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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. Operates just like a dynamic loudspeaker except it has no cone; Small diaphragm couples into a flared horn






2. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






3. False






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






5. 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






6. True






7. True






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






9. Speakers and other audio equipment suspended in air; Provides better sight lines and allows for larger crowds by freeing up space; Reason for strict weight limits and safety requirements






10. False

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






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






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






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






15. Primary purpose is to send signal to additional sound systems






16. Converts one type of energy to another






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






18. Final stage of protection; Protects each frequency band from overload






19. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






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






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






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






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






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






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

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26. True






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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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






32. 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






33. False

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






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






36. Major loss in dB






37. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






38. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






39. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961






40. British physicist and writer involved in the development of key patents in wireless telegraphy; Also improved loudspeaker with nonmagnetic spacers to keep the air gap between the inner and outer poles of a moving coil transducer






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






42. 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






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






44. False






45. True






46. Mixes for the audience






47. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






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






49. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






50. 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