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Subject : performing-arts
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1. 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






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






3. True






4. 'Wrote the book' on practically all aspects of loudspeaker component and horn design; Most speaker systems today rely on this technology; Began as Western Electric






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






6. 'Wrote the book' on practically all aspects of loudspeaker component and horn design; Most speaker systems today rely on this technology; Began as Western Electric






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






8. Early form of sound reinforcement made of various materials including silver and tortoise shell






9. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






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






11. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






12. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






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






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






15. Mixes for the audience






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






17. 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






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






19. 15 minutes






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






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






22. Wired to the Mix Inserts which are commonly used for gates - compression - reverb - and EQ






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






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






25. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






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






27. 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






28. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






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






31. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






32. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






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






34. 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






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






36. False






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






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






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






40. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






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






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






43. This button will route aux sends to group master






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






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






46. AFL; On the Mix OUTS the Cue or Solo Button is an example






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






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






49. 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






50. Created the audion tube which amplified weak radio signals thus making modern electronics possible