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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Meyer Sound; The first self-powered - high-level sound reinforcement loudspeaker (1240 watts)






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






3. Introduced the first moving coil speaker (loudspeaker) in 1874






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






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

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6. False






7. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961






8. 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






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






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






11. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






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






13. 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






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






15. Converts one type of energy to another






16. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






17. 1st stage of protection; Prevents damage to sound system by limiting and/or compressing overall ouput






18. Introduced the first moving coil speaker (loudspeaker) in 1874






19. 15 minutes






20. Typically contains 4 amplifiers on average (Max = 6);






21. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






22. False

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






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






25. True






26. 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






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






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






29. 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






30. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






31. Major developer of amplifiers and loudspeakers in the 1920's and 1930's






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






33. 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






34. True






35. True






36. Mixes for the audience






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






38. 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






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






40. True






41. 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






42. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






43. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






44. Usually colored red and lettered; Gender reversed from the channels; Allow for sending of any signal from the console areas back to the splitter box; Final mix from the console is the first priority; Optional and must be specified; If splitter does n






45. Developed for the motion picture industry and used for live event production

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46. 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






47. Vocals --> (Basic Rhythm) Kick - Snare - Hat --> Primary Instruments --> Toms - FX - etc.






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






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






50. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds