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Subject : performing-arts
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1. 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






2. 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






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






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






5. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






6. British physicist and writer involved in the development of key patents in wireless telegraphy; Also improved loudspeaker with nonmagnetic spacers to keep the air gap between the inner and outer poles of a moving coil transducer






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






8. 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






9. Typically contains 4 amplifiers on average (Max = 6);






10. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






11. Mixing console used in course of instruction; 40 channels; 8 Subgroups; 8 AUX Sends; 4 Matrix Outputs; Input sections on right and left and master section in middle






12. System for feeding one or more separate mixes to the performers for use while recording and overdubbing; Also known as a Cue Mix ~ MONITORS






13. 15 minutes






14. Debuted with the film Earthquake (1974); Created a physical sensation from four large low-frequency horns located behind the screen






15. 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






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






17. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






18. False

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19. British physicist and writer involved in the development of key patents in wireless telegraphy; Also improved loudspeaker with nonmagnetic spacers to keep the air gap between the inner and outer poles of a moving coil transducer






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






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






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






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






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






25. Microphones -> Mic Cables -> Subsnakes -> Splitter -> House Main Snake (Fanout/Console/FX Rack/ Drive Rack/Return Lines (Fanout) -> Main Snake -> Splitter -> Drive Lines -> Amp Racks -> Speaker Cabinets






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






33. 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






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






35. True






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






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






38. Debuted with the film Earthquake (1974); Created a physical sensation from four large low-frequency horns located behind the screen






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






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






41. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






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






43. Mixes for the audience






44. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






45. Allows use of two or more consoles; 1 House & 1 Monitor; Can be wall mounted or placed in a rack; Basically a big set of Y-cables in a box; Does not belong in FOH area






46. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961






47. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






48. False






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






50. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS