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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






3. 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






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






5. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






6. False






7. Converts one type of energy to another






8. True






9. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






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






11. False






12. 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






13. Works in house at live music venues to maintain audio systems; Generally entry-level positions; Most begin working monitors; May or may not get to mix for opening artists






14. P/A






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






16. False






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

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






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






20. FOH






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






22. 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






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






24. 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






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






26. 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






27. True






28. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






29. Converts one type of energy to another






30. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






31. 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






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






33. 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






34. From the FOH; Covers audience members seated very close to the stage that will not be covered by direct sound from the FOH speaker system






35. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






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






37. A mixer within a mixer that usually controls additional speaker systems






38. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






39. 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






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






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






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






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






44. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






45. Latin word meaning 'a place of hearing'






46. 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






47. This button will route aux sends to group master






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






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






50. 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