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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Radial horn with vanes placed in the mouth of the horn for the stated purpose of pattern control






2. True






3. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






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






5. 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






6. True






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






8. Converts one type of energy to another






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






10. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






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






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






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






15. Developed the first live console for the Grateful Dead after their sound engineer was detained by the FBI; Rebuilt Langevin recording console






16. Random noise that is at equal energy at all frequencies






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






18. Introduced the first moving coil speaker (loudspeaker) in 1874






19. 1st stage of protection; Prevents damage to sound system by limiting and/or compressing overall ouput






20. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






21. 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






22. 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






23. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






24. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






25. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






26. 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






27. 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






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






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






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






31. Random noise that is at equal energy at all frequencies






32. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






33. Microphones -> Mic Cables -> Subsnakes -> Splitter -> House Main Snake (Fanout/Console/FX Rack/ Drive Rack/Return Lines (Fanout) -> Main Snake -> Splitter -> Drive Lines -> Amp Racks -> Speaker Cabinets






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






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






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






37. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961






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






39. 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






40. Typically cover a small area; Many wedges placed strategically around the stage are used so artist can move around and continue to hear performance






41. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






42. 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






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






44. 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






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






46. 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






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






48. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






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






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