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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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1. True






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






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






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






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






6. Converts one type of energy to another






7. 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






8. 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






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






10. 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






11. Held reputation as the world's loudest band in the 1970's






12. False






13. FOH






14. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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






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






26. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






27. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






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






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






30. 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






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






32. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






33. Too far away inside the sound will be diffused






34. 15 minutes






35. This button will route aux sends to group master






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






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






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






39. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






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






41. 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






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






43. Microphones -> Mic Cables -> Subsnakes -> Splitter -> Monitor Fanout -> Console -> EQ Rack (Mix Inserts) -> EQ -> Console -> Mix Outs -> Amp Racks -> Multiple Monitor Wedges






44. 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






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






46. Hired by the sound company or venue and paid salary; Set-up and maintain FOH system and often mix opening artists; Responsible for set-up - teardown - and maintenance of systems






47. P/A






48. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






49. 1st to use a foldback monitor system at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium in 1961






50. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS