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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. True






2. Attempt to emulate the singer's manners and techniques as much as possible






3. 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






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






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






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






7. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






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






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






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






11. 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






12. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






13. Theater loudspeaker system researched and developed by MGM and Lansing Manufacturing; Covered low and high frequencies with a crossover at 500Hz; Won a Technical Achievement Academy Award






14. 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






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






16. 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






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






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






19. Up to 168 pins; Large output connectors on the end of the snake






20. Attempt to emulate the singer's manners and techniques as much as possible






21. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






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






23. True






24. False






25. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






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






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






28. 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






29. False






30. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






31. 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






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






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






37. Mixes for the audience






38. 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






39. Meyer Sound; The first self-powered - high-level sound reinforcement loudspeaker (1240 watts)






40. Converts one type of energy to another






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

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






43. 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






44. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






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






46. Introduced the first moving coil speaker (loudspeaker) in 1874






47. True






48. 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






49. Wired to the Mix Inserts which are commonly used for gates - compression - reverb - and EQ






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