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Show Production Basics
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1. The standard in live sound reinforcement for both digital and analog shows
Center Fill
Angle of Incidence
Bass Trap
Showco PRISM
2. Improves clarity by deflecting midrange audio into the sound space and minimizing distortion producing collisions
Phasing Plug
True or False: Sub snakes can be used as a main snake in a small system...
Greek Amphitheater
VCA
3. Used when a production dictates that a console would exceed the number of channels available in a given frame; Smaller frame that usually
Artist's (or Band) Engineer
Side Car
Workbox
Sir Oliver Lodge
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
FOH Signal Flow
Midas Verona
Lee DeForest
Front of the House
5. False
House System
True or False: Sub snakes are part of the splitter system...
Return Lines
Compression Driver
6. 15 minutes
Average Artist Prep Time for Audio Engineers
Benefits of In-Ear Monitors
Audion Tube
Production Manager
7. Debuted with the film Earthquake (1974); Created a physical sensation from four large low-frequency horns located behind the screen
Sensurround
Monitor System
Dr. Christian Heil
High Amp Frequency Range
8. Console; Assignments; VCA; Subgroups; Mutegroups; FX; Setting Up Units; Assigning AUX; Double-Checking of Dynamic Patches; EQ; Mic Placement
Output Transducer
AFL
Rack Position
Mixing Setup Considerations
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
VCA
Showco
Apron Fill
ShowConsole
10. Mixes for the audience
Outside
FOH Engineer
Hanley Sound
Benefits of In-Ear Monitors
11. This button will route aux sends to group master
Side Fill
Aux/CO
Rack Position
Stereophonic Sound
12. Microphones -> Mic Cables -> Subsnakes -> Splitter -> Monitor Fanout -> Console -> EQ Rack (Mix Inserts) -> EQ -> Console -> Mix Outs -> Amp Racks -> Multiple Monitor Wedges
Low Amp Frequency Range
Pre/Post Button
Monitor Signal Flow
Vocal Mic Setup
13. Usualluy always RED; Numbered; Used for return signal and communication
FOH Engineer
Return Lines
Foldback
Floorwedge Coverage
14. Wired to the Mix Inserts which are commonly used for gates - compression - reverb - and EQ
Return Lines
Building a Mix
Mix EQ
Lee DeForest
15. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS
Tycobrahe
High Amp Frequency Range
Main Snake
Dynamic Based Processors
16. Up to 168 pins; Large output connectors on the end of the snake
House Engineer
True or False: The monitor system is essentially one large system...
AFL
Mass Connectors
17. System for the artists; Each band member receives their own personal mix; Up to 24 individual mixes for 1 engineer to manage
Monitor System
Building a Mix
True or False: The primary purpose for a mix EQ is feedback reduction/elimination...
Gain Structure
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
Butt Fill
True or False: A splitter is not required to run 2 separate systems...
The Who
Return Lines
19. Developed the first live console for the Grateful Dead after their sound engineer was detained by the FBI; Rebuilt Langevin recording console
Down Fill
Bob Heil
Return Lines
Mass Connectors
20. True
ShowConsole
Showco PRISM
Production Manager
True or False: Using AUX Sends any house console can be used as a monitor console...
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
Altec Lansing
Vocal Mic Setup
Drive Rack Signal Flow
True or False: Sub snakes are part of the splitter system...
22. True
Types of Output Transducers
Radial Horn
True or False: It is preferred by many to have the drive rack and FX Racks separated...
Low End Problem
23. Feedback eliminated - stage volume reduced - and 'roaming' problems decreased
Emile Berliner
Front of the House
Mid Amp Frequency Range
Benefits of In-Ear Monitors
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
Sound Reinforcement Before Electricity
Live Mixing Issues
Low End Problem
FOH Signal Flow
25. Monitors kept near the FOH engineer so proper mixing can be done during the live performance
FOH Engineer
FOH Engineer
Near-Fields
Mix EQ
26. Best to keep drive and effects racks separate to avoid confusion
Rack Position
Rear Fill
True or False: It is preferred by many to have the drive rack and FX Racks separated...
Gain Structure
27. Held reputation as the world's loudest band in the 1970's
Bass Trap
The Who
MSL-4
After Fader Listen
28. Rear Fill; Side Fill; Center Fill; Butt Fill; Apron Fill; Delay Fill; Down Fill
Phasing Plug
Bob Heil
Balloon Meadow
Supplemental Speaker Systems
29. Up to 168 pins; Large output connectors on the end of the snake
Benefits of In-Ear Monitors
VCA
Mass Connectors
Equalizer
30. Shop Technician --> System Technician --> System Engineer --> Band Engineer
Rack Position
Vagabond
Show Production Organization
High Amp Frequency Range
31. Founded in 1979 in Southern california and acquired accounts of Black Flag - Pearl Jam - The Cult - Beck - and Red Hot Chili Peppers
True or False: Sub snakes can be used as a main snake in a small system...
RAT Sound
Bob Heil
Altec Lansing
32. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused
Distance
Western Electric
Workbox
Showco
33. Converts one type of energy to another
Emile Berliner
Butt Fill
Transducer
Monitor Amp Rack
34. 1 kHz - 20 kHz
Pink Noise
True or False: Monitor systems always have drive racks...
High Amp Frequency Range
House System
35. Feedback eliminated - stage volume reduced - and 'roaming' problems decreased
Benefits of In-Ear Monitors
True or False: Sub snakes are part of the splitter system...
Splitter Box
Mix EQ
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
Main Snake
Front of the House
Sub Snakes
Greek Amphitheater
37. Meyer Sound; The first self-powered - high-level sound reinforcement loudspeaker (1240 watts)
MSL-4
Matrix
Mix Position
Bass Trap
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
Mobile Reinforcement Systems
Line Check
Shearer Horn System
True or False: The primary purpose for a mix EQ is feedback reduction/elimination...
39. Used to mount speakers for 'flying sound'; Contains a basket - shackle - stinger - chain hook - chain - motor - motor hook - spansets and truss
Angle of Incidence
Foldback
Midas XL4
Rigging Basket
40. Radial horn with vanes placed in the mouth of the horn for the stated purpose of pattern control
Apron Fill
1940's P/A Systems
Equalizer
Sectorial Horn
41. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy
AFL
Workbox
Output Transducer
Showco PRISM
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
Center Fill
Building a Mix
Show Production Organization
Bass Trap
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
Judy Garland
Splitter Box
Splitter System Components
Workbox
44. Running monitors; Running house system; Communicating with the stage
Line Check
Uses for Return Lines
Near-Fields
VCA
45. Usually located in the rear of the house or in the balcony; Houses technicians who complete any music or sound effects
Sound Booth
High Amp Frequency Range
Band Limiter
Return Lines
46. Founded in 1967 in Lititz - PA and had accounts with Elvis Presley - Elton John - Yes - Fleetwood Mac - KISS - Queen - and The Moody Blues
Transducer
Clair Brothers
Sensurround
Mobile Reinforcement Systems
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
Floorwedge Coverage
Gain Structure
1st Successful Use of P/A System
Uses for Return Lines
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
Side Fill
FOH Engineer
Emile Berliner
Altec Lansing
49. Verification that all the cables for mics & amplies are connected and sending signal properly
True or False: Sub snakes are part of the splitter system...
Mass Connectors
Delay Fill
Line Check
50. Processing needed to run the sound system (EQ - Limiter - Crossover)
Judy Garland
Mix Position
After Fader Listen
Drive Rack
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