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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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1. Rusty Brutsch






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






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






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






5. Developed the first live console for the Grateful Dead after their sound engineer was detained by the FBI; Rebuilt Langevin recording console






6. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






7. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






8. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






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






10. 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






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






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






13. False






14. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961






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






16. Mix Coherence and Individuality of Instruments - High Level of SNR in Microphones - All Instruments Leaving Sound System at Same Time - Be Fluent in the Most Basic Reinforcement Concepts - Helping the Performer in Any Way Via Sound - Constantly Impro






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






18. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






19. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






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






21. 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






22. False






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






24. Attempt to emulate the singer's manners and techniques as much as possible






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






32. 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






33. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






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






35. 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






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






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






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






39. Major loss in dB






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






41. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






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






43. Best to keep drive and effects racks separate to avoid confusion






44. 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






45. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






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






47. 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






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






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






50. Microphones -> Mic Cables -> Subsnakes -> Splitter -> Monitor Fanout -> Console -> EQ Rack (Mix Inserts) -> EQ -> Console -> Mix Outs -> Amp Racks -> Multiple Monitor Wedges