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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. The standard in live sound reinforcement for both digital and analog shows






2. Package tours and the Motown Era created the need for these in the 1950's






3. Contains fan outputs from stage - fan outs from effects - and fan outs to drive racks; Interface can stay plugged into console jacks






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






5. Operates just like a dynamic loudspeaker except it has no cone; Small diaphragm couples into a flared horn






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






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






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






9. Could be in a bass trap or a dead zone at the mix position






10. 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






11. 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






12. 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






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






14. 100 Hz - 1 kHz






15. Audience microphones that can be lowered during performance and brought up for clapping - hoots - etc.






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






17. 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






18. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






19. 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






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






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






22. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






23. 20 Hz - 100 Hz






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






25. In charge of scheduling (spaces - rehearsals - and production meetings) and coordinating stage managers for the productions






26. 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






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






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






29. Could be in a bass trap or a dead zone at the mix position






30. True






31. 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






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






33. False






34. True






35. 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






36. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






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






38. Low frequency sound absorber used to reduce the effects of standing waves in a room






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






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






41. Converts one type of energy to another






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






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






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

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45. 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






46. 15 minutes






47. Meyer Sound; The first self-powered - high-level sound reinforcement loudspeaker (1240 watts)






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






49. '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






50. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover