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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. Vocals --> (Basic Rhythm) Kick - Snare - Hat --> Primary Instruments --> Toms - FX - etc.






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






4. False






5. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






6. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






7. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






8. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






9. 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






10. From the FOH; Covers audience members seated very close to the stage that will not be covered by direct sound from the FOH speaker system






11. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






12. False






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

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14. FOH






15. 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






16. Used for cleaning up the stage area; Not considered part of the snake system; Can be used as a snake for a small system






17. 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






18. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






19. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






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






21. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






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






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






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






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






26. 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






27. Running monitors; Running house system; Communicating with the stage






28. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






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






31. 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






32. 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






33. Founded in 1979 in Southern california and acquired accounts of Black Flag - Pearl Jam - The Cult - Beck - and Red Hot Chili Peppers






34. Running monitors; Running house system; Communicating with the stage






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






36. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






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






38. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






39. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






40. Radial horn with vanes placed in the mouth of the horn for the stated purpose of pattern control






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






42. Rusty Brutsch






43. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






44. Major loss in dB






45. Package tours and the Motown Era created the need for these in the 1950's






46. From the FOH; Used in addition or instead of an apron fill to cover audience members seated under or below the FOH speaker clusters






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






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






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






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