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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






2. Rusty Brutsch






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






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

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13. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






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






23. True






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






25. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961






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






27. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






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






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






30. When the volume over the headphones is affected by the channel fader; Generally more useful on a single channel; Common for an AUX OUT to be added to this mix so the engineer can listen to the signal being sent to that aux






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






32. 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






33. 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






34. Rear Fill; Side Fill; Center Fill; Butt Fill; Apron Fill; Delay Fill; Down Fill






35. False






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






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






38. FOH






39. This button will route aux sends to group master






40. True






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






42. Hired by the sound company or venue and paid salary; Set-up and maintain FOH system and often mix opening artists; Responsible for set-up - teardown - and maintenance of systems






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






44. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






45. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






46. False






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






48. Major developer of amplifiers and loudspeakers in the 1920's and 1930's






49. P/A






50. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure