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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. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






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






3. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






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






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






6. False






7. Mixing console used in course of instruction; 40 channels; 8 Subgroups; 8 AUX Sends; 4 Matrix Outputs; Input sections on right and left and master section in middle






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






9. From the FOH; Covers audience members seated behind the stage






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






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






13. False






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






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






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






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






18. False

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19. 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






20. 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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. 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






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






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

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






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






33. False






34. True






35. P/A






36. Optimum = Somewhere in the middle of the floor






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






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






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






40. 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






41. P/A






42. 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






43. False






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






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






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






48. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






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






50. 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