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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






2. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






3. 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






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






5. True






6. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






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






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






9. 'Wrote the book' on practically all aspects of loudspeaker component and horn design; Most speaker systems today rely on this technology; Began as Western Electric






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






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






12. Debuted with the film Earthquake (1974); Created a physical sensation from four large low-frequency horns located behind the screen






13. Can quickly change gain in response to many different detectors looking at same signal; Used in really tough situations where u want strict control over level and dynamics






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

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15. Debuted at the George Strait Country Music Festival in 1999






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. Converts one type of energy to another






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






23. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






24. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






25. Rear Fill; Side Fill; Center Fill; Butt Fill; Apron Fill; Delay Fill; Down Fill






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






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






28. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






29. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






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






31. Works in house at live music venues to maintain audio systems; Generally entry-level positions; Most begin working monitors; May or may not get to mix for opening artists






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






33. Works in house at live music venues to maintain audio systems; Generally entry-level positions; Most begin working monitors; May or may not get to mix for opening artists






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






35. 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






36. British physicist and writer involved in the development of key patents in wireless telegraphy; Also improved loudspeaker with nonmagnetic spacers to keep the air gap between the inner and outer poles of a moving coil transducer






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






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






39. True






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






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






42. 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






43. Mixes for the audience






44. 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






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






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






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






48. 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






49. Rear Fill; Side Fill; Center Fill; Butt Fill; Apron Fill; Delay Fill; Down Fill






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