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






2. 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






3. 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






4. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






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


6. False






7. FOH






8. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






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






10. Founded in 1979 in Southern california and acquired accounts of Black Flag - Pearl Jam - The Cult - Beck - and Red Hot Chili Peppers






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






13. 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






14. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






15. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






16. Used when a production dictates that a console would exceed the number of channels available in a given frame; Smaller frame that usually






17. Shop Technician --> System Technician --> System Engineer --> Band Engineer






18. False


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






20. '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






21. The angle between an incoming wave and an imaginary line drawn perpendicular to the surface of the new medium






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






28. True






29. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






30. Have two surfaces based on an exponential flare rate - and two straight walls that determine the output pattern






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






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






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






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






35. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






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






37. P/A






38. 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






39. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






40. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






41. Monitors kept near the FOH engineer so proper mixing can be done during the live performance






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






43. The angle between an incoming wave and an imaginary line drawn perpendicular to the surface of the new medium






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






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






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






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






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


49. 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






50. 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