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Show Production Basics

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






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






3. 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






4. 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






5. 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






6. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 1st portable public P/A system used by Knute Rockne of Notre Dame for coaching the football team from a tower






14. This button will route aux sends to group master






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






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






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






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






19. True






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






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






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






23. Founded by Jim Gamble and Jim Chase in Hermosa Beach - CA in 1972; Clients included Grand Funk Railroad & Boston






24. 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






25. 1st stage of protection; Prevents damage to sound system by limiting and/or compressing overall ouput






26. False






27. 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






28. 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






29. Improves clarity by deflecting midrange audio into the sound space and minimizing distortion producing collisions






30. True






31. 1 kHz - 20 kHz






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






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






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






35. 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






36. Typically cover a small area; Many wedges placed strategically around the stage are used so artist can move around and continue to hear performance






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






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






39. 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






40. FOH sound engineers for Woodstock; Used JBL/Altec cabinets - Crown/Macintosh amplifiers - and custom Hanley consoles






41. Used to mount speakers for 'flying sound'; Contains a basket - shackle - stinger - chain hook - chain - motor - motor hook - spansets and truss






42. Real Time Analyzer; Wired at the CUE OUTS






43. 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






44. 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






45. 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






46. Introduced the trapezoidal arrayable loudspeaker cabinet in 1980






47. Best to keep drive and effects racks separate to avoid confusion






48. Converts one type of energy to another






49. Low frequency sound absorber used to reduce the effects of standing waves in a room






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