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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






2. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






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






4. 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






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






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. True






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






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






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






11. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






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






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






14. Feedback eliminated - stage volume reduced - and 'roaming' problems decreased






15. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






16. From the FOH; Can be used in addition to stereo clusters of speakers to give a stronger center channel; Generally used for lead vocals






17. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






18. 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






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

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






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






22. False






23. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






24. False






25. Splits full range audio into frequencies from high end of the spectrum to the high speakers - mids to the mid speakers and lows to the low speakers






26. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






27. Mixes for the audience






28. False






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






30. 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






31. 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






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






33. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961






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






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






36. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






37. 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






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






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






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






41. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






42. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






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






44. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






45. 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






46. True






47. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






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






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






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