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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. False






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






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






4. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






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






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






7. True






8. False






9. 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






10. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






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






13. Stage area to the rear of stage performers that is furthest away from the audience






14. Latin word meaning 'a place of hearing'






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






16. Low frequency sound absorber used to reduce the effects of standing waves in a room






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






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

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19. 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






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






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






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






23. 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






24. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






25. Device used to compensate for undesired sound system characteristics or room acoustics






26. 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






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






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






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






30. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






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






32. 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






33. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






34. 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






35. 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






36. 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






37. 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






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






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






40. Located in Windsor - England; Fleetwood Mac used 1000 watts of pure Hi-Fi power here for the first time






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






42. False

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






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






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






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






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






48. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






50. 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







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