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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. System for the audience; Simple left/right mix down of the artist






2. Converts one type of energy to another






3. P/A






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






5. Major loss in dB






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






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






8. Latin word meaning 'a place of hearing'






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






10. From the Monitor Desk; Monitors that are located behind the artist and pointed downstage to cover area that cannot be covered by the floor wedges on the front line






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






12. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






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






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






15. 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






16. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. 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






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






24. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






25. False






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






27. Typically cover a small area; Many wedges placed strategically around the stage are used so artist can move around and continue to hear performance






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






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

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30. FOH






31. 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






32. 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






33. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






34. True






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






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






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






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






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






40. False






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






42. 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






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






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






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






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






47. False






48. P/A






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






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