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






12. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






13. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






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






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






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






17. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






18. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






19. 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






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






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






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






23. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






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






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






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






27. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






28. 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






29. 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






30. 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






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






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






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






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

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38. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






39. 1st stage of protection; Prevents damage to sound system by limiting and/or compressing overall ouput






40. 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






41. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






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






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






44. 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






45. Up to 168 pins; Large output connectors on the end of the snake






46. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






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






49. False






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