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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Founded by Jim Gamble and Jim Chase in Hermosa Beach - CA in 1972; Clients included Grand Funk Railroad & Boston






2. 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






3. 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






4. Rusty Brutsch






5. Converts one type of energy to another






6. Final stage of protection; Protects each frequency band from overload






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






8. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






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






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






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






12. 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






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






14. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






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






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






17. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






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






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






21. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






22. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






23. 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






24. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






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






26. Usually located in the rear of the house or in the balcony; Houses technicians who complete any music or sound effects






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






28. System for the audience; Simple left/right mix down of the artist






29. Electromagnetic (MOST COMMON); Piezoelectric; Electromechanical; Electrostatic; Ribbon






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






31. Running monitors; Running house system; Communicating with the stage






32. Usually located in the rear of the house or in the balcony; Houses technicians who complete any music or sound effects






33. The oldest sound company in the world; Began by offering clients audio advertising to recover from the Wall Street crash






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. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






37. 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






38. FOH






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






40. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






41. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






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

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43. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






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






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






46. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






47. True






48. 15 minutes






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






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