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Show Production Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Operates just like a dynamic loudspeaker except it has no cone; Small diaphragm couples into a flared horn






2. A mixer within a mixer that usually controls additional speaker systems






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






4. Created the audion tube which amplified weak radio signals thus making modern electronics possible






5. Allows use of two or more consoles; 1 House & 1 Monitor; Can be wall mounted or placed in a rack; Basically a big set of Y-cables in a box; Does not belong in FOH area






6. 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






7. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






8. From the FOH; Can be used in addition to stereo clusters of speakers to give a stronger center channel; Generally used for lead vocals






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






10. Usually located in the rear of the house or in the balcony; Houses technicians who complete any music or sound effects






11. 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






12. 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






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






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






15. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






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






17. True






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






19. This button will route aux sends to group master






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






21. False






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






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






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






25. False






26. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






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






28. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






29. 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






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






31. FOH






32. P/A






33. False






34. A mixer within a mixer that usually controls additional speaker systems






35. 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






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






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






38. True






39. 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






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






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






42. Setting the levels to get the best signal transfer through a console; Always start with the stereo bus - channel and monitor faders set to 0dB (Unity Gain) then adjust preamp for initial volume






43. Presidential Republican Convention (Chicago - IL)






44. Usually located in the rear of the house or in the balcony; Houses technicians who complete any music or sound effects






45. The oldest sound company in the world; Began by offering clients audio advertising to recover from the Wall Street crash






46. 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






47. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






48. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






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

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