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Subject : performing-arts
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1. 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






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






3. True






4. EQ -> Limiter -> Crossover






5. True






6. False






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






8. Used for the Pre/Post Channel Fader






9. 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






10. True






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






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. Console; Assignments; VCA; Subgroups; Mutegroups; FX; Setting Up Units; Assigning AUX; Double-Checking of Dynamic Patches; EQ; Mic Placement






14. Used when a production dictates that a console would exceed the number of channels available in a given frame; Smaller frame that usually






15. 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






16. Put all instruments in the mix and fine tune later






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






18. 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






19. Vacuum tube that improved and amplified weak wireless signals






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






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






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






24. Converts electrical information into acoustic energy






25. FOH






26. (1953) - 1st wireless microphone available to the public developed by Shure






27. False






28. 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






29. 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






30. 15 minutes






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






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






33. 1st actual device in signal flow; Attenuation device






34. This button will route aux sends to group master






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






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






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






38. 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






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






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. Located in Windsor - England; Fleetwood Mac used 1000 watts of pure Hi-Fi power here for the first time






42. False

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






44. Converts one type of energy to another






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






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






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






48. 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






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






50. 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