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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Responsible for the line array technology boom; Developed the L-ACOUSTICS V-DOSC system in 1993






2. Theater loudspeaker system researched and developed by MGM and Lansing Manufacturing; Covered low and high frequencies with a crossover at 500Hz; Won a Technical Achievement Academy Award






3. False






4. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






5. This button will route aux sends to group master






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






7. True






8. Typically cover a small area; Many wedges placed strategically around the stage are used so artist can move around and continue to hear performance






9. In charge of scheduling (spaces - rehearsals - and production meetings) and coordinating stage managers for the productions






10. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






11. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Major loss in dB






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






20. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






21. Usually colored red and lettered; Gender reversed from the channels; Allow for sending of any signal from the console areas back to the splitter box; Final mix from the console is the first priority; Optional and must be specified; If splitter does n






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






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






24. 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






25. 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






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

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






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






29. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






30. Founded in 1967 in Lititz - PA and had accounts with Elvis Presley - Elton John - Yes - Fleetwood Mac - KISS - Queen - and The Moody Blues






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






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






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






34. False






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






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






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






38. From the FOH; Used to cover audience members located beyond the coverage of the front of house sound systems; Speaker system's signal is delayed to let the sound from FOH speaker systems catch up






39. False

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40. Held reputation as the world's loudest band in the 1970's






41. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






42. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






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






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






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






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






47. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






48. FOH






49. Have two surfaces based on an exponential flare rate - and two straight walls that determine the output pattern






50. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader