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Show Production Basics

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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Time; Acoustics; Microphones & Placement; Stage Volume; Condition & Level of Gear






2. 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






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






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






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






6. Time; Acoustics; Microphones & Placement; Stage Volume; Condition & Level of Gear






7. Splitter Box; Main Snake; Fan Outs






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

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9. 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






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






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






12. Founded in 1967 in Lititz - PA and had accounts with Elvis Presley - Elton John - Yes - Fleetwood Mac - KISS - Queen - and The Moody Blues






13. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






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






15. 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






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

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






18. 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






19. Running monitors; Running house system; Communicating with the stage






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






21. This button will route aux sends to group master






22. This button will route aux sends to group master






23. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






24. Radial horn with vanes placed in the mouth of the horn for the stated purpose of pattern control






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






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






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






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






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






30. FOH






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






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






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






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






35. 1st stage of protection; Prevents damage to sound system by limiting and/or compressing overall ouput






36. True






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






38. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






39. 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






40. 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






41. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






42. 15 minutes






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






44. 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






45. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






46. 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






47. False






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






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






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