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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Contains fan outputs from stage - fan outs from effects - and fan outs to drive racks; Interface can stay plugged into console jacks






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






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






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






5. 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






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






7. In charge of scheduling (spaces - rehearsals - and production meetings) and coordinating stage managers for the productions






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






9. 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






10. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






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






12. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






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






14. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






15. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961






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






17. 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






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






19. Converts one type of energy to another






20. Device used to compensate for undesired sound system characteristics or room acoustics






21. 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






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






23. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






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






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

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






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






28. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






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






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






31. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






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






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






34. 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






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






36. Latin word meaning 'a place of hearing'






37. 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






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






39. False






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






41. 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






42. False






43. From the FOH; Used to cover audience members located beyond the coverage of the front of house sound systems; Speaker system's signal is delayed to let the sound from FOH speaker systems catch up






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






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






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






47. True






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






49. This button will route aux sends to group master






50. 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