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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






2. 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






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






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






5. '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






6. The oldest sound company in the world; Began by offering clients audio advertising to recover from the Wall Street crash






7. 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






8. 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






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






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






11. False






12. System for the audience; Simple left/right mix down of the artist






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






14. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






15. Line of sight to the speakers is necessary (false sense of high frequencies if not directly in front of speakers); Optimum = Center or just off center of the main floor with a good distance for imaging and where the entire system can be heard






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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






22. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






23. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






24. '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






25. 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






26. 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






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






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






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






30. Line of sight to the speakers is necessary (false sense of high frequencies if not directly in front of speakers); Optimum = Center or just off center of the main floor with a good distance for imaging and where the entire system can be heard






31. 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






32. 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






33. Mixes for the audience






34. True






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






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






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






38. True






39. The oldest sound company in the world; Began by offering clients audio advertising to recover from the Wall Street crash






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






41. 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






42. From the FOH; Covers audience members seated behind the stage






43. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






44. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






45. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






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






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






48. 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






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






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






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