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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






3. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






4. 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






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






6. True






7. 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






8. Large format live console for show production and sound reinforcement






9. Founded by Jim Gamble and Jim Chase in Hermosa Beach - CA in 1972; Clients included Grand Funk Railroad & Boston






10. 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






11. '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






12. 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






13. 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






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






15. True






16. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






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






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






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






20. P/A






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






22. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






23. 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






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






25. A mixer within a mixer that usually controls additional speaker systems






26. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






27. Converts one type of energy to another






28. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






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






30. Founded by Jim Gamble and Jim Chase in Hermosa Beach - CA in 1972; Clients included Grand Funk Railroad & Boston






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






32. This button will route aux sends to group master






33. 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






34. Mix Coherence and Individuality of Instruments - High Level of SNR in Microphones - All Instruments Leaving Sound System at Same Time - Be Fluent in the Most Basic Reinforcement Concepts - Helping the Performer in Any Way Via Sound - Constantly Impro






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






36. 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






37. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






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






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






40. False






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






42. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






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






44. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






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






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






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






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






49. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






50. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961