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Show Production Basics
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performing-arts
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. True
After Fader Listen
True or False: It is preferred by many to have the drive rack and FX Racks separated...
Low End Problem
Down Fill
2. Attempt to emulate the singer's manners and techniques as much as possible
Vocal Mic Setup
Public Address
Low Amp Frequency Range
Bob Heil
3. 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
Showco PRISM
VCA
Butt Fill
True or False: The primary purpose for a mix EQ is feedback reduction/elimination...
4. Monitors kept near the FOH engineer so proper mixing can be done during the live performance
True or False: Sub snakes are part of the splitter system...
Near-Fields
Return Lines
Judy Garland
5. System for feeding one or more separate mixes to the performers for use while recording and overdubbing; Also known as a Cue Mix ~ MONITORS
Mix Position
Uses for Return Lines
Center Fill
Foldback
6. Electronic system that blends sounds from more than one source; First demonstrated at Constitution Hall by Bell Labs
True or False: A splitter is not required to run 2 separate systems...
Compression Driver
Duckers
Stereophonic Sound
7. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier
Sensurround
Greek Amphitheater
Main Snake
Audion Tube
8. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure
Vagabond
Apron Fill
True or False: The monitor system is essentially one large system...
Show Production Organization
9. AFL; On the Mix OUTS the Cue or Solo Button is an example
After Fader Listen
True or False: The primary purpose for a mix EQ is feedback reduction/elimination...
RTA
Mix Position
10. Created the audion tube which amplified weak radio signals thus making modern electronics possible
Front of the House
Lee DeForest
Mixing Setup Considerations
Matrix Section
11. Covers a room from a single line of speakers over the rest of the venue saving time and labor costs; Multiple speakers hung together - either vertically or horizontally - so that they can act as one huge speaker
Audion Tube
Public Address
Line Array
Aux/CO
12. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS
Radial Horn
Crossover
Warren G. Harding
Time Based Processors
13. Theater loudspeaker system researched and developed by MGM and Lansing Manufacturing; Covered low and high frequencies with a crossover at 500Hz; Won a Technical Achievement Academy Award
True or False: It is preferred by many to have the drive rack and FX Racks separated...
Apron Fill
Shearer Horn System
Electric Voice
14. Mixing console used in course of instruction; 40 channels; 8 Subgroups; 8 AUX Sends; 4 Matrix Outputs; Input sections on right and left and master section in middle
Midas Verona
Compression Driver
Radial Horn
Phasing Plug
15. Could be in a bass trap or a dead zone at the mix position
Altec Lansing
Monitor Signal Flow
FOH Signal Flow
Low End Problem
16. 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
Pre/Post Button
House Engineer
Magiae Universal
Components of Good Mixing
17. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).
Magiae Universal
High Amp Frequency Range
Outside
Artist's (or Band) Engineer
18. Device used to compensate for undesired sound system characteristics or room acoustics
Equalizer
Band Limiter
Workbox
Auditorium
19. Up to 168 pins; Large output connectors on the end of the snake
Mass Connectors
Ear Trumpets
Building a Mix
Low End Problem
20. Attempt to emulate the singer's manners and techniques as much as possible
Components of Good Mixing
Equalizer
Vocal Mic Setup
Flying Sound
21. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).
Magiae Universal
Electric Voice
VCA
Apron Fill
22. Microphones -> Mic Cables -> Subsnakes -> Splitter -> Monitor Fanout -> Console -> EQ Rack (Mix Inserts) -> EQ -> Console -> Mix Outs -> Amp Racks -> Multiple Monitor Wedges
Monitor Amp Rack
Average Artist Prep Time for Audio Engineers
Monitor Signal Flow
Front of the House
23. True
Radial Horn
Transducer
True or False: The primary purpose for a mix EQ is feedback reduction/elimination...
Showco PRISM
24. False
True or False: Monitor systems always have drive racks...
Mobile Reinforcement Systems
Ear Trumpets
Showco
25. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs
R.G. Jones
Mix Position
Side Car
Splitter System Components
26. Audience microphones that can be lowered during performance and brought up for clapping - hoots - etc.
Drive Rack Signal Flow
Splitter System Components
Rigging Basket
Duckers
27. Debuted at the George Strait Country Music Festival in 1999
Ernst Siemens
Ernst Siemens
Rigging Basket
ShowConsole
28. 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
Shearer Horn System
Pre/Post Button
FOH Engineer
Apron Fill
29. False
Judy Garland
True or False: A splitter is not required to run 2 separate systems...
Types of Output Transducers
Bob Heil
30. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)
1st Successful Use of P/A System
Compression Driver
Phasing Plug
Altec Lansing
31. 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
Gain Structure
Low Amp Frequency Range
Midas Verona
Bob Heil
32. Early form of sound reinforcement made of various materials including silver and tortoise shell
Mix EQ
Apron Fill
Ear Trumpets
Audion Tube
33. 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
AFL
Side Car
System Limiter
Production Manager
34. 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
Floorwedge Coverage
Cue System
Low End Problem
When building mixes and presented with multiple requests from one Artist - one should...
35. Usually located in the rear of the house or in the balcony; Houses technicians who complete any music or sound effects
True or False: The monitor engineer has creative control over how each artist's mix will sound...
Side Car
Sound Booth
True or False: Monitor systems always have drive racks...
36. Monitors kept near the FOH engineer so proper mixing can be done during the live performance
True or False: Monitor systems always have drive racks...
Near-Fields
Clair Brothers
Dr. Christian Heil
37. Mixes for the audience
Balloon Meadow
Dr. Christian Heil
Auditorium
FOH Engineer
38. 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
System Engineer
Pink Noise
MSL-4
Butt Fill
39. Meyer Sound; The first self-powered - high-level sound reinforcement loudspeaker (1240 watts)
System Engineer
Rear Fill
Drive Rack Signal Flow
MSL-4
40. Converts one type of energy to another
Showco
True or False: A splitter is not required to run 2 separate systems...
Meyer Sound
Transducer
41. Developed for the motion picture industry and used for live event production
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42. Major developer of amplifiers and loudspeakers in the 1920's and 1930's
Clair Brothers
Western Electric
Matrix
Meyer Sound
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
Duckers
Clair Brothers
Pad
Delay Fill
44. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover
Pad
Delay Fill
Drive Rack Signal Flow
Duckers
45. Electromagnetic (MOST COMMON); Piezoelectric; Electromechanical; Electrostatic; Ribbon
Aux/CO
Public Address
THX
Types of Output Transducers
46. Introduced the first moving coil speaker (loudspeaker) in 1874
Mixing Setup Considerations
Ernst Siemens
Mix EQ
MSL-4
47. True
Public Address
True or False: Sub snakes can be used as a main snake in a small system...
Matrix Section
Hanley Sound
48. 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
Audion Tube
ShowConsole
Sound Reinforcement Before Electricity
Drive Rack
49. Wired to the Mix Inserts which are commonly used for gates - compression - reverb - and EQ
Mix EQ
Western Electric
R.G. Jones
House Engineer
50. Founded in 1967 in Lititz - PA and had accounts with Elvis Presley - Elton John - Yes - Fleetwood Mac - KISS - Queen - and The Moody Blues
Matrix
Bob Heil
Clair Brothers
True or False: It is preferred by many to have the drive rack and FX Racks separated...