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






2. Improves clarity by deflecting midrange audio into the sound space and minimizing distortion producing collisions






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






4. 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






5. False






6. 15 minutes






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






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






9. 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






10. Mixes for the audience






11. This button will route aux sends to group master






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






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






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






15. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






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






17. System for the artists; Each band member receives their own personal mix; Up to 24 individual mixes for 1 engineer to manage






18. 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






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






20. True






21. '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






22. True






23. Feedback eliminated - stage volume reduced - and 'roaming' problems decreased






24. 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






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






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






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






28. Rear Fill; Side Fill; Center Fill; Butt Fill; Apron Fill; Delay Fill; Down Fill






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






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






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






32. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






33. Converts one type of energy to another






34. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






35. Feedback eliminated - stage volume reduced - and 'roaming' problems decreased






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






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






38. 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






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






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






41. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. 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






48. 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






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






50. Processing needed to run the sound system (EQ - Limiter - Crossover)







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