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Subject : performing-arts
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1. Low frequency sound absorber used to reduce the effects of standing waves in a room






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






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






4. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






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






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






7. 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






8. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






9. 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






10. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






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






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






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






14. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. 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






21. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






22. FOH






23. Latin word meaning 'a place of hearing'






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






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






26. Major loss in dB






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






28. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






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






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






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






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






33. Could be in a bass trap or a dead zone at the mix position






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






35. 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






36. Theater loudspeaker system researched and developed by MGM and Lansing Manufacturing; Covered low and high frequencies with a crossover at 500Hz; Won a Technical Achievement Academy Award






37. 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






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






39. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






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






41. 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






42. This button will route aux sends to group master






43. Converts one type of energy to another






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






45. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






46. False






47. From the FOH; Used to cover audience members located beyond the coverage of the front of house sound systems; Speaker system's signal is delayed to let the sound from FOH speaker systems catch up






48. Major loss in dB






49. 15 minutes






50. FOH