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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Vocals --> (Basic Rhythm) Kick - Snare - Hat --> Primary Instruments --> Toms - FX - etc.






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






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






4. 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






5. The standard in live sound reinforcement for both digital and analog shows






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






7. Shop Technician --> System Technician --> System Engineer --> Band Engineer






8. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






9. Verification that all the cables for mics & amplies are connected and sending signal properly






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






11. Package tours and the Motown Era created the need for these in the 1950's






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






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






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






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

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16. True






17. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






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






19. Contains fan outputs from stage - fan outs from effects - and fan outs to drive racks; Interface can stay plugged into console jacks






20. 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






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






22. 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






23. Covers a room from a single line of speakers over the rest of the venue saving time and labor costs; Multiple speakers hung together - either vertically or horizontally - so that they can act as one huge speaker






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






25. 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






26. Large format live console for show production and sound reinforcement






27. 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






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






29. From the FOH; Used in addition or instead of an apron fill to cover audience members seated under or below the FOH speaker clusters






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






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






32. 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






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






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






35. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






36. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






37. Held reputation as the world's loudest band in the 1970's






38. Held reputation as the world's loudest band in the 1970's






39. 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






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






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






42. 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






43. 1st stage of protection; Prevents damage to sound system by limiting and/or compressing overall ouput






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






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






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






48. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






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






50. Latin word meaning 'a place of hearing'