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Subject : performing-arts
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1. Microphones -> Mic Cables -> Subsnakes -> Splitter -> Monitor Fanout -> Console -> EQ Rack (Mix Inserts) -> EQ -> Console -> Mix Outs -> Amp Racks -> Multiple Monitor Wedges






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






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






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






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






6. The oldest sound company in the world; Began by offering clients audio advertising to recover from the Wall Street crash






7. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






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






9. 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






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






11. False

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12. 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






13. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






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






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






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






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






18. This button will route aux sends to group master






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






20. 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






21. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






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






23. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






24. Rusty Brutsch






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






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






27. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






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






29. FOH sound engineers for Woodstock; Used JBL/Altec cabinets - Crown/Macintosh amplifiers - and custom Hanley consoles






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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. 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






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






37. This button will route aux sends to group master






38. P/A






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






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






41. Contains fan outputs from stage - fan outs from effects - and fan outs to drive racks; Interface can stay plugged into console jacks






42. '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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






48. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






49. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






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