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Subject : performing-arts
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1. True






2. Converts one type of energy to another






3. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






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






5. 'Wrote the book' on practically all aspects of loudspeaker component and horn design; Most speaker systems today rely on this technology; Began as Western Electric






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






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






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






9. Responsible for the line array technology boom; Developed the L-ACOUSTICS V-DOSC system in 1993






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






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






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






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






14. True






15. 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






16. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






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






18. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






28. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






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






30. 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






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






32. 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






33. FOH






34. Random noise that is at equal energy at all frequencies






35. 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






36. Electromagnetic (MOST COMMON); Piezoelectric; Electromechanical; Electrostatic; Ribbon






37. P/A






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






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






40. False






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






42. Monitors kept near the FOH engineer so proper mixing can be done during the live performance






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






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






45. Latin word meaning 'a place of hearing'






46. False






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






48. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






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






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







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