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Show Production Basics

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






2. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






3. 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






4. True






5. True






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






7. 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






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






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

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






11. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






12. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






13. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






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






15. 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






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






17. Polar Patterns; Sensitivity of Microphones; Placement of Microphones ~ The goal is to decrease ambient noise and only amplify the desired signal






18. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






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






20. Major loss in dB






21. Covers a room from a single line of speakers over the rest of the venue saving time and labor costs; Multiple speakers hung together - either vertically or horizontally - so that they can act as one huge speaker






22. Mixes for the audience






23. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






24. The standard in live sound reinforcement for both digital and analog shows






25. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






26. 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






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






28. 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






29. Rusty Brutsch






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






31. 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






32. 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






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






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






35. False






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






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






38. 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






39. FOH






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






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






42. 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






43. True






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






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






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






47. False






48. 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






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






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