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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






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






3. Typically cover a small area; Many wedges placed strategically around the stage are used so artist can move around and continue to hear performance






4. 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






5. 1st stage of protection; Prevents damage to sound system by limiting and/or compressing overall ouput






6. Latin word meaning 'a place of hearing'






7. From the FOH; Used in addition or instead of an apron fill to cover audience members seated under or below the FOH speaker clusters






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






9. True






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






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






12. Located in Windsor - England; Fleetwood Mac used 1000 watts of pure Hi-Fi power here for the first time






13. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






14. Semicircular; Acts as a natural acoustic amplifier






15. Located in Windsor - England; Fleetwood Mac used 1000 watts of pure Hi-Fi power here for the first time






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






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






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






19. FOH sound engineers for Woodstock; Used JBL/Altec cabinets - Crown/Macintosh amplifiers - and custom Hanley consoles






20. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






21. '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






22. 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






23. True






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






25. False






26. True






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






28. 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






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






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






31. True






32. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






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






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

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






36. Responsible for the line array technology boom; Developed the L-ACOUSTICS V-DOSC system in 1993






37. Put all instruments in the mix and fine tune later






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






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






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






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






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






43. Latin word meaning 'a place of hearing'






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






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






46. 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






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






48. This button will route aux sends to group master






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






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