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






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






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






4. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






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






6. 1st recorded published work on acoustics for the purpose of understanding the propagation of sound waves written by Gaspare P. Schotto (1657).






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






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






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






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






11. 1st U.S. President to have speeches publicized via loudspeaker to large crowds






12. Patched into EFFECTS / AUXILIARY SENDS






13. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






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






15. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






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






17. False






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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






25. Mixes for the audience






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






27. Theater loudspeaker system researched and developed by MGM and Lansing Manufacturing; Covered low and high frequencies with a crossover at 500Hz; Won a Technical Achievement Academy Award






28. True






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






30. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






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






32. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






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






35. Converts one type of energy to another






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






37. Debuted with the film Earthquake (1974); Created a physical sensation from four large low-frequency horns located behind the screen






38. P/A






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






40. Patched into INSERT SENDS & RETURNS






41. Random noise that is at equal energy at all frequencies






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






43. Random noise that is at equal energy at all frequencies






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






45. 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






46. Mixes for the audience






47. 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






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






49. 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






50. 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