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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Rusty Brutsch






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






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






4. 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






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






6. Device used to compensate for undesired sound system characteristics or room acoustics






7. 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






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






9. True






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






11. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






12. Processing needed to run the sound system (EQ - Limiter - Crossover)






13. True






14. System for the artists; Each band member receives their own personal mix; Up to 24 individual mixes for 1 engineer to manage






15. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






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






17. From the Monitor Desk; Cover artists from speaker locations on the sides of the stage; Usually tri-amped systems; Stereo bus designed to manage these - but Mix SENDS can also be utilized






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






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

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






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






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






23. 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






24. Audience microphones that can be lowered during performance and brought up for clapping - hoots - etc.






25. False






26. 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






27. Major loss in dB






28. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






29. False






30. Contains fan outputs from stage - fan outs from effects - and fan outs to drive racks; Interface can stay plugged into console jacks






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






32. Processing needed to run the sound system (EQ - Limiter - Crossover)






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






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






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






36. 15 minutes






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






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






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






40. 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






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






42. 1st stage of protection; Prevents damage to sound system by limiting and/or compressing overall ouput






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






44. False






45. Latin word meaning 'a place of hearing'






46. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






47. True






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






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






50. Stage area to the rear of stage performers that is furthest away from the audience