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Subject : performing-arts
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1. False

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






3. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






4. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






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






6. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






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






8. 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






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






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






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






12. Developed for the motion picture industry and used for live event production

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13. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






14. False

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






16. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






17. 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






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






19. 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






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






21. FOH sound engineers for Woodstock; Used JBL/Altec cabinets - Crown/Macintosh amplifiers - and custom Hanley consoles






22. Developed for the motion picture industry and used for live event production

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






24. True






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






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






27. P/A






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. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






30. 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






31. This button will route aux sends to group master






32. False






33. 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






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






35. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






36. 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






37. 15 minutes






38. 15 minutes






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






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






41. False






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






43. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






44. True






45. Used to mount speakers for 'flying sound'; Contains a basket - shackle - stinger - chain hook - chain - motor - motor hook - spansets and truss






46. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






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






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






49. Rusty Brutsch






50. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused







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