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






2. Put all instruments in the mix and fine tune later






3. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






4. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






5. False






6. True






7. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






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






9. Major loss in dB






10. From the FOH; Covers audience members seated behind the stage






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






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






13. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






23. False

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






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






26. When the volume over the headphones is affected by the channel fader; Generally more useful on a single channel; Common for an AUX OUT to be added to this mix so the engineer can listen to the signal being sent to that aux






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






28. 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






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






30. From the FOH; Covers audience members seated behind the stage






31. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






32. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






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






34. 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






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

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






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






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






39. 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






40. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






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






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






43. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






44. 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






45. Major loss in dB






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






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






48. This button will route aux sends to group master






49. 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






50. 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







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