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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Feedback eliminated - stage volume reduced - and 'roaming' problems decreased






2. 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






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

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4. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






5. Rusty Brutsch






6. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






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






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






9. True






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






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






12. 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






13. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






14. True






15. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






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






17. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






18. 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






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

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20. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






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






23. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






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






25. False

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26. False






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






28. 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






29. 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






30. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






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






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






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






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






35. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






36. 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






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






38. 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






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






40. 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






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






42. True






43. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






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






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






46. Mixes for the audience






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






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






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






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