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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Meyer Sound; The first self-powered - high-level sound reinforcement loudspeaker (1240 watts)






2. P/A






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






4. System for feeding one or more separate mixes to the performers for use while recording and overdubbing; Also known as a Cue Mix ~ MONITORS






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






6. 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






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






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






9. 1st stage of protection; Prevents damage to sound system by limiting and/or compressing overall ouput






10. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






11. 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






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






13. Major loss in dB






14. True






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






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






17. Used when a production dictates that a console would exceed the number of channels available in a given frame; Smaller frame that usually






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






19. Used when a production dictates that a console would exceed the number of channels available in a given frame; Smaller frame that usually






20. Have two surfaces based on an exponential flare rate - and two straight walls that determine the output pattern






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






22. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






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






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






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

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26. 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






27. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






28. Verification that all the cables for mics & amplies are connected and sending signal properly






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






30. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






31. The angle between an incoming wave and an imaginary line drawn perpendicular to the surface of the new medium






32. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






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






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






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






36. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






37. False






38. Could be in a bass trap or a dead zone at the mix position






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






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






41. True






42. 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






43. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






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






45. False






46. Mixes for the audience






47. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






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






49. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961






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